Kiwanis 5K Color Run and Pancake Festival

Event Overview

On Saturday September 5th, 2026, the Kiwanis Club of Natchitoches is hosting its annual 5k Color Run and Pancake Festival, benefiting the club's service project funds. The event will start at the Northwestern State University's Collins Family Pavilion (between Turpin Stadium and Prather Coliseum).

T-Shirt Information

T-SHIRT DEADLINE: August 22nd!

Race Events

• 1-Mile Fun Run: Begins at 7:45am with the overall top 3 receiving a placement medal.
• 5K Color Run: Starts at 8:00am with volunteers throwing color along the route. Overall top 3 race winners will receive a placement medal.
• Age Group Medals: Awards for top 3 in age groups: 13 & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & plus.

Pancake Breakfast

A full pancake breakfast will be available from 7am - 11am. The pancakes will be free to all guests. Yes, we said FREE PANCAKES! The breakfast itself will include delicious pancakes, sausage and your choice of beverage (Milk, Coffee, Apple Juice or Orange Juice).

Kids Zone

A free Kids Zone will be setup with face painting and bounce houses.

Fundraising Purpose

This event is the primary fundraiser for the Kiwanis Club of Natchitoches, supporting its service budget. Project examples include:

• Terrific Kids program
• K-Kids Clubs at area elementary schools
• Builders Clubs at area middle schools
• Literacy projects and more.

Event Location

The event will take place at 210 South Jefferson Street, Natchitoches, LA.

Registration

For more information and to register, please visit the Kiwanis Color Run and Pancake Festival website.