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Saturday, December 5th, 2026
Cousin St, Slidell LA
5K
49–65°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
48–55°F
dry
2024
48–63°F
rain
2023
46–63°F
dry
2022
61–73°F
dry
2021
61–75°F
dry
2020
39–59°F
dry
2019
42–66°F
dry
2018
37–54°F
dry
2017
55–77°F
rain
2016
58–66°F
rain
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About this race
No Wrong Turns!
Let's hit the streets of Olde Towne on Saturday, December 5, 2026 for the FOURTH ANNUAL Rockin' Around Olde Towne 5k!
Stick around after the race for awesome food, drinks, music and more provided by our neighborhood sponsors.
Register today to secure your spot and reserve your t-shirt!
Participants will receive a custom race T-shirt if registered before NOV 23rd, and all registered finishers will receive a custom Finisher medal.
Event Schedule
6:30AM - 7:30AM: Packet Pickup
(Race Day Registration will ONLY be available if the race isn't sold out)
7:50AM: Announcements & National Anthem
8:00AM: 5K Run Start
9:00AM: Awards Ceremony
Entry Fees
$30.00. Online registration closes on Friday, Dec 4th at midnight OR when the race reaches 500 participants. Race Day Registration payable via Credit / Debit Card.
Awards
Top Male/Female - <18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ will receive plaques.
“Biggest Group” - Team with most registered participants will receive prizes.
Race Day Location / Parking Info
There will be plenty of street parking available around Olde Towne. The area around Griffith Park and the Slidell Auditorium are centrally located to the start line, and will have street parking available.
Remember to LOCK your vehicle. Please do not block any service, retail or residential access.
Packet Pickup
There will be Packet Pickup opportunities the week of the race. T-Shirts and Race Packets will NOT be available after event has ended.
Friday December 4, 2:30pm–6pm
2260 Carey St STE4, Slidell, LA 70458
If you are unable to make it to either Packet Pickup location please pickup your bib on race morning. Race Registration and pickup will open at 6:30AM.
Weather & Refund Policy
THE RACE WILL GO ON RAIN OR SHINE - WE WILL ONLY CANCEL OR DELAY IF THERE ARE EXTREME CONDITIONS THAT INCLUDE LIGHTNING. WE WILL KEEP PARTICIPANTS UP TO DATE ON CHANGING CONDITIONS VIA EMAIL AND THROUGH THE FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE.
Refunds will not be offered for this event!
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