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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
5011 Jackson Street, Alexandria LA
5K · 1 Mile
47–66°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
49–65°F
dry
2024
49–65°F
dry
2023
43–63°F
dry
2022
55–68°F
rain
2021
42–55°F
dry
2020
49–71°F
rain
2019
62–74°F
rain
2018
38–51°F
dry
2017
47–67°F
dry
2016
49–63°F
dry
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About this race
Event Schedule:
Online Registration will stay open until the race starts, or you can still register in person at packet pickup or the morning of the race!
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
12:00pm - 5:00pm - Packet Pickup - Calvary Baptist Church
Thursday, November 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving Day)
7:00am - 7:45am - Packet Pickup - Start Line
8:00am - 1 Mile Race Start
8:30am - 5K Race Start
Awards Ceremony - Immediately following the 5K Race
Awards given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Overall Male and Female, and for individual Age Groups in both the 5k and 1 Mile Races.
(5k Age Groups: 10 & under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over)
(1 Mile Age Groups: 5 & under, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-17, 18 & over)
Registrations received on or before 11:59pm on Sunday, November 15, 2025, will receive a shirt in their preferred size at packet pickup. Late and Race day registrants may receive a shirt as long as any extras in their preferred size are available, but there are no guarantees - so sign up early! Refreshments will be provided to all participants at the finish.
Course map
Train with a club
Run clubs near Alexandria to train with before race day.
Ouachita Valley Road Runners Club, Inc.
Monroe, LASuggested Races
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