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Saturday, October 31st, 2026
Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville LA
1 Mile · 5K
59–75°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
46–66°F
dry
2024
69–81°F
rain
2023
49–59°F
dry
2022
59–73°F
dry
2021
51–70°F
dry
2020
49–68°F
dry
2019
44–71°F
rain
2018
71–79°F
dry
2017
54–72°F
dry
2016
64–83°F
dry
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About this race
Gather your friends and family and join us for a spooky day of fun at our Third Annual Pelican Energy Run for Hope, benefitting the Children's Advocacy Center: Hope House. Hope House is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to ending the cycle of child abuse in our community by providing a path to recovery, a bridge to justice for victims of abuse, and education for the community.
Take part in the 5K and/or 1-Mile Fun Run through scenic Fontainebleau State Park. Plenty of Halloween inspired activities for adults & kids, with more details to follow! 5K Registrants will receive a custom finisher's medallion, race t-shirt, refreshments, and race day swag.
**Post Race Beer Included Thanks to Chafunkta Brewing Company!
**Post Race Lunch Provided by John H Carter!
Check-In on race day will begin at 7:30am!
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