Kiwanis 5K Color Run and Pancake Festival

🎉 Event Overview

On Saturday, September 20th, 2025, 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 Northwestern State University’s Collins Family Pavilion (between Turpin Stadium and Prather Coliseum).

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

• Start Time: 8 am, 1-mile fun run begins with the overall top 3 getting a placement medal.
• 5K Kickoff: 8:45 am, the 5K Color Run kicks off with volunteers throwing color at participants.
• Awards: Overall top 3 race winners will receive a placement medal, along with age group awards for 12 & under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, and 70+.

🥞 Pancake Breakfast

• Breakfast Hours: A full pancake breakfast will be available from 7 am to 11 am.
• Cost: The pancakes will be FREE to all guests. Yep, we said FREE PANCAKES!
• Menu: The breakfast 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.

🎯 Fundraiser Purpose

This event is the primary fundraiser for the Kiwanis Club of Natchitoches, supporting its service budget. Project examples are Terrific Kids program, K-Kids clubs at area elementary schools, Builders Clubs at area middle schools, dry cleaning for school uniforms and coat donation drives, literacy projects, and more.

🔗 Registration Link

For more information and to register, visit: Kiwanis 5K Color Run and Pancake Festival.