Holy Ghost Creole Festival 5K & 1 Mile
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
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Opelousas, LA
747 N. Union St.
56–74°F, cloudy
10% chance of rain, wind up to 10 mph
Typically 55–73°F · some rain risk
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About this race
Holy Ghost Catholic Church
Creole Festival Wake-Up Feature
Saturday, November 7, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.
Brief Description:
Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas, LA has been baking up homemade sweet potato pies and frying cracklin for 30 years at our annual Creole Festival. Several years ago now we decided to get in a quick run/walk before eating delicious foods the rest of the weekend. Come out and join us in celebrating our great heritage filled with Run, Food, Music, Family and Fun.
Entry Fees:
Individuals: $30 Registration for 5K Run or Walk
$25 Registration for 1 Mile Fun Run or Walk
$20 Registration for Ages 1-18 for the 5K or 1 Mile
We are offering a Virtual Option for the 5K and 1 Mile again this year. You will be able to run or walk your distance on your own and turn in your results online here.
$25 Registration for the Virtual 1 Mile Run/Walk
$30 Registration for the Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Race Day Registration 6:30 a.m. -7:30 a.m. $30 Race Day Registration for 5K Run or Walk $25 Race Day Registration for 1 Mile Fun Run or Walk Refunds & Race Delays: There are no refunds. The race will take place rain or shine, BUT the race director reserves the right to modify the course or change the start time of the race for the safety of the participants. Packet Pick-Up & Race Day Registration: All packets will be picked up on race day between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Directions to Race Site: From Lafayette: I-49 N to exit 19B 190W Opelousas. Go through the 1st two red lights on 190W. Take a right at the 3rd red light (Union St.). Head North on Union, crossing the railroad track. Holy Ghost Catholic Church will be on the right-hand side about ½ a block after crossing the railroad track. Please park along Union Street or in the parking lot (old Courville Toyota building) across from the church. The 5K Run/Walk: The run will start and finish on the Holy Ghost festival grounds. Contact Information: For additional information, please contact Tamiko Chatman at the church parish office (337) 942-2732 or Toni Effingger at [email protected] Registration forms available online here: More Information available online at: http://www.hgcatholic.org Mail Paper Registration Forms to: Holy Ghost Catholic Church 747 N. Union St., Opelousas, LA 70570, Attn: Race Director. Make Checks Payable to: Holy Ghost Catholic Church.
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