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Sunday, November 22nd, 2026
626 Front Street, Natchitoches LA
5K · 1 Mile
48–67°F · low rain risk
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2025
59–75°F
dry
2024
43–61°F
dry
2023
43–55°F
dry
2022
42–59°F
dry
2021
48–65°F
dry
2020
55–74°F
dry
2019
52–71°F
rain
2018
40–59°F
dry
2017
46–60°F
dry
2016
51–75°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
This night-time race will be entirely lit with the famous Natchitoches Christmas lights! Route starts in front of the riverbank stage, runs south past Santa Clause Lane, turns west on Amulet, north on 2nd Street, and east on Lafayette which will run back down to the riverbank. 1 of these laps will be the Fun Run. 3 laps will complete the 5k.
Date and Location
Date: Sunday, November 22, 2026
Location: 626 Front Street, Natchitoches, LA
Race Day Schedule
- 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Registration & Packet Pick Up
- 5:30 PM: Warm Up and Welcome
- 5:45 PM: Fun Run Begins
- 6:00 PM: 5k Begins
- 6:30 PM: Cool Down
- 6:45 PM: Awards Ceremony
More Information
For additional details, visit the official race page: Light the Way 5K.
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