ICCS Fest and Panther Run

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1536 Ryan Street, Lake Charles LA

Sunday, March 1st, 2026

ICCS Panther Run: postponed to March 1, 2026

ICCS PTO will be holding its annual Panther Run/Walk 10k, 5K, and 1-Mile Color Run on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The races and color run will wind through the streets of the beautiful Margaret Place District and along Shell Beach Dr. Please join us and support ICCS whether you run, walk or cheer! Proceeds from this event go to benefit the faculty, staff, and children of ICCS.

Brief Route Description:

10K: Start at Wilson St. and head north on Wilson toward Shell Beach Drive. Take a left on Shell Beach Drive. Take a left on Marine St at the port. Take a left on to Sallier St. Turn around at the 3.1-mile marker. Water station will be provided at 5K turn around point and 10K turn around point.
5K: Start at Wilson St. and head north on Wilson toward Shell Beach Drive. Take a left on Shell Beach Drive. This is an out and back route. Water station will be provided at 1.56 mile turn around point.
1-Mile Color Run: Start at Wilson St. and head North on Wilson towards Shell Beach Drive. Take a right on Pithon St. Take a left on Park Ave. Take a left on Griffith St. Take a left on Wilson St. Take a right on Grove St. Take a right on Harrison St. Take a Right on Wilson St. Finish at the starting line.

Registration:

10K: $60 per person through Sunday, March 1 at 6:30 am: $65 race day registration. Registration price includes long sleeve performance t-shirt and festival wristband.
5K: $40 per person through Sunday, March 1 at 6:30 am: $45 race day registration. Registration price includes long sleeve performance t-shirt and festival wristband.
1-Mile/ Color Run: $30 per person through Sunday, March 1 at 8:30 am: $35 race day registration. Registration price includes long sleeve performance t-shirt and festival wristband.

Packet Pick-Up:

Identification: Registered participants need photo identification. Proxy pickup is allowed for immediate family members.
Dates/Times: Friday, February 27, 2026, 2 pm-6 pm: Saturday, February 28, 2026, 12 pm-3 pm: Sunday, March 1, 2026, 6:30 am-6:45 am.
Location: Pickup on Friday & Saturday is at ICCS Main Lobby. Sunday pickup is at ICCS Cafeteria Entrance.

Race Day Schedule:

6:30 AM: On-site registration for 5k & 10k and packet pick-up.
7:00 AM: Start for the 5k & 10k/ on-site registration closes.
8:30 AM: Arrival of guests for Mass.
10:30 AM: Mass ends/ Fest begins.

Bib Assignments:

Issued Bib: Each runner will be issued a bib number at Packet Pick-Up, which must be worn during the race.
Position: Race bibs are to be worn on the front of the abdominal area throughout the race.
No Bib: Runners without bib numbers will not receive a time/score.
Emergency Info: Please fill out the Emergency Medical Information on the bib number.

Age Group Categories & Awards:

Awards will be issued for the 10K & 5K:

Overall Winners: $50 gift certificate to House of Sole for overall male and female.
Age Groups: 1st-3rd place male and female runners in categories: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and older.

Shirts:

Long sleeve performance t-shirts are provided to registered participants of the 10K, 5K & 1-Miler. Shirts and specific sizes are guaranteed if you register by Sunday, January 11, 2026, by midnight.

Weather:

If there is lightning, the race will either be delayed, altered, or canceled. Fog may also cause delays. Notifications will be sent to registered participants via email and posted on ICCS Facebook page if cancellations occur.

Parking:

Parking is available at Lock Park and ICCS Parking lot on Ryan Street. Carpooling is recommended and be courteous towards neighbors.

Emergency Action Plans:

Safety Measures: Marshall's Office Officers and volunteers will monitor the route.
Precautions: Runners should not wear earbuds and should obey road rules and officers.