HopeFest 5K

HopeFest 5K

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
• Time: 9 AM
• Location: Youngsville Sports Complex Slemco Amphitheatre
• Address: 801 Savoy Rd, Youngsville, LA 70592

Race Purpose

• Beneficiary: Special needs children through the STM Options Program.
• Activity: 1 mile loop available for walkers, children, and strollers.
• Participation: Everyone is encouraged to join the festivities and support a good cause.
• Proceeds: All proceeds support special needs kids.

Team Registration

• New Feature: Teams for Schools and businesses are now welcomed!
• Team Creation: Create your Run/Walk Team, School Team, or Business Team.
• Refund: The first 4 team members receive a $5 refund when the 5th member registers.
• Team Pricing: Additional members pay only $25 for registration.

Registration Information

• Pre-registration Cost: $30
• Race Day Rate: $35
• Pre-registration Deadline: March 19, 2026, at 7:00 PM
• T-shirt Guarantee: Register by 3/11/26 to guarantee a race t-shirt.

Post-Race Festivities

• Event: Stay for the all-day Hopefest music festival.
• Food: Enjoy boiled crawfish, jambalaya, BBQ, and more.
• Activities: Fun jumps, face painting, and kids games available.
• Parking: Available at the Sports Complex.

Packet Pickup

• STM Students, Family, & Employees: Pickup at STM High School on March 20th.
• General Public: Packet pickup from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM at STM High School.
• Race Morning: Pickup available starting at 7:30 AM at the Youngsville Sports Complex.
• Location: Enter through the front doors and proceed to the packet pickup area.

Awards

• 5K Awards: Certificates for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in all age groups.
• Cash Prizes: Awarded to overall male and female winners.
• Age Groups: 9 & Under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Over.
• Timing: Professionally chip-timed by Pelican Timing.

Charitable Donations

• Support: Donations available at the race to help special needs kids.
• Cause: All contributions support the STM Options Program.

For More Information

• Website: HopeFest 5K Registration