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Saturday, May 1st, 2027
7850 West Main Street, Houma LA
5K
65–82°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
59–75°F
rain
2025
71–82°F
dry
2024
66–84°F
dry
2023
63–82°F
dry
2022
68–84°F
rain
2021
69–82°F
dry
2020
59–80°F
dry
2019
72–83°F
dry
2018
63–82°F
dry
2017
59–81°F
dry
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About this race
Kessel Run 5K
Race Date & Time: Saturday, May 1, 2027 – 7:30 PM
Downtown Houma, Louisiana
May the 4th – Louisiana brings Star Wars fandom and Cajun flair together to support local high school band programs. Now celebrating our 7th year, the festival returns with a full day of music, food, costumes, and community fun—including headliner Shorts in December!
Light Up the Galaxy!
Join us for the Kessel Run 5K as we take on the night with a glow-filled race through Downtown Houma. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or enjoying the course with friends, runners and walkers of all skill levels are welcome. Costumes encouraged!
Every registration supports our mission of helping local high school band students through grants and resources.
Registration & Race Shirts
Early bird registration: December 1, 2026–February 2, 2027 — $30
Regular registration: Beginning February 3, 2027 — $35
Register by April 15, 2027, to guarantee your race T-shirt.
Come early and enjoy the festival’s Roux Wars cook-off, Wookiee Calling Contest, costume competitions, local vendors, and live music featuring Shorts in December.
Run for the bands, stay for the fun, and may the Force—and the flavor—be with you!
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