Wellness On The Water

Presented by Lake Charles Event Center

Event Overview

• More than just a 5K: Kick off your morning with a scenic race along the Lake Charles Lakefront, from the Event Center to North Beach and back, finishing inside the Sudduth Coliseum.
• Post-Run Celebration: Participants will be welcomed into an exciting celebration featuring a live DJ, local vendors, giveaways, lifting competitions, high-energy movement classes, and everything health and fitness in between!

Date and Time

• Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
• Race Start: 8:00 AM

Location

• Venue: Lake Charles Event Center Amphitheatre
• Address: 900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70601

Registration Fees

• Price: $35 — February 9, 2026 through May 1, 2026

Participant Perks

• Race T-shirt: Short-sleeve performance race T-shirt
• Post-Run Access: Access to post-run fitness sessions
• Wellness Expo: Entry into the Wellness Expo
• T-Shirt Guarantee: Shirts are guaranteed to participants who register by Friday, April 1, 2026.

Packet Pickup

• Early Pickup: Thursday, May 7 • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Friday, May 8 • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Location: Lake Charles Event Center Box Office, 900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70601
• Race Day Pickup: Saturday, May 9, 2026, 7:00 AM – 7:30 AM

Important Note

• ID Requirement: Registered participants must present photo identification.
• Proxy Pickup: Allowed for immediate family members (spouse or sibling) with identification.

Race Day Schedule

• 7:00 AM: Packet pickup and race day registration opens
• 7:30 AM: Packet pickup and race day registration closes
• 7:45 AM: Pre-race meeting
• 8:00 AM: Race begins
• 9:30 AM: Awards and Post-Run Celebration (inside Sudduth Coliseum)

Awards

• Details: More information coming soon.

Parking

• Availability: Parking is available at the Lake Charles Event Center.

Weather Policy

• Safety Measures: If lightning is present, the race may be delayed, the route altered or shortened, or the event cancelled.
• Fog Conditions: May result in a delayed start or modified route based on visibility.
• Final Decisions: The Marshal’s Office and Lake Charles Event Center staff will make all final determinations regarding weather safety.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

• No Refunds: All registrations are final. No refunds or transfers are permitted.
• Communication: If dangerous conditions require cancellation, updates will be communicated via email and the Lake Charles Event Center social media channels.

More Information

• Registration: Visit the event page at Wellness On The Water Race.