Slidell Food & Fun Fest Races

Event Overview

Come and join us the morning of Saturday, October 24, 2026, for Slidell's oldest 5K and 1 mile races. Held as part of the Slidell Food & Fun Fest weekend at St. Margaret Mary Church, this annual event is open to participants of all ages. This year’s theme is “Oktoberfest”.

Timing and Participation

• Chip Timing: All registered participants will be chip timed.
• Event Options: Runners and walkers are welcome for our 1 mile event.
• 5K Registration: To avoid lengthy road closures, only those participants likely to complete a 5K in 50 minutes or less should register for the 5K event.
• Single Registration: The 5K and 1 mile events are run during the same time frame: a participant may not register for both events.

Children's Participation

• Ages 4 and Under: Children 4 and under need not register, but they may.
• Unregistered Status: Unregistered children will not receive a race bib, are not entitled to any race awards or giveaways, and will not be chip timed.
• Ages 5 and Over: Persons 5 and over who are not registered are not considered race participants.
• Course Restrictions: Unregistered individuals will not be allowed on the courses during the races.

Additional Information

For more details and registration, visit our event page: Slidell Food & Fun Fest Races.