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DASHER DANCER PRANCER 5K

Date
December 5, 2026
Distance
5K RUN · 5K VIRTUAL

From the Organizer

DASH, DANCE or PRANCE your way through our 5th Annual 5K.  

Acadiana Fitness is excited to announce that we will be hosting our 5th Annual "Dasher Dancer Prancer 5K" on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Warm-Up will begin at 7:45, race will start at 8:00am.  

**TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT, YOU MUST REGISTER ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 17, 2025**

**DEADLINE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION IS TUESDAY DECEMBER 1 @ 10:00 PM** 

!!!!Registration will re-open ON SITE, on race day,  from 6:30 to 7:40 AM.  ($45.00 registration fee)

The run will be in conjunction with Carencro Country Christmas.  After the race, stop in and partake in the Carencro Community Center's Christmas Activities.

This will be a fun family event for all. (COSTUMES ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED)

The run will begin at the Carencro Community Center.  You are welcome to park there or next door at the Carencro Library.

**MEDALS will be awarded to overall MALE and FEMALE, and to 1st and 2nd place in each age category**

AGE GROUPS

1-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50 AND UP

                                                                                    🎗️Miles for Hope 🎗️

Do you want to run for a reason? Do you want to run to help save lives of children battling catastrophic diseases? Sign up and complete any race distance for Dasher Dancer Prancer, Jungle Gardens, and Zydeco Marathon to receive the exclusive Miles for Hope medal to be given on March 8, 2026, at Zydeco Marathon in Lafayette La.  All of these races benefit St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Your participation is vital to ensure that families do not ever pay for treatment, housing, or food while their child is being cared for.

❗️Jungle Gardens has limited registrations available before it sells out. So please take advantage of this opportunity to register for these 3 events to directly help save lives of children locally and all across the world. Every child deserves a chance to live their best life. 

https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/AveryIsland/JungleGardens5K

https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/Lafayette/ZydecoMarathon

**If you are unable to attend, please feel free to run virtually and upload your pics to our Facebook Page, Acadiana Fitness.

*THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS ISSUED*

100% OF ALL PROFITS FROM THIS RUN WILL BE DONATED TO ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL~LET'S HELP FIND A CURE

Any questions, please contact Acadiana Fitness at Acadianafitness1@gmail.com or 337-565-2253.

 

Distances & Pricing

5K RUN8 AMRegister →
5K VIRTUAL8 AMRegister →

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the DASHER DANCER PRANCER 5K?
DASHER DANCER PRANCER 5K is a running event held in Carencro, LA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
When and where is the DASHER DANCER PRANCER 5K?
Saturday, December 5, 2026 in Carencro, LA at Carencro Community Center, Carencro, LA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the DASHER DANCER PRANCER 5K?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

DASHER DANCER PRANCER 5K

Dec 5, 2026

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