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Squeeze the Day 5k

Date
September 12, 2026
Distance
Squeeze the Day 5k · Squeeze the Day 1 Mile Fun Run · Squeeze The Day T-shirt

From the Organizer

Join us in making a lasting impact by participating in Squeeze the Day 5K, a fun-filled event benefiting the Methodist Children's Home of Southwest Louisiana! Your support will help provide essential care, education, and love to children in need. At the Methodist Children's Home, we provide comprehensive, intensive residential services to children ages 12-17 with emotional and behavioral needs. Just as we turn lemons into lemonade, we believe that faith and community can transform challenges into hope and healing.

Every day, we see children bravely embrace opportunities as we guide them towards a brighter future filled with God's love. Your partnership helps Louisiana's children Squeeze the Day! Lace-up your running shoes, and join us in the running toward a brighter future.

Route Description:

The course is flat. Route begins and ends at Sam Houston Jones State Park, running throughout the scenic park grounds. 

Distances & Pricing

Squeeze the Day 5k8 AMRegister →
Squeeze the Day 1 Mile Fun Run8 AMRegister →
Squeeze The Day T-shirt8 AMRegister →

Race Location

About This Sport

From Endurance Grid's Founder

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Squeeze the Day 5k?
Squeeze the Day 5k is a running event held in Lake Charles, LA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
When and where is the Squeeze the Day 5k?
Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Lake Charles, LA at 107 Sutherland Road, Lake Charles, LA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Squeeze the Day 5k?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

Squeeze the Day 5k

Sep 12, 2026

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