27TH Annual
27th Annual Marcus Jones/100 Black Men of St. Mary Parish 5k Run
27th Annual Marcus Jones/100 Black Men of St. Mary Parish 5k Run is a running race on August 29, 2026 in Morgan City, LA, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- August 29, 2026 (32 days to go)
- Location
- Lawrence Park, Morgan City, LA
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The race winds itself through historic Morgan City, much of which has been seen recently worldwide on the Travel Channel's Ghost of Morgan City series.
The race's namesake is Marcus Jones, 80, an avid runner who continues the sport daily. For more information on the race or organization please call Travis Darnell (985) 992-0840 or Kreig Triggs (985) 519-1683
All participants will receive a bib and all race finishers will receive a commemorative race medal. T-shirts will be guaranteed to the first 100 participants who register.
Awards: Overall male and female. Top 3 males and top 3 females in each age group.
The race will start in Lawrence Park in Morgan City, Louisiana.
A 1-mile fun run for kids aged 4 to 10 will take place before the 5k event begins.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
90°
Typical Low
76°
Chance of Rain
45%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Morgan City, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Morgan City, LA
Nearest Airport
LFT
Lafayette Regional Airport · 56 mi
Major Hub
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · 63 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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32
Days to train
- Race
- 27th Annual Marcus Jones/100 Black Men of St. Mary Parish 5k Run
- Date
- August 29, 2026
- Location
- Lawrence Park, Morgan City, LA
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27th Annual Marcus Jones/100 Black Men of St. Mary Parish 5k Run
Aug 29, 2026