Breacher 5k
Breacher 5k is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Ruston, LA, with entry fees from $15 to $30.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (58 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Kids 1 mile Run @ 8:00 a.m.
5k @ 8:30
Race Description: The Kids 1 mile Run and 5k run will start at the corner of South Monroe Street and West Georgia Avenue. It will be out and back route down South Monroe Street through the Greenway Trail and back.
Entry Fee: 5k Registration - $30 through Thursday, August 20th (includes T-shirt)
5k Late Registration -$35 (with no T-shirt) August 21st – Race Day.
Sleep in Supporter – If you cannot be there, but would like to show support, pricing is the same as 5k registration. (with no t-shirt or medal)
1 Mile Kids Fun Run: $15 registration until race day. All kids that participate in the fun run will receive a medal, but no T-shirt.
Race day registration starts at 7:00 a.m. at 395 North Monroe Street
Race Packet Pick-up:
· Thursday, September 17th, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Ruston Police Department (501 N Trenton Street)
· Friday, September 18th, 12 p.m. -6 p.m. at Ruston Police Department
· Race Day starts at 6:30 a.m. at the race site
Awards 5k: Awards will be presented to the first overall male and female.
Also the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups: 12 & Under, 13 -19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
1-mile Kids Fun Run: All kids that complete the fun run will receive a medal
If your child would like to race the 5k, please sign them up for the 5k and not the fun run.
Fun Run Runners do not qualify for age group awards.
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
87°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ruston La Tech, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ruston, LA
Population
22,224
as of 2023
City Elevation
236 ft
Nearest Airport
MLU
Monroe Regional Airport · 36 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Breacher 5k
Sep 19, 2026