Breacher 5k
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Distance
- 5k · Fun Run · Sleep In Supporter
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, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ruston, LA
Population
22,224
as of 2023
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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Breacher 5k?
- Breacher 5k is a running race held in Ruston, Louisiana on September 19, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Breacher 5k?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Ruston, Louisiana at 395 North Monroe Street, Ruston, LA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Breacher 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Breacher 5k
Sep 19, 2026