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College of Applied & Natural Sciences: A Run for Research

College of Applied & Natural Sciences: A Run for Research is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Ruston, LA, featuring the 5K distance, with an entry fee of $25.

Date
October 24, 2026 (116 days to go)
Distance
5K
Price
$25
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

Louisiana Tech Homecoming 5K Run: Empowering Student Research and Learning

Join us for an exciting 5K run during Louisiana Tech's homecoming weekend and help support groundbreaking research and transformative educational experiences for students in the College of Applied and Natural Sciences! Your participation helps to support innovative student research initiatives, contribute to service-learning programs and celebrate what it means to have a Louisiana Tech educational experience.

Whether you're a seasoned runner, walking in support of student success, or just want a t-shirt, your participation matters. Together, we can empower the next generation of scientists, researchers, and innovators.

Race Day Schedule

7:00AM- Packet pickup and race day registration opens
7:45 AM- Packet pickup and race day registration closes
8:00 AM- 5K Run/Walk begin with awards to follow 
Stick around after the run to visit with our student organizations and learn more about our academic programs, research, and community projects.

Awards

Age group awards for the 5k: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be awarded for overall male and female and age groups for males and females as follows: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49,50-59, 60-69, 70+. 

Race Sponsorship

We are seeking sponsors who believe, as we do, that education is most powerful when it connects knowledge to real-world impact. Through five academic units, 12 undergraduate programs, seven graduate programs, and countless interdisciplinary collaborations across campus, the region, and the nation, CANS empowers students and faculty to tackle today’s enduring and emerging local and global challenges. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor contact Penny Humphries.

 

Events

5K Run/Walk$25

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

75°

Typical Low

50°

Chance of Rain

27%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Ruston La Tech, 3 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:21 AMSunset 6:27 PMDaylight 11h 6m

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.

Race Location

Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at College of Applied & Natural Sciences: A Run for Research, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

116

Days to train

Race
College of Applied & Natural Sciences: A Run for Research
Date
October 24, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an 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 College of Applied & Natural Sciences: A Run for Research?+
College of Applied & Natural Sciences: A Run for Research is a running race held in Ruston, Louisiana on October 24, 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 College of Applied & Natural Sciences: A Run for Research?+
Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Ruston, Louisiana at Joe Aillet Stadium. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the College of Applied & Natural Sciences: A Run for Research?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

College of Applied & Natural Sciences: A Run for Research

Oct 24, 2026

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