DASHER DANCER PRANCER 5K
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Distance
- 5K RUN · 5K VIRTUAL
From the Organizer
DASH, DANCE or PRANCE your way through our 5th Annual 5K.
Acadiana Fitness is excited to announce that we will be hosting our 5th Annual "Dasher Dancer Prancer 5K" on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Warm-Up will begin at 7:45, race will start at 8:00am.
**TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT, YOU MUST REGISTER ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 17, 2025**
**DEADLINE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION IS TUESDAY DECEMBER 1 @ 10:00 PM**
!!!!Registration will re-open ON SITE, on race day, from 6:30 to 7:40 AM. ($45.00 registration fee)
The run will be in conjunction with Carencro Country Christmas. After the race, stop in and partake in the Carencro Community Center's Christmas Activities.
This will be a fun family event for all. (COSTUMES ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED)
The run will begin at the Carencro Community Center. You are welcome to park there or next door at the Carencro Library.
**MEDALS will be awarded to overall MALE and FEMALE, and to 1st and 2nd place in each age category**
AGE GROUPS
1-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50 AND UP
🎗️Miles for Hope 🎗️
Do you want to run for a reason? Do you want to run to help save lives of children battling catastrophic diseases? Sign up and complete any race distance for Dasher Dancer Prancer, Jungle Gardens, and Zydeco Marathon to receive the exclusive Miles for Hope medal to be given on March 8, 2026, at Zydeco Marathon in Lafayette La. All of these races benefit St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Your participation is vital to ensure that families do not ever pay for treatment, housing, or food while their child is being cared for.
❗️Jungle Gardens has limited registrations available before it sells out. So please take advantage of this opportunity to register for these 3 events to directly help save lives of children locally and all across the world. Every child deserves a chance to live their best life.
https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/AveryIsland/JungleGardens5K
https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/Lafayette/ZydecoMarathon
**If you are unable to attend, please feel free to run virtually and upload your pics to our Facebook Page, Acadiana Fitness.
*THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS ISSUED*
100% OF ALL PROFITS FROM THIS RUN WILL BE DONATED TO ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL~LET'S HELP FIND A CURE
Any questions, please contact Acadiana Fitness at Acadianafitness1@gmail.com or 337-565-2253.
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
67°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Grand Coteau, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Carencro, LA
Population
10,882
as of 2023
Elevation
47 ft
Nearest Airport
LFT
Lafayette Regional Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · 109 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at DASHER DANCER PRANCER 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
180
Days to train
- Race
- DASHER DANCER PRANCER 5K
- Date
- December 5, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the DASHER DANCER PRANCER 5K?
- DASHER DANCER PRANCER 5K is a running race held in Carencro, Louisiana on December 5, 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 DASHER DANCER PRANCER 5K?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 in Carencro, Louisiana at Carencro Community Center, Carencro, LA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the DASHER DANCER PRANCER 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
DASHER DANCER PRANCER 5K
Dec 5, 2026