
DASHER DANCER PRANCER 5K is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Carencro, LA, with an entry fee of $35.
DASH, DANCE or PRANCE your way through our 6th Annual 5K.
Acadiana Fitness is excited to announce that we will be hosting our 6th Annual "Dasher Dancer Prancer 5K" on Saturday, December 5, 2026. 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)
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
**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.
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.
Population
10,882
as of 2023
City 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.
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DASHER DANCER PRANCER 5K
Dec 5, 2026