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HopeFest 5K

HopeFest 5K is a running race on March 13, 2027 in Youngsville, LA, with an entry fee of $30.

Date
March 13, 2027 (121 days to go)
Price
$30
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

HopeFest 5K
 
Saturday, March 13, 2027 at 9 AM
'Youngsville Sports Complex Slemco Amphitheatre'
801 Savoy Rd.
Youngsville, LA 70592
 
Hopefest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run is a charity race benefitting special needs children through the STM Options Program. We are excited that we will be having the race at the Youngsville Sports Complex Slemco Amphitheatre again this year!
We will have a 1 mile loop for walkers, children, and strollers. All proceeds go to support special needs kids through the STM Options Program.   Not a runner, then come out and stroll for a good cause and enjoy all the festivities.
 
Teams - We will have teams for Schools and businesses!
Create a Run/Walk Team, or a School Team, or a Business Team and invite your family and friends to join your team.  Once the 5th member registers, the first 4 members will receive a $5 refund on their registration.  Then everyone after that that joins the team will only pay $25 for their registration.  The team with the largest number of members will win a prize.
 
Pre-registration cost is $30 and the walk up rate on race day is $35.
Pre-registration ends on March 13th, 2027 at 9:00am. 
 
Race t-shirts are guaranteed if registered by 3/04/27.  After that date it will be "first come first serve" of what is left after the race on race day.
 
Stick around after the race for the all-day Hopefest music festival right there. Boiled crawfish, jambalaya, BBQ, fun jumps, face-painting, kids games, and much more.
 
Parking available at the Sports Complex. 
 
Packet Pickup:
 
Packet Pickup will be held at the front of STM High School located at 450 E. Farrel Rd, Lafayette, LA on Friday, March 12th from 3:30 pm till 5:30 pm. 
 
We will have packet pickup on race morning at at the Youngsville Sports Complex Amphitheatre starting at 8:00 am.
 
Awards:
For the 5K:  Award certificates will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in all age groups. Cash prizes will be given to the overall winner in the male and female category. 
 
Age Groups: 
9 & Under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Over
 
The race is professionally chipped timed by Pelican Timing.
 
*Charitable donations, to support the cause for special needs kids, will be available at the race.
 
 

Events

Participant With A Special Need or Disability
I Mile Fun Run/Walk$30
1 Mile Teams Division$30
5K Run/Walk$30
5K Teams Division$30

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

72°

Typical Low

53°

Chance of Rain

29%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Lafayette Rgnl Ap, 7 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:20 AMSunset 6:15 PMDaylight 11h 55m

About Youngsville, LA

Population

16,664

as of 2023

City Elevation

26 ft

Nearest Airport

LFT

Lafayette Regional Airport · 8 mi

Major Hub

MSY

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · 105 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

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121

Days to train

Race
HopeFest 5K
Date
March 13, 2027

Get Ready for Race Day

Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.

The training calendar in the Endurance Grid app: the week plan and every day colored by sport
A Race Story in the Endurance Grid app: the finish photo and everyone who finished

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HopeFest 5K?
HopeFest 5K is a running race held in Youngsville, Louisiana on March 13, 2027. 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 HopeFest 5K?
Saturday, March 13, 2027 in Youngsville, Louisiana at Youngsville Sports Complex Slemco Amphitheatre. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the HopeFest 5K?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

HopeFest 5K

Mar 13, 2027

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