
From the Organizer
Established in 2011, our 5K promotes Pride, Character & Tradition which are the values the Live Oak Community builds upon. Saturday morning, August 15, 2026 at 6:45 AM, we'll start with a small opening ceremony followed by a ONE MILE FUN RUN on our track. Immediately following the Fun Run, 5K will begin. The route will again going around our campus, through local neighborhoods and back to finish on the track. Post race refreshments will be ready for our finishers with prizes awarded accordingly.
Strollers are welcome but please, NO FUR BABIES. Walkers and those participants pushing strollers are asked to start in the back of the pack.
Sponsorships are available with proceeds benefiting Live Oak High School Cross Country Teams.
Events
Weather
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
92°
Typical Low
74°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Baton Rouge Ryan Ap, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
6,385
as of 2023
City Elevation
33 ft
Nearest Airport
BTR
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · 49 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
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Days to train
Coming Up
Varsity Sports Marathon or Mini Marathon Retro Relay
15 miles away
Dog Days of Summer 5k & 1-Mile Run
8 miles away
The Annual Run The Bluff 5K
15 miles away
Patriot Day Color Run/Walk
13 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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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.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most 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)
Live Oak High School 5K
Aug 15, 2026