Love Speaks 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Love Speaks 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Eunice, LA, with entry fees from $25 to $30.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (95 days to go)
- Location
- 331 Park Avenue, Eunice, LA
- Price
- $25–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 8 AM
331 Park Avenue, Eunice, La
Registration Fees:
Registration fee for 5K or 1 Mile (In Person) - Now thru Oct. 7th - $30 Price goes up on Oct. 1st - Oct. 22nd - $35
Registration fee for 5K or 1 Mile (Virtual) - Now thru Oct. 7th - $35 Price goes up on Oct. 1st - Oct. 22nd - $40
Registration for teams for the 5K (In Person) - Now thru October 7th - $25 Price goes up on Oct. 1st - Oct. 22nd - $30
Team Registration and Competition for health clubs, boot camps and crossfit organizations. Get together and create a team with your family and friends for a fun time together.
T-shirt size will be guaranteed to those that are registered by October 7th. After this date it will be a first come, first served basis during registration on race day.
Packet Pickup:
There will be a packet pickup on Friday, Oct. 23rd from 4pm till 6pm at First Baptist Church of Eunice. It will be located in the fellowship hall. Please use the double doors on 4th street.
This year we will also have a 1 Mile or 5K Virtual Run. You will be able to run at your own pace and place anytime from Oct. 25th thru Oct. 31st. You will be able to submit your own results online on the Results page after 8:30 am on Oct. 25th till Oct. 31st at midnight. If you are unable to pickup your packet because you live out of town, we will mail it to you. PLEASE NOTE-- Virtual registrations do not include a tshirt.
Age groups: 15 and under, then male/female every 10 years.
Awards: Overall 1st, 2nd, & 3rd male and female for 5K. 1st place in each age division male and female for 5k.
*1 MILE FUN RUN IS SIMPLY FOR FUN AND SUPPORT. No awards will be given.*
This race begins on Park Avenue, at First Baptist Church, near historic downtown Eunice. Park Avenue was recently re-paved so the course is flat and smooth. It's a beautiful oak-tree lined route with plenty of shade.
We will have fruit and refreshments at the finish line. We are also planning a fun day with bake sale.
All proceeds of Love Speaks 5K benefit mission work.
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
78°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Eunice, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Eunice, LA
City Elevation
50 ft
Nearest Airport
LFT
Lafayette Regional Airport · 32 mi
Major Hub
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · 132 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Race
- Love Speaks 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Location
- 331 Park Avenue, Eunice, LA
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Love Speaks 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Oct 24, 2026