
From the Organizer
Saturday, October 17, 2026
RACE DAY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP 7:00– 7:45 am on race morning.
Online registration will close on 10/15 at midnight but we will have race day registration on the morning of the race.
RACE START TIME 8:00 am
LOCATION: COURT CIRCLE RICE FESTIVAL MAIN PLATFORM
Participants are guaranteed a T-SHIRT if Pre-registered by Sept. 27th. Race day registrants will receive a race t-shirt as long as supplies last. Any excess t-shirts will be available for purchase.
Water stations and refreshments provided.
REFRESHMENTS (cold drinks and fresh fruit) will be provided to all participants at the finish.
5K RUN AWARDS REGISTRATION
TROPHIES PRE-REGISTRATION FEE................ $30 Now till Sept. 27th
1st Place Overall $40 Sept. 28th thru Oct. 15th
Male and Female Race Day Registration Fee ............. $40
MEDALS
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place in Age Groups
Male and Female
14 and under, 15 – 19, 20 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 – 69, 70 and over.
The race benefits the Northside Christian School Cross Country & Track.
PAPER REGISTRATIONS
Download the paper registration form here to send in your registration fee by mail.
MAKE PAYABLE TO: Northside Christian School (5K)
809 E. Northern Ave.
Crowley, LA 70526
For more information: Please call or text Christy Mendez at 337-581-8828 or email at Internationalrice5k@gmail.com
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
81°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Crowley 2 Ne, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
20 ft
Nearest Airport
LFT
Lafayette Regional Airport · 21 mi
Major Hub
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · 125 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Rice Festival 5K Run
Oct 17, 2026