Running With Padre 5K
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Distance
- 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk · Student Discount 1 Mile · 5K Run/Walk & more
From the Organizer
Running With Padre 5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run
Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 1 mile fun run/walk & 5k will start at 8 am
201 Church Street – St. Anne’s Church
Youngsville, LA 70592
A fun, family friendly 5k through beautiful Youngsville, LA. All proceeds will support the effort to preserve our present Church, and to build and expand a new worship space for St. Anne Parish.
T-shirt Purchase Option:
This year we are offering the ability to purchase the race t-shirt. You may purchase as many as you would like for $10 each. Click on the Race T-shirt For Sale tab at the top of the page or they are available for purchase during your registration process.
The theme this year is "Paint The Town Red".
The deadline for a t-shirt is October 6, 2026 to be guaranteed at packet pickup.
Families of 4 or More:
For families of 4 or more there is a special discount. Please contact the race director, Mary Richard, at mygirlinla@gmail.com.
Packet Pickup:
Will take place on Friday, October 16 in the parish hall from 2 to 6 PM located at 201 Church St., Youngsville. If you cannot make it at that time you can pickup your packet on Race morning.
Age Groups:
For the 5K: (1-14,15-19,20-29,30- 39,etc. 70+):
Awards:
5K Awards: Top 3 Overall Male & Female, & 1st, 2nd, Male & Female for each age group.
1 Mile Awards: Top Overall Male & Female for 14 & Under.
We have a No Refund Policy. Please accept that your registration will be considered a donation in the instance you are not able to attend the event.
The Race Benefits the St. Anne New Church Expansion. We are grateful for your support as all proceeds will not only assist in the success of the race, it will afford us the opportunity to support our faith community as we preserve the history and beauty of our current church, as she will undergo an expansion to accommodate Youngsville’s growing Catholic community.
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
81°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lafayette Rgnl Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Youngsville, LA
Population
16,664
as of 2023
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.
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Days to train
- Race
- Running With Padre 5K
- Date
- October 17, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Running With Padre 5K?
- Running With Padre 5K is a running race held in Youngsville, Louisiana on October 17, 2026. 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 Running With Padre 5K?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Youngsville, Louisiana at 201 Church Street, Youngsville, LA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Running With Padre 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Running With Padre 5K
Oct 17, 2026