
From the Organizer
Location: L'Auberge Levee Trailhead (parking at the L'Auberge overflow parking lot.)
Date: August 1, 2026 Time: 8:00 am
Every participant will receive an event t-shirt and finisher medal. (Register before July 1, 2026 to be guaranteed your shirt size.)
We'll have delicious snacks and refreshments waiting to energize you before the start and replenish you after crossing the finish line. Once you've conquered the course, stick around and celebrate with us.
Be sure to explore our amazing vendor tables, where local businesses and race sponsors have set up.Our gracious sponsors have made this incredible event possible, so take a moment to show your appreciation and learn more about the awesome organizations that help make our community events happen.
We hope you will join us for an inspiring day of hope and community as we run/walk together to support the incredible mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on August 1, 2026!
Every step you take will make a difference in the lives of children battling life-threatening illnesses. St. Jude is a beacon of hope, providing cutting-edge research, groundbreaking treatments, and compassionate care to children and families, regardless of their ability to pay.
Together, we can help write stories of triumph and healing. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or someone who wants to make a meaningful impact, this event is for everyone who believes in the power of hope and healing.
All proceeds from this event will be directly donated to St. Jude, supporting their vital mission to advance treatments and find cures for pediatric cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Be a hero. Be part of something bigger than yourself. Join us on August 1, 2026, and help us create miracles, one step at a time.
St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Your support helps St. Jude provide customized care for some of the world's sickest children.
Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food, so they can focus on helping their child live, regardless of the duration or the cost of care.
SLAKK RC is a South Louisiana (predominantly female) run club that started in 2025. It is a pace inclusive club that offers a space for anyone to show up and participate, walkers and runners alike. We support each other, motivate each other and show up for each other. We typically meet once per week (at Woman's Hospital-Baton Rouge). We also participate in as many races together as possible.
July 31, 2026
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Big River Footwear Co.
7425 Corporate Blvd., Suite 800
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Big River Footwear Co. will be offering all participants 10% off their in-store purchase during packet pick up on July 31, 2026.
Race-Day Pickup
August 1, 2026
6:30 am-7:30 am
L'Auberge overflow parking lot
6:30 am Day of race packet pick up
7:30 am Pre-race announcements/warm-up
8:00 am Race/walk starts
9:30 am Awards
The event will take place on the levee. The course will be out and back. Turnaround at the cone. There will be water stations along the course as well. It will be hot out there. Make sure to be safe and stay hydrated.
Top 3 overall Male
Top 3 overall Female
Age group awards (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place- male and female)
19 and under
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
*subject to change based on registration
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
91°
Typical Low
73°
Chance of Rain
43%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lsu Ben-Hur Farm, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
223,699
as of 2023
City Elevation
50 ft
Nearest Airport
BTR
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · 60 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
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at SLAKK GIVES BACK 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Varsity Sports Marathon or Mini Marathon Retro Relay
7 miles away
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7 miles away
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3 miles away
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7 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
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)
SLAKK GIVES BACK 5K
Aug 1, 2026