The Depot Dash
The Depot Dash is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Ruston, LA, with entry fees from $25 to $35.
- Date
- October 31, 2026 (46 days to go)
- Location
- 211 W Railroad Dr, Ruston, LA
- Price
- $25–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Course
The course will run through part of downtown Ruston and the Greenway.
The course will be well-marked and have water stations. Swag bags & giveaways courtesy of our sponsors. Check-in will be in the parking lot of The Depot. Parking for the event will be in the First Baptist Church parking lot across the street.
Since this race is on Halloween, we encourage everyone to dress up for the race! An award will be given to the best dressed.
Race Day Schedule
7:00 AM - Packet pickup and race day registration opens
7:45 AM - Packet pickup and race day registration closes
8:00 AM - 1 Mile Fun Run begins with 5K Run/Walk to immediately follow
Hang out after the race to grab a coffee, listen to live music, and enjoy some of our vendors.
Awards
Awards will be given to the overall male and female for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Awards will be given for the 5K to the top 3 in the following age brackets:
- 9 & under
- 10-14
- 15-19
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70+
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
73°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ruston La Tech, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ruston, LA
Population
22,224
as of 2023
City Elevation
236 ft
Nearest Airport
MLU
Monroe Regional Airport · 36 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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46
Days to train
- Race
- The Depot Dash
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Location
- 211 W Railroad Dr, Ruston, LA
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About This Sport
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The Depot Dash
Oct 31, 2026