The McNeese Cowboy Club 5k Gallop & Kids 1K Round Up Fun Run is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Lake Charles, LA, featuring the 1K and 5K distances, with entry fees from $30 to $35.
From the Organizer
We are excited to announce the 10th annual The "McNeese Cowboy Club" Gallop 5K road race Oct. 10th, 2026! Proceeds from this event benefit the McNeese Track and Field / XC Programs.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Flat Fast loop course encompassing the McNeese Athletics Campus and main Campus.
Virtual 5K: You choose the course! Simply complete your registered race on a course of your choice from October 5-10th, 2025, and enter your time. The deadline to submit your results will be Oct. 10th by midnight.
Instructions on how to submit your time.
Once you have finished your run/walk, capture a screenshot of your time and distance on an app on your phone, fitbit watch, etc. Go fill out the special Google Submission form at this link to be included in the results and be eligible for age group awards.
Note: If you don't have a google account, you can send your name, age, gender, email address, time and proof of time & distance to Aunjelle LaFleur with Race Pace Multisport LLC at ajattack@gmail.com as she will be compiling the results for the Virtual Race.
PACKET PICKUP:
Location: House of Sole, 3113 Ryan Street #3, Lake Charles, LA 70601 on Friday, October 9, 2026 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Race day packet pickup location: MSU Alumni Pavilion, 600 E. McNeese Street, Lake Charles, LA 70607 on Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 6:30AM to 7:45AM.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
6:30AM - Packet pickup & race day registration opens
7:45AM - Packet pickup & race day registration closes
7:55AM - Pre-race meeting
8:05AM - Race begins
10:00AM - Awards
REGISTRATION FEES: 5K
$35 = July 1, 2026 - September 23, 2026. T-shirt deadline for guaranteed Gallop Shirt
$45 = September 24, 2025 - October 9, 2026
$50 = Race Day, October 10, 2026
REGISTRATION FEES: KIDS 1K
$30 = July 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025. T-shirt deadline for guaranteed Gallop shirt
$35 = September 24, 2026 - October 9, 2026
$40 = Race Day, October 10, 2025.
REGISTRATION FEES: VIRTUAL 5K
$30 = July 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025. T-shirt deadline for guaranteed Gallop shirt
$35 = September 24, 2025 - October 9, 2025
AWARDS: Will be available for collection when results have been tabulated.
• Overall male/female
• Masters male/female
• Grand masters male/female
• 5K top 1 per age group: 1-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 & 70+
• 1K all finishers
INFORMATION:
For more information you can contact the McNeese Track and Field Office at
(337) 475-5204 OR Email: McNeesetrackandfield@hotmail.com
T-SHIRTS:
Cowoby Gallop performance shirts are provided to registered participants. Shirts are guaranteed to those participants who registered prior to Wendesday, September 23, 2026. Since we must purchase shirts several weeks in advance, we cannot guarantee that shirts will be available on race day.
REFUND POLICY:
When you register for this event, you are making a non-refundable/ non-transferable donation to the MSU Track and Field program.
There are absolutely NO refunds, deferrals, or bib exchanges.
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
83°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Moss Bluff 2 Nnw, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
4,794
as of 2023
City Elevation
10 ft
Nearest Airport
LCH
Lake Charles Regional Airport · 8 mi
Major Hub
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental Airport · 126 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The McNeese Cowboy Club 5k Gallop & Kids 1K Round Up Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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The McNeese Cowboy Club 5k Gallop & Kids 1K Round Up Fun Run
Oct 10, 2026