The McNeese Cowboy Club 5k Gallop & Kids 1K Round Up Fun Run

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.

Date
October 10, 2026 (102 days to go)
Distance
1K · 5K
Price
$30–$35
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

The McNeese Cowboy Club Gallop Virtual 5K & 1K Kids Fun Run

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

5K Run/Walk$35
Kids Cowboy 1K Roundup$30

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

83°

Typical Low

59°

Chance of Rain

26%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Moss Bluff 2 Nnw, 7 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:12 AMSunset 6:47 PMDaylight 11h 36m

Host City

About Lake Charles, LA

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.

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Race
The McNeese Cowboy Club 5k Gallop & Kids 1K Round Up Fun Run
Date
October 10, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is The McNeese Cowboy Club 5k Gallop & Kids 1K Round Up Fun Run?+
The McNeese Cowboy Club 5k Gallop & Kids 1K Round Up Fun Run is a running race held in Lake Charles, Louisiana on October 10, 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 McNeese Cowboy Club 5k Gallop & Kids 1K Round Up Fun Run?+
Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Lake Charles, Louisiana at McNeese State University. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for The McNeese Cowboy Club 5k Gallop & Kids 1K Round Up Fun Run?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

The McNeese Cowboy Club 5k Gallop & Kids 1K Round Up Fun Run

Oct 10, 2026

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