3 events in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
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Calcasieu Parish
3 events in Calcasieu Parish-
Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
The race will start on Old Ferry Road, near the south end of the Gibbstown/Conway Lebleu Bridge. The path goes north over the bridge out 1.55 miles and then back across bridge to the finish. While on the bridge participants will have sweeping views of the coastal marsh and the Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge. Age group medals are generally 10 year groupings.
Age group awards
Parking is under the south side of the bridge and along Old Ferry Road.
T-shirts are cotton unisex
Packet pick-up is the morning of at the bridge from 6:30 - 7:30 AM. Please show up no later than 30 minutes prior to race time which is 8 AM.
Race day registration is $40.
Proceeds benefit the Cameron Preservation Alliance - Sabine Pass Lighthouse Inc. which is a 501(c)3 charity dedicated to restoring the Sabine Pass Lighthouse in Southwest Cameron Parish.
This is part of the Cameron Parish Race Series (Triple Crown) for 2026.
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Sat, May 16, 2026 at 7:30 AMSee full details
Bayou Rum Run 5K
May 16, 2026 @ 8AM
20909 S Frontage Rd.
Lacassine, LA 70650
Information
Information about food, after party, activities etc. will be announced soon
Registration Fees (Early & Late Fees & dates):
Early: $25 till March 21st and then $35 from March 22nd till May 16th
Packet Pickup (Location, Date & Time):
Friday, May 15th, at the Jeff Davis Parish Tourist Commission Office located at the i-10 park in Jennings starting at 8AM till 1PM
On Saturday at the Bayou Rum 5K Run Race, starting at 7 AM
Age Groups:
For the 5K race: (1-14,15-19,20-29,30- 39,etc. 70+)
Awards:
For the 5K race: Top Overall Male & Female, & 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Male & Female for each age group
For the 1 Mile race: Top Overall Male & Female for ages 14 & Under):
The Race Benefits: Jeff Davis Parish Tourist Commission
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Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Join us in making a lasting impact by participating in Squeeze the Day 5K, a fun-filled event benefiting the Methodist Children's Home of Southwest Louisiana! Your support will help provide essential care, education, and love to children in need. At the Methodist Children's Home, we provide comprehensive, intensive residential services to children ages 12-17 with emotional and behavioral needs. Just as we turn lemons into lemonade, we believe that faith and community can transform challenges into hope and healing.
Every day, we see children bravely embrace opportunities as we guide them towards a brighter future filled with God's love. Your partnership helps Louisiana's children Squeeze the Day! Lace-up your running shoes, and join us in the running toward a brighter future.
Route Description:
The course is flat. Route begins and ends at Sam Houston Jones State Park, running throughout the scenic park grounds.