Fit Focused Community PRC INC

Rain or shine, grab your kids, your friends, your neighbors, your team and light up the night at our 2nd Annual PICAYUNE GLOW RUN benefiting The Arc of Pearl River County!

ALL runners will be timed on our state certified USATF course by a professional timing company this year!

Our post-race party will be BIGGER than ever with soooo many SURPRISES this year.

What will you get with your 5K registration?

• "Goody bag" complete with your race T-Shirt, glow sticks/necklaces and your race bib

• Complimentary water and fruit will be available for you during and post-race

• Glow Run participant medal

What will you get with your 1-mile fun run registration?

• Glow sticks/necklaces and race bib (T-shirt not included but can be purchased separately at checkout)

• Glow Run participant medal.

What will be in the commons area? (start/stop of the race)

• Food trucks - more than last year with healthy options!

• Drink tent

• OUT of this WORLD DJ DV8 spinning jams on stage

• Glow games

• Face painting

• Photo booths - at least 3!!

• Fun Jumps for the kiddos

• and more!!!

• Like and follow us on Facebook - The ARC of PRC 5K GLOW RUN. The most up-to-date information will be posted there and race day pictures!

Don't want to run? Cool - come to the commons to PARTY! Bring the whole family to enjoy the music, food, games, and company!

100% of the proceeds go towards The Arc of Pearl River County - a non-profit focused on protecting and providing for the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities while supporting their full inclusion in their community

Packet Pickup:

Packet Pickup at the Lacombe Campus, 65556 Centerpoint Blvd., Lacombe LA 70445.Thursday, October 15th, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM and Friday, October 16th, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, or beginning at 7:30 AM on Saturday, October 17th. Pickup will be in the first building (flagpoles out front) in the lobby. Parking available on the boulevard or behind the building.

T-Shirts

Register before 10/03/2026 to be sure to get a t-shirt! Registration after 10/03/2026 aren't guaranteed a t-shirt, but you'll still have food, fun, a medal, and a chance to win a prize!

Getting Ready for the Race:

Please park in the front of the buildings. There will be signs directing you to parking.The race will take place starting in the parking lot behind the buildings.Race day registration and packet pickup will be available from 7:30 AM until 8:00 AM.In the event of rain, be prepared for mud puddles on the course.Remember to bring insect repellent and sunscreen.Help us reduce waste by bringing your own water bottle!

Course:

The Gator Gallop ½ mile run is through a sandy field, which can be a little muddy depending on weather conditions before the race. The Gator Tail 5k Trail Run and 1-Mile Fun Run begin at the Northshore Technical Community College in Lacombe. Runners traverse a variety of terrain including gravel, dirt, and grassy paths through the wooded area next to the campus and around the southwest perimeter of the Tamanend development. There are short stretches of pavement before going back through the woods to the campus. Again, trail conditions can be wet and muddy, depending on recent weather. There will be 3 water stations along the 5k route.

Awards:

All 5k runners receive a race participation medal and a Gator Tail 5k Trail Run t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female. All Gator Gallop runners receive a race participation medal and a t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female Gator Gallop runners. All 1-Mile Fun Run participants receive a t-shirt.

Map

Click Course Map

Registration costs:

We use all-in pricing, so registration costs listed include tax and fees!

Parking:

Ample parking is available on Centerpoint Blvd. in front of the school. The race activities are located in the parking lot behind the school.

Food:

Stay tuned for more details about the menu!

Team Registration:

To register a team of runners, please contact Mary Slazer, 985-545-1284.

To register sponsorship or exhibitor tent:

Sponsorship are available and include marketing and other benefits, depending on the level selected. Contact Mary Slazer, [email protected]

Virtual Option

Runners who won't be able to participate in person may select a virtual option to run on the course of their choice! This option provides a race t-shirt and participation medal by mail! However, race completion times will not be considered for competition against those who participate in person.

Race contact:

Mary Slazer, 985-545-1284, [email protected]

Event's current local time: 3:23 AM CT

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Additional Information

Parking is available at the pinned location on the map, which is within walking distance of the start/finish area.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/dWTEv8ApStvWD6tA9

5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6683440247/

This is an out-and-back course. (1.56M)

The 5K does the course two times.

The 10K does the course four times.

Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6574570416/

This is an out-and-back course. (2.16M)

The Half Marathon does the course six times.

Course Time Limit

3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

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