Puttin' on the Pink 2026 2026

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start time: 4:00 PM start (Chicago)
Location: Patterson, Louisiana
Entry fee: From $20
Included with entry: Includes a shirt

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Puttin' on the Pink 2026	5K	Oct 3, 20264:00 PM	$20	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

$20 until Oct 1.

Online registration closes Oct 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $20, entry is about 33 percent below a typical 5K in Louisiana, which costs $30 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Louisiana runs 36:12, about 11:39 a mile, based on 261 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:59 and men in 31:08.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:58 AM, and the Puttin' on the Pink 2026 starts at 4:00 PM. The start sits about 50 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

1156 MAIN ST., Patterson, LA 70392

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 3 the day usually runs from 35°F at dawn to 55°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 30°F and hot years reach 58°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

Race details

Where: 1156 MAIN ST., Patterson, LA 70392Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 50 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024)

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Quick answers

When is Puttin' on the Pink 2026?: Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 4:00 PM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Louisiana?: At $20, entry is about 33 percent below a typical 5K in Louisiana, which costs $30 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
What distances can I run?: 5K.
Where does it start?: 1156 MAIN ST., Patterson, LA 70392.