Running With Padre 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Youngsville, Louisiana
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $40 on Oct 2, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk | Kids | Oct 17, 20268:00 AM | $30$40 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:00 AM | $30$40 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| Student Discount 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Oct 17, 20268:00 AM | $20$30 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| Student Discount 5K | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:00 AM | $20$30 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Kids fee goes up to $40 on Oct 2, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk and 5K Run/Walk: $30 until Oct 2, then $40 until Oct 17.
- Student Discount 1 Mile and Student Discount 5K: $20 until Oct 2, then $30 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Louisiana ($30).
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 7:10 AM, and the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 20 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
201 Church Street, Youngsville, LA 70592
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (4 years)1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
5K Run/Walk
Aggregated from official results (Pelican Timing Services) for Running With Padre 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Running With Padre 5K?
At the 2025 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 9:45 or better, the top quarter in 15:29, and half the field in 19:01; the last tenth came in after 22:18.
At the 2025 5K Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 21:36 or better, the top quarter in 25:23, and half the field in 32:11; the last tenth came in after 49:13.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 8:03 | 8:43 |
| 30-39 | 19:12 | 17:25 |
| 40-49 | 18:59 | 10:04 |
| 50-59 | 18:38 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 17:18 | 18:44 |
| 70+ | 18:34 | 18:30 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Down 21 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Running With Padre 5K Kids year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 185 to 141 finishers, and the median time rose from 18:42 to 19:01.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 141 (+4%) | 19:01 | under 9:45 | 6:53 |
| 2024 | 136 (+13%) | 19:35 | under 10:48 | 7:37 |
| 2023 | 120 (-35%) | 18:59 | under 13:25 | 10:47 |
| 2022 | 185 | 18:42 | under 14:34 | 7:14 |
From each year's official results for the Kids; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Louisiana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:23, against 28:43 in a typical Louisiana 5K, so times here run 12 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 63°F at dawn to 82°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 54°F and hot years reach 86°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
- 201 Church Street, Youngsville, LA 70592Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 20 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt - Y=Youth, A=Adult Sizes
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024), 2023 (Oct 21, 2023), 2022 (Oct 22, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Running With Padre 5K?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 2, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Louisiana?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Louisiana ($30).
- 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.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 141 runners finished the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk; the median finish was 19:01 and the winner ran 6:53.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:23, against 28:43 in a typical Louisiana 5K, so times here run 12 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 201 Church Street, Youngsville, LA 70592.
From the organizers
Running With Padre 5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run
Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 1 mile fun run/walk & 5k will start at 8 am
201 Church Street – St. Anne’s Church
Youngsville, LA 70592
Run/Walk the 1 Mile or the 5K Through Beautiful Youngsville, LA
Run/Walk starts on the grounds of the Church where there will also be music, snacks, fun jumps, face painting, and more!
A fun, family friendly event. All proceeds will support the effort to preserve our present Church, and to build and expand a new worship space for St. Anne Parish.
Registration Fees:
1 Mile or 5K Fees:
Now till Oct. 16th - $30 (Includes a T-shirt if registered by 10/1/26)