Shenandoah Elementary 5K & Fall Fest 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Entry fee
- From $40
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $40 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Louisiana, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Baton Rouge runs 37:46, about 12:09 a mile, based on 26 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:59 and men in 32:16.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:57 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 30 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
16555 Appomattox Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
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 67°F at dawn to 85°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 58°F and hot years reach 90°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
- 16555 Appomattox Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70817Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 30 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Shenandoah Elementary 5K & Fall Fest?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Louisiana?
- At $40, entry is about 33 percent above 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?
- 16555 Appomattox Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70817.
From the organizers
Lace up your running shoes and join the Shenandoah Elementary PTA for our first ever Shenandoah Elementary 5K and Fall Fest! It will be a fun community event where every step brings us closer together. Whether you're racing for a personal best or strolling with friends, we will be off running toward building an even stronger community while supporting our amazing school!
The 5K begins at 8:30 am and will be complete before the Fall Fest opens at 11:00 am. Registration is open now and will close at 7:45 am the day of the event. All ages welcome. Strollers allowed. Due to safety reasons, scooters and wagons are not permitted.
All proceeds support Shenandoah Elementary School.