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The McNeese Cowboy Club 5k Gallop & Kids 1K Round Up Fun Run Presented by the STREAM FAMILY 2026

Date
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Start time
8:05 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $30
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
5K Run/Walk5KOct 10, 20268:05 AM$35$45 after Sep 24, 2026–
Kids Cowboy 1K RoundupKidsOct 10, 20268:30 AM$30$35 after Sep 24, 2026–
Virtual 5k Run / WalkVirtual5KOct 10, 20266:00 AM$35–

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

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 5K Run/Walk: $45 until Oct 10, then $50 until Oct 10.
  • Kids Cowboy 1K Roundup: $35 until Oct 10, then $40 until Oct 10.

Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $35, entry is about 17 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 Lake Charles runs 36:03, about 11:36 a mile, based on 11 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:10 and men in 30:45.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:10 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:05 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

McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA 70609

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

154
finishers
30:43
median (9:53 /mi)
17:05
winning time
54% / 46%
women / men
median 30:4318:011:06:35
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results (Race Pace Multisport, LLC) for The McNeese Cowboy Club 5k Gallop & Kids 1K Round Up Fun Run Presented by the STREAM FAMILY. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at The McNeese Cowboy Club 5k Gallop & Kids 1K Round Up Fun Run Presented by the STREAM FAMILY?

In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:05 or better, the top quarter in 26:26, and half the field in 30:43; the last tenth came in after 47:11.

Third place by age group, 2025 5K Run/Walk
AgeWomenMen
Under 2037:4324:16
20-2927:5121:36
30-3925:1218:17
40-4928:2124:33
50-5930:2525:23
60-6935:5230:28

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

Up 69 percent since 2021.

All events combined, from official results.

The McNeese Cowboy Club 5k Gallop & Kids 1K Round Up Fun Run Presented by the STREAM FAMILY 5K year by year

From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 91 to 154 finishers, and the median time rose from 30:42 to 30:43.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2025154 (+32%)30:43under 23:0517:05
2024117 (-12%)31:36under 23:5619:19
2023133 (+66%)28:15under 22:5517:23
202280 (-12%)27:47under 21:4718:11
20219130:42under 21:2017:36

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

Faster than most Louisiana 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:26, against 28:43 in a typical Louisiana 5K, so times here run 8 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 10 the day usually runs from 65°F at dawn to 86°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 57°F and hot years reach 89°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of The McNeese Cowboy Club 5k Gallop & Kids 1K Round Up Fun Run Presented by the STREAM FAMILY cover on their registration page, in brief.

Course

5K Map

McNeese Cowboy Club 5K route! Route begins near the Robert Nolan Alumni Center/Grove. Travel on Blue & Gold Drive to Les Devall Drive. Turn left at the Cowboy statue onto Les Devall Drive. Turn left onto E. McNeese Street. Turn right onto…

Course

Safety Guidelines

Safety Guidelines. Be safe! The event is limited to 300 runners and applications accepted on a first-come/ first-served basis. Time limit: All runners must be able to complete the course in the 5k in 2hrs. The following actions are taken…

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Race details

Where
McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA 70609Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 20 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, Kids
Editions
2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023), 2022 (Oct 8, 2022), 2021 (Oct 9, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is The McNeese Cowboy Club 5k Gallop & Kids 1K Round Up Fun Run Presented by the STREAM FAMILY?
Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 8:05 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Louisiana?
At $35, entry is about 17 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.
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?
5K, Kids.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 154 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 30:43 and the winner ran 17:05.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:26, against 28:43 in a typical Louisiana 5K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
Where does it start?
McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA 70609.

From the organizers

The McNeese Cowboy Club Gallop Virtual 5K & 1K Kids Fun Run

We are excited to announce the 10th annual The "McNeese Cowboy Club" Gallop 5K road race Oct. 10th, 2026! Proceeds from this event benefit the McNeese Track and Field / XC Programs.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Flat Fast loop course encompassing the McNeese Athletics Campus and main Campus.

Virtual 5K: You choose the course! Simply complete your registered race on a course of your choice from October 5-10th, 2026, and enter your time. The deadline to submit your results will be Oct. 10th by midnight.

Instructions on how to submit your time.

Read the full description on RunSignup