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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:05 AM | $35$45 after Sep 24, 2026 | – |
| Kids Cowboy 1K Roundup | Kids | Oct 10, 20268:30 AM | $30$35 after Sep 24, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 5k Run / WalkVirtual | 5K | Oct 10, 20266:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Louisiana, which costs $30 right now.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 37:43 | 24:16 |
| 20-29 | 27:51 | 21:36 |
| 30-39 | 25:12 | 18:17 |
| 40-49 | 28:21 | 24:33 |
| 50-59 | 30:25 | 25:23 |
| 60-69 | 35:52 | 30:28 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 69 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 91 to 154 finishers, and the median time rose from 30:42 to 30:43.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 154 (+32%) | 30:43 | under 23:05 | 17:05 |
| 2024 | 117 (-12%) | 31:36 | under 23:56 | 19:19 |
| 2023 | 133 (+66%) | 28:15 | under 22:55 | 17:23 |
| 2022 | 80 (-12%) | 27:47 | under 21:47 | 18:11 |
| 2021 | 91 | 30:42 | under 21:20 | 17:36 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
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.
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.
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
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. 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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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.