Kiwanis 5K Color Run and Pancake Festival 2026 — Natchitoches, LA

Date
September 5, 2026
Location
Natchitoches, LA
Venue
210 South Jefferson Street
Start Time
7:45 AM
Entry Fee
$10.00 – $40.00
Events
5K Color Run, Kids 12 & Under 5k Color Run, 1 Mile Run, Kids 12 & Under 1 Mile Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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Registration for the Kiwanis 5K Color Run and Pancake Festival costs $10 to $40. Held in Natchitoches, Louisiana on September 5, 2026, this running event features a 1-mile distance starting at 7:45 AM from 210 South Jefferson Street. The race is part of a larger festival that includes a pancake breakfast, making it convenient for athletes who want to fuel up before or after their run. The early morning start time allows runners to complete their distance and enjoy the festival activities that follow. Entry fees support the local Kiwanis organization.

From the Race Organizer
On Saturday September 5th, 2026, the Kiwanis Club of Natchitoches is hosting its annual 5k Color Run and Pancake Festival, benefiting the club's service project funds. The event will start at the Northwestern State University's Collins Family Pavilion (between Turpin Stadium and Prather Coliseum). At 7:45am, 1-mile fun run begins with the overall top 3 getting a placement medal. At 8:00am, the 5K Color Run kicks off and along the route, there will be volunteers throwing color at those who want to participate. Overall tope 3 race winners will receive a placement medal as well as each top 3 in age groups: 13 & under/14-19,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60+ A full pancake breakfast will be available from 7am - 11am. The pancakes will be free to all guests. Yes, we said FREE PANCAKES! The breakfast itself will include delicious pancakes, sausage and your choice of beverage (Milk, Coffee, Apple Juice or Orange Juice). A free Kids Zone will be setup with face painting and bounce houses. This event is the primary fundraiser for the Kiwanis Club of Natchitoches, supporting its service budget. Project examples are, Terrific Kids program, K-Kids Clubs at area elementary schools, Builders Clubs at area middles schools, dry cleaning for school uniforms and coat donations drives, literacy project and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Kiwanis 5K Color Run and Pancake Festival 2026 — Natchitoches, LA?

Kiwanis 5K Color Run and Pancake Festival 2026 — Natchitoches, LA takes place on September 5, 2026. The race is held in Natchitoches, Louisiana.

Where is Kiwanis 5K Color Run and Pancake Festival 2026 — Natchitoches, LA held?

Kiwanis 5K Color Run and Pancake Festival 2026 — Natchitoches, LA is held at 210 South Jefferson Street in Natchitoches, Louisiana.

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