Speed the Light 5K & Kids Fun Run 2026 — Oil City, LA

Date
November 7, 2026
Location
Oil City, LA
Venue
Land Ave
Start Time
8:30 AM
Entry Fee
$15.00 – $30.00
Events
Speed the Light 5K Walk & Run, Speed the Light 5K Kids Fun Run, Donation
Includes
T-Shirt
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Speed the Light is the student-initiated, volunteer, charitable program that provides much-needed equipment to missionaries across the nation and in over 180 countries around the world. It began in 1944 after Ralph Harris, then head of the National Youth Ministries department, prayed for a way to give Assemblies of God students the opportunity to help missionaries in their work Our event will be located in downtown Oil City, Louisiana. We will begin the day with a short-distance fun run for the kids (under 11) before the big event!

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Speed the Light 5K & Kids Fun Run 2026 — Oil City, LA?

Speed the Light 5K & Kids Fun Run 2026 — Oil City, LA takes place on November 7, 2026. The race is held in Oil City, Louisiana.

Where is Speed the Light 5K & Kids Fun Run 2026 — Oil City, LA held?

Speed the Light 5K & Kids Fun Run 2026 — Oil City, LA is held at Land Ave in Oil City, Louisiana.

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