27th Annual Marcus Jones/100 Black Men of St. Mary Parish 5k Run
- Date Sat 5th September 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Morgan City, Louisiana
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the 27th Annual Marcus Jones/100 Black Men of St. Mary Parish 5k Run, taking place on Saturday, September 5, 2026, in the charming city of Morgan City, St. Mary Parish! This vibrant event promises a scenic route that winds through the historic streets of Morgan City, a location recently featured on the Travel Channel's "Ghost of Morgan City" series, adding a unique twist to your running experience.
Participants will not only enjoy a challenging 5k run but also have the opportunity to join in a 1-mile fun run for kids aged 4 to 10, making it a fantastic family-friendly event. Every runner will receive a bib, and all finishers will be awarded a commemorative race medal. The first 100 participants to register will also snag a stylish t-shirt! With awards for the overall male and female winners, as well as the top three finishers in each age group, the competition will be fierce and exhilarating. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to celebrate fitness, community, and the legacy of avid runner Marcus Jones!
Participants will not only enjoy a challenging 5k run but also have the opportunity to join in a 1-mile fun run for kids aged 4 to 10, making it a fantastic family-friendly event. Every runner will receive a bib, and all finishers will be awarded a commemorative race medal. The first 100 participants to register will also snag a stylish t-shirt! With awards for the overall male and female winners, as well as the top three finishers in each age group, the competition will be fierce and exhilarating. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to celebrate fitness, community, and the legacy of avid runner Marcus Jones!
Organiser's Description
The race winds itself through historic Morgan City, much of which has been seen recently worldwide on the Travel Channel's Ghost of Morgan City series.
The race's namesake is Marcus Jones, 81, an avid runner who continues the sport daily. For more information on the race or organization please call Travis Darnell (985) 992-0840 or Kreig Triggs (985) 519-1683
All participants will receive a bib and all race finishers will receive a commemorative race medal. T-shirts will be guaranteed to the first 100 participants who register.
Awards: Overall male and female. Top 3 males and top 3 females in each age group.
The race will start in Lawrence Park in Morgan City, Louisiana.
A 1-mile fun run for kids aged 4 to 10 will take place before the 5k event begins.
The race's namesake is Marcus Jones, 81, an avid runner who continues the sport daily. For more information on the race or organization please call Travis Darnell (985) 992-0840 or Kreig Triggs (985) 519-1683
All participants will receive a bib and all race finishers will receive a commemorative race medal. T-shirts will be guaranteed to the first 100 participants who register.
Awards: Overall male and female. Top 3 males and top 3 females in each age group.
The race will start in Lawrence Park in Morgan City, Louisiana.
A 1-mile fun run for kids aged 4 to 10 will take place before the 5k event begins.
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27th Annual Marcus Jones/100 Black Men of St. Mary Parish 5k Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 5th September 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$32.80
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