DASHER DANCER PRANCER 5K
- Date Sat 6th December 2025
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Carencro, Louisiana
- Price $38.10 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 5th Annual Dasher Dancer Prancer 5K! This festive event will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Carencro, Lafayette. The warm-up kicks off at 7:45 AM, followed by the race starting promptly at 8:00 AM. Participants can enjoy this cheerful 5K run, which encourages costumes—so feel free to bring your holiday spirit!
The race is not just about fun; it's also a meaningful opportunity to make a difference. By joining the Dasher Dancer Prancer 5K, you're supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, ensuring families never pay for treatment, housing, or food while their children receive care. Don't miss out on the chance to earn the exclusive Miles for Hope medal by completing this race along with others. Registration is open until December 2, 2025, with same-day registration available as well. After the race, stick around for the Carencro Country Christmas festivities at the Community Center. Come join us for a joyful day of running and community spirit!
The race is not just about fun; it's also a meaningful opportunity to make a difference. By joining the Dasher Dancer Prancer 5K, you're supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, ensuring families never pay for treatment, housing, or food while their children receive care. Don't miss out on the chance to earn the exclusive Miles for Hope medal by completing this race along with others. Registration is open until December 2, 2025, with same-day registration available as well. After the race, stick around for the Carencro Country Christmas festivities at the Community Center. Come join us for a joyful day of running and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
_DASH, DANCE OR PRANCE_ your way through our 5th Annual 5K.
Acadiana Fitness is excited to announce that we will be hosting our 5th Annual "Dasher Dancer Prancer 5K" on Saturday, December 6, 2025. WARM-UP WILL BEGIN AT 7:45, RACE WILL START AT 8:00AM.
**TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT, YOU MUST REGISTER ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 19, 2025**
**DEADLINE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION IS TUESDAY DECEMBER 2, @ 10:00 PM**
REGISTRATION WILL RE-OPEN ON RACE DAY AT THE SITE. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO REGISTER. ($45.00 REGISTRATION FEE)
The run will be in conjunction with CARENCRO COUNTRY CHRISTMAS. After the race, stop in and partake in the Carencro Community Center's Christmas Activities.
This will be a fun family event for all. (COSTUMES ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED)
The run will begin at the Carencro Community Center. You are welcome to park there or next door at the Carencro Library.
MILES FOR HOPE
Do you want to run for a reason? Do you want to run to help save lives of children battling catastrophic diseases? Sign up and complete any race distance for Dasher Dancer Prancer, Jungle Gardens, and Zydeco Marathon to receive the EXCLUSIVE MILES FOR HOPE MEDAL to be given on March 8, 2026 at Zydeco Marathon in Lafayette La. All of these races benefit St Jude Childrens Research Hospital. Your participation is vital to ensure that families do not ever pay for treatment, housing, or food while their child is being cared for.
red exclamation mark_Jungle Gardens_ has LIMITED REGISTRATIONS available before it sells out. So please take advantage of this opportunity to register for these 3 events to directly help save lives of children locally and all across the world. Every child deserves a chance to live their best life.
https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/AveryIsland/JungleGardens5K
https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/Lafayette/ZydecoMarathon
**If you are unable to attend, please feel free to run VIRTUALLY and upload your pics to our Facebook Page, Acadiana Fitness.
*THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS ISSUED*
100% OF ALL PROFITS FROM THIS RUN WILL BE DONATED TO ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL~LET'S HELP FIND A CURE
ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT ACADIANA FITNESS AT [email protected] OR 337-565-2253.
Acadiana Fitness is excited to announce that we will be hosting our 5th Annual "Dasher Dancer Prancer 5K" on Saturday, December 6, 2025. WARM-UP WILL BEGIN AT 7:45, RACE WILL START AT 8:00AM.
**TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT, YOU MUST REGISTER ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 19, 2025**
**DEADLINE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION IS TUESDAY DECEMBER 2, @ 10:00 PM**
REGISTRATION WILL RE-OPEN ON RACE DAY AT THE SITE. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO REGISTER. ($45.00 REGISTRATION FEE)
The run will be in conjunction with CARENCRO COUNTRY CHRISTMAS. After the race, stop in and partake in the Carencro Community Center's Christmas Activities.
This will be a fun family event for all. (COSTUMES ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED)
The run will begin at the Carencro Community Center. You are welcome to park there or next door at the Carencro Library.
MILES FOR HOPE
Do you want to run for a reason? Do you want to run to help save lives of children battling catastrophic diseases? Sign up and complete any race distance for Dasher Dancer Prancer, Jungle Gardens, and Zydeco Marathon to receive the EXCLUSIVE MILES FOR HOPE MEDAL to be given on March 8, 2026 at Zydeco Marathon in Lafayette La. All of these races benefit St Jude Childrens Research Hospital. Your participation is vital to ensure that families do not ever pay for treatment, housing, or food while their child is being cared for.
red exclamation mark_Jungle Gardens_ has LIMITED REGISTRATIONS available before it sells out. So please take advantage of this opportunity to register for these 3 events to directly help save lives of children locally and all across the world. Every child deserves a chance to live their best life.
https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/AveryIsland/JungleGardens5K
https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/Lafayette/ZydecoMarathon
**If you are unable to attend, please feel free to run VIRTUALLY and upload your pics to our Facebook Page, Acadiana Fitness.
*THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS ISSUED*
100% OF ALL PROFITS FROM THIS RUN WILL BE DONATED TO ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL~LET'S HELP FIND A CURE
ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT ACADIANA FITNESS AT [email protected] OR 337-565-2253.
Races
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5k Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & SHIRT
Sat 6th December 2025 (8:00AM CST)
$38.10
Warm-Up will begin at 7:45am, race will start at 8:00am. AGE GROUPS 1-19; 20-35; 36-50; 40-49; 50-59; 50 and up. *Medals will be awarded to overall Male and Female, and to 1st Place Male and Female in each age category. -
5k Virtual
Incl. $3.40 Fee & SHIRT
$43.40
If registering before shirt deadline, your shirt will be mailed. ($5.00 shipping fee has been included). If you register after shirt deadline, the $5.00 fee will be donated to St. Jude.
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Carencro Community Center, 5115 N. UNIVERSITY AVENUE, Carencro, 70520, LA, United States
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