Franklin Parish Catfish Classic
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Past event
8:00 AM CDT
Baskin, Louisiana
$27.50 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join us for the Franklin Parish Catfish Classic on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in the charming town of Baskin, Louisiana! This beloved local tradition is the area's oldest race, and this year promises to be a fantastic event for participants and spectators alike. The race will start and finish at the Baskin Town Hall, featuring a flat and predominantly paved route perfect for runners of all ages and abilities.
Participants can look forward to a variety of age group categories, from youth (14 and under) to seasoned racers (71 and older), ensuring everyone has a chance to compete. The entry fee of $25 not only includes a stylish race T-shirt if registered by April 20, but also supports a worthy cause—proceeds will benefit Tracey Ready in her courageous battle against breast cancer. Plus, enjoy a delicious treat of free fried catfish post-race! Come out, wear purple in support of Tracey, and be part of this uplifting community event. Don’t miss the excitement of the Franklin Parish Catfish Classic!
Participants can look forward to a variety of age group categories, from youth (14 and under) to seasoned racers (71 and older), ensuring everyone has a chance to compete. The entry fee of $25 not only includes a stylish race T-shirt if registered by April 20, but also supports a worthy cause—proceeds will benefit Tracey Ready in her courageous battle against breast cancer. Plus, enjoy a delicious treat of free fried catfish post-race! Come out, wear purple in support of Tracey, and be part of this uplifting community event. Don’t miss the excitement of the Franklin Parish Catfish Classic!
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Franklin Parish Catfish Classic 5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed8:00 AM CDT
$27.50
Organiser's description
THE CATFISH CLASSIC IS OUR AREA'S OLDEST RACE! IT WILL BE HELD IN BASKIN, LA AGAIN THIS YEAR - SAT., 4/26/25 WITH START/FINISH AT THE BASKIN TOWN HALL! THERE WILL BE FRIED CATFISH AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE TO OUR PARTICIPANTS AFTER THE RACE! WINNSBORO SPORTS IS OUR TITLE SPONSOR, AND THE PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT TRACEY READY AND HER FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER. COME OUT, AND WEAR HER FAVORITE COLOR - PURPLE! ROUTE IS FLAT AND PREDOMINANTLY PAVED - RACE TIMING BY MCDUFFIE TIMING.
AGE GROUPS - M/F 14 & UNDER; 5 YEAR INCREMENTS THROUGH 64 YEARS OF AGE. MASTERS 65-70 WITH 71+ GRAND MASTERS. GRAND MASTERS ENTRY FEES ARE SPONSORED BY WINNSBORO SPORTS THIS YEAR! $25 RACE REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES A T-SHIRT IF REGISTERED BY 4/20/25
AGE GROUPS - M/F 14 & UNDER; 5 YEAR INCREMENTS THROUGH 64 YEARS OF AGE. MASTERS 65-70 WITH 71+ GRAND MASTERS. GRAND MASTERS ENTRY FEES ARE SPONSORED BY WINNSBORO SPORTS THIS YEAR! $25 RACE REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES A T-SHIRT IF REGISTERED BY 4/20/25
Location
1325 LA 15, Baskin, 71219, LA, United States
Franklin Parish Catfish Classic
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