Holy Ghost Creole Festival 5K & 1 Mile
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Opelousas, Louisiana
- Price $27.95 - $32.95
- Races 4 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
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Event summary
Join the excitement at the Holy Ghost Creole Festival 5K & 1 Mile on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in Opelousas, St. Landry! This vibrant event kicks off at 8:00 a.m. and promises a fantastic morning filled with fitness, fun, and community spirit. Celebrate the rich heritage of the area with a 5K run/walk and a 1-mile fun run/walk, perfect for participants of all ages. With registration fees at just $30 for the 5K and $25 for the 1-mile event, it's an affordable way to enjoy some healthy competition before indulging in the festival's famous homemade sweet potato pies and cracklin.
Whether you're a local or visiting, this event is a great way to kickstart your weekend with family and friends. For those unable to join in person, a virtual option is available, allowing you to participate from anywhere. Don't miss out on this unique blend of running, food, music, and community celebration in the heart of Opelousas. Get ready to lace up your sneakers and experience the joy of the Holy Ghost Creole Festival!
Whether you're a local or visiting, this event is a great way to kickstart your weekend with family and friends. For those unable to join in person, a virtual option is available, allowing you to participate from anywhere. Don't miss out on this unique blend of running, food, music, and community celebration in the heart of Opelousas. Get ready to lace up your sneakers and experience the joy of the Holy Ghost Creole Festival!
Organiser's Description
HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC CHURCH
CREOLE FESTIVAL WAKE-UP FEATURE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 AT 8:00 A.M.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC CHURCH IN OPELOUSAS, LA HAS BEEN BAKING UP HOMEMADE SWEET POTATO PIES AND FRYING CRACKLIN FOR 30 YEARS AT OUR ANNUAL CREOLE FESTIVAL. SEVERAL YEARS AGO NOW WE DECIDED TO GET IN A QUICK RUN/WALK BEFORE EATING DELICIOUS FOODS THE REST OF THE WEEKEND. COME OUT AND JOIN US IN CELEBRATING OUR GREAT HERITAGE FILLED WITH RUN, FOOD, MUSIC, FAMILY AND FUN.
ENTRY FEES:
INDIVIDUALS: $30 REGISTRATION FOR 5K RUN OR WALK
$25 REGISTRATION FOR 1 MILE FUN RUN OR WALK
$20 REGISTRATION FOR AGES 1-18 FOR THE 5K OR 1 MILE
WE ARE OFFERING A VIRTUAL OPTION FOR THE 5K AND 1 MILE AGAIN THIS YEAR. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO RUN OR WALK YOUR DISTANCE ON YOUR OWN AND TURN IN YOUR RESULTS ONLINE HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/53565].
$25 REGISTRATION FOR THE VIRTUAL 1 MILE RUN/WALK
$30 REGISTRATION FOR THE VIRTUAL 5K RUN/WALK
RACE DAY REGISTRATION 6:30 A.M. -7:30 A.M.
$30 RACE DAY REGISTRATION FOR 5K RUN OR WALK
$25 RACE DAY REGISTRATION FOR 1 MILE FUN RUN OR WALK
REFUNDS & RACE DELAYS:
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS. THE RACE WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE, BUT THE RACE DIRECTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THE COURSE OR CHANGE THE START TIME OF THE RACE FOR THE SAFETY OF THE PARTICIPANTS.
PACKET PICK-UP & RACE DAY REGISTRATION:
ALL PACKETS WILL BE PICKED UP ON RACE DAY BETWEEN 6:30 A.M. AND 7:30 A.M.
DIRECTIONS TO RACE SITE:
FROM LAFAYETTE: I-49 N TO EXIT 19B 190W OPELOUSAS. GO THROUGH THE 1ST TWO RED LIGHTS ON 190W. TAKE A RIGHT AT THE 3RD RED LIGHT (UNION ST.). HEAD NORTH ON UNION, CROSSING THE RAILROAD TRACK. HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC CHURCH WILL BE ON THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE ABOUT 1/2 A BLOCK AFTER CROSSING THE RAILROAD TRACK. PLEASE PARK ALONG UNION STREET OR IN THE PARKING LOT (OLD COURVILLE TOYOTA BUILDING) ACROSS FROM THE CHURCH.
THE 5K RUN/WALK:
THE RUN WILL START AND FINISH ON THE HOLY GHOST FESTIVAL GROUNDS.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT TAMIKO CHATMAN AT THE CHURCH PARISH OFFICE (337) 942-2732 OR TONI EFFINGGER AT TEFFINGGER@REMAX.NET
REGISTRATION FORMS AVAILABLE ONLINE HERE [https://www.hgcatholic.org/media/1/Parish%20Life/Holy%20Ghost%20Catholic%20Church%202022%205k-1m%20appl%281%29.pdf]:
MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: HTTP://WWW.HGCATHOLIC.ORG [http://www.hgcatholic.org]
MAIL PAPER REGISTRATION FORMS TO:
HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC CHURCH 747 N. UNION ST., OPELOUSAS, LA 70570, ATTN: RACE DIRECTOR. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC CHURCH.
CREOLE FESTIVAL WAKE-UP FEATURE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 AT 8:00 A.M.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC CHURCH IN OPELOUSAS, LA HAS BEEN BAKING UP HOMEMADE SWEET POTATO PIES AND FRYING CRACKLIN FOR 30 YEARS AT OUR ANNUAL CREOLE FESTIVAL. SEVERAL YEARS AGO NOW WE DECIDED TO GET IN A QUICK RUN/WALK BEFORE EATING DELICIOUS FOODS THE REST OF THE WEEKEND. COME OUT AND JOIN US IN CELEBRATING OUR GREAT HERITAGE FILLED WITH RUN, FOOD, MUSIC, FAMILY AND FUN.
ENTRY FEES:
INDIVIDUALS: $30 REGISTRATION FOR 5K RUN OR WALK
$25 REGISTRATION FOR 1 MILE FUN RUN OR WALK
$20 REGISTRATION FOR AGES 1-18 FOR THE 5K OR 1 MILE
WE ARE OFFERING A VIRTUAL OPTION FOR THE 5K AND 1 MILE AGAIN THIS YEAR. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO RUN OR WALK YOUR DISTANCE ON YOUR OWN AND TURN IN YOUR RESULTS ONLINE HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/53565].
$25 REGISTRATION FOR THE VIRTUAL 1 MILE RUN/WALK
$30 REGISTRATION FOR THE VIRTUAL 5K RUN/WALK
RACE DAY REGISTRATION 6:30 A.M. -7:30 A.M.
$30 RACE DAY REGISTRATION FOR 5K RUN OR WALK
$25 RACE DAY REGISTRATION FOR 1 MILE FUN RUN OR WALK
REFUNDS & RACE DELAYS:
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS. THE RACE WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE, BUT THE RACE DIRECTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THE COURSE OR CHANGE THE START TIME OF THE RACE FOR THE SAFETY OF THE PARTICIPANTS.
PACKET PICK-UP & RACE DAY REGISTRATION:
ALL PACKETS WILL BE PICKED UP ON RACE DAY BETWEEN 6:30 A.M. AND 7:30 A.M.
DIRECTIONS TO RACE SITE:
FROM LAFAYETTE: I-49 N TO EXIT 19B 190W OPELOUSAS. GO THROUGH THE 1ST TWO RED LIGHTS ON 190W. TAKE A RIGHT AT THE 3RD RED LIGHT (UNION ST.). HEAD NORTH ON UNION, CROSSING THE RAILROAD TRACK. HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC CHURCH WILL BE ON THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE ABOUT 1/2 A BLOCK AFTER CROSSING THE RAILROAD TRACK. PLEASE PARK ALONG UNION STREET OR IN THE PARKING LOT (OLD COURVILLE TOYOTA BUILDING) ACROSS FROM THE CHURCH.
THE 5K RUN/WALK:
THE RUN WILL START AND FINISH ON THE HOLY GHOST FESTIVAL GROUNDS.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT TAMIKO CHATMAN AT THE CHURCH PARISH OFFICE (337) 942-2732 OR TONI EFFINGGER AT TEFFINGGER@REMAX.NET
REGISTRATION FORMS AVAILABLE ONLINE HERE [https://www.hgcatholic.org/media/1/Parish%20Life/Holy%20Ghost%20Catholic%20Church%202022%205k-1m%20appl%281%29.pdf]:
MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: HTTP://WWW.HGCATHOLIC.ORG [http://www.hgcatholic.org]
MAIL PAPER REGISTRATION FORMS TO:
HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC CHURCH 747 N. UNION ST., OPELOUSAS, LA 70570, ATTN: RACE DIRECTOR. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC CHURCH.
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