ICCS PANTHER RUN:
ICCS PTO will be holding its annual Panther Run/Walk 10k, 5K, and 1-Mile Color Run on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The races and color run will wind through the streets of the beautiful Margaret Place District and along Shell Beach Dr. Please join us and support ICCS whether you run, walk or cheer! Proceeds from this event go to benefit the faculty, staff, and children of ICCS.

BRIEF ROUTE DESCRIPTION:
10K
Start at Wilson St. and head north on Wilson toward Shell Beach Drive. Take a left on Shell Beach Drive. Turn around at Marine St at the 10K turnaround sign. Take a Run down Shell Beach to Clarence St. Turn left on Bord Du Lac Drive/Clarence St. Follow the jogging path on the lakefront until the final turnaround near the Veteran's Memorial. Turn around at the 10K turnaround and run back on the jogging path to Shell Beach. Turn right on Shell Beach. Turn left on Wilson St. and finish at the start/finish line. Water stops will be located on the 5K and 10K routes.

5K
Start at Wilson St. and head north on Wilson toward Shell Beach Drive. Take a left on Shell Beach Drive. This is an out and back route. Water station will be provided at 1.56 mile turn around point.

1-MILE COLOR RUN
Start at Wilson St. and head North on Wilson towards Shell Beach Drive. Take a right on Pithon St. Take a left on Park Ave. Take a left on Griffith St. Take a left on Wilson St. Take a right on Grove St. Take a right on Harrison St. Take a Right on Wilson St. Finish at the starting line.

REGISTRATION:

10K =$60 PER PERSON THROUGH SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 AT 7:00 AM; $65 RACE DAY REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION PRICE INCLUDES SHORT SLEEVE PERFORMANCE T-SHIRT (GUARANTEED DELIVERY BY RACE DAY IF REGISTERED BY THE OCTOBER 4TH DEADLINE) AND FESTIVAL WRISTBAND ($20 VALUE USED FOR FOOD AND GAMES AT FESTIVAL).

5K = $40 PER PERSON THROUGH SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 AT 6:30 AM; $45 RACE DAY REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION PRICE INCLUDES SHORT SLEEVE PERFORMANCE T-SHIRT (GUARANTEED DELIVERY BY RACE DAY IF REGISTERED BY THE OCTOBER 4TH DEADLINE) AND FESTIVAL WRISTBAND ($20 VALUE USED FOR FOOD AND GAMES AT FESTIVAL).

1-MILE/ COLOR RUN = $30 PER PERSON THROUGH SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 AT 10:30 AM; $35 RACE DAY REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION PRICE INCLUDES SHORT SLEEVE PERFORMANCE T-SHIRT (GUARANTEED DELIVERY IF REGISTERED BY THE OCTOBER 4TH DEADLINE) AND FESTIVAL WRISTBAND ($20 VALUE USED FOR FOOD AND GAMES AT FESTIVAL).


PACKET PICK-UP:
REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS NEED PHOTO IDENTIFICATION.
PROXY PICKUP IS ALLOWED FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS, HUSBAND/WIFE/SIBLING, WITH IDENTIFICATION.

DATES/TIMES = FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026, 2 PM-6 PM; SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026, 10 AM-12 PM; SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2026, 6:30 AM-6:45 AM (5K/10K REGISTRATION AVAILABLE UNTIL RACE START), 8:30 AM-10:30 AM (1-MILE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE UNTIL 10:30 A.M.)

LOCATION FOR PICKUP ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 ICCS MAIN LOBBY (RYAN STREET ENTRANCE), 1536 RYAN STREET, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
LOCATION FOR PICKUP ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24: ICCS PARK AVENUE ENTRANCE, 1536 RYAN STREET, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
LOCATION FOR PICKUP ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25: ICCS PARK AVENUE ENTRANCE, 1536 RYAN STREET, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601

RACE DAY SCHEDULE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2026

7:00 AM- On-site registration for 5k & 10k and packet pick-up

7:30 AM- Start for the 5k & 10k/ on-site registration closes

8:30 AM to 10:30 AM- 1-mile/ color run Registration and packet pick-up

8:30 AM- Arrival of guests for Mass

9:30 AM- Mass begins

10:30 AM- Class count & color Mrs. Hebert!

10:45 AM- Color Run begins

1:00 PM- Fest ends

BIB ASSIGNMENTS
Each runner will be issued a bib number at Packet Pick-Up. It is the responsibility of the runner to wear the bib during the race.
Race bibs are to be worn on front of abdominal area throughout the race.
Runners without bib numbers will not receive a time/score.
Please remember to fill out the Emergency Medical Information on the bib number.

AGE GROUP CATEGORIES & AWARDS
Awards will be issued to the following categories for the 10K & 5K ONLY:
Overall male and female: $50 gift certificate to House of Sole
1st-3rd place male and female runners in each age group:
10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and older

REGISTRATION QUESTIONS
All registrations and fees are non-refundable.

SHIRTS
Short sleeve performance t-shirts are provided to registered participants of the 10K, 5K & 1-Miler. Shirts and specific shirt sizes are guaranteed if you register by SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026, BY MIDNIGHT. If registered after the deadline, shirts may be received after the race depending on size ordered.


Additional purchases of t-shirts can be made online at RunSignUp.com registration site, or at Race Day Registration if available.

WEATHER
If there is lightning in the area, the race will either have a delayed start; route may be altered, or depending on the intensity of the weather, be cancelled. If fog is present, the visibility will determine if delayed start is necessary. The Race Director will make the determination.
If race is cancelled due to inclement weather or other reasons, notification of cancellation will be sent to registered participants via email and posted on ICCS Facebook page.

PARKING
Parking is available at Lock Park, and ICCS Parking lot on Ryan Street. However, carpooling is recommended. We encourage courteous behavior toward our neighbors, refrain from parking in grass or on the streets. Please do not block any driveway. No parking on Wilson Avenue, Park Avenue or Shell Beach Drive.

EMERGENCY ACTION PLANS
The following actions are taken to provide runners with a safe course:
1) Marshall's Office Officers are positioned along the route for your safety.
2) Volunteers are positioned along the route to monitor medical and safety concerns.
3) Strollers are permitted.

Runners should take the following precautions for a safe run:
1) Do not wear earbuds or listen to music while on the route.
2) Obey basic road rules and Marshall's Office Officers.
3) Stay home if sick. Wash or sanitize hands.

VOLUNTEER
We appreciate your talent and time. Volunteer opportunities exist for the following duties:
. Race packet stuffing and organizing
. Packet pick-up day before race
. Packet pick-up day of race
. Race site setup
. Cheer and hydration station on race route
. Medical personnel along route for safety of runners
. Cleanup

SPONSORS

2026-2027 ICCS PANTHER RUN SPONSORS

Presenting Sponsor:
-Broussard Knoll Law Firm

Color Run Sponsor:
-Shearman Foundation
-Crawford Orthodontics

Gold Sponsor:
-Bowtie Marina, LLC

Silver Sponsor:
-Counted Beans
-Aesthetic Center

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR 2026-2027 PAWS FOR A CAUSE SPONSORS!

Leaders of The Pack:
-Broussard Knoll Law Firm
-Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
-Davies Family Medicine
-The Foret Family
-Gregory Family
-Henderson/Hunt Brothers Pizza
-image360
-Performance Contractors, Inc.

Big Cat:
-Dollar Electric, Inc.
-Cayla and Justin McQuiston
-Muddy Water Dredging
-Navarra's Jewelry & Gifts
-Bolton Ford

Panther Pride:
-Sally Foret
-Hancock Whitney Bank
-Jessica & Stephen Liles
-Seale Family Dentistry

Cub:
-First National Bank of DeRidder
-Hurricane Off Road
-Jessica & Kelly Sonnier
-The Serrano Family
-Yank Sing Chinese Restaurant
-Jason & Lindsey Crookshank
-Maxx Physical Therapy
-The Arredondo Family