ICCS Fest and Panther Run
- Date Sun 26th January 2025
- Time 10:15AM EST
- Location Lake Charles, Louisiana
- Price $32.80 - $64.60
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the ICCS Fest and Panther Run on Sunday, January 26, 2025, in beautiful Lake Charles, Calcasieu! This annual event features a fantastic lineup of races including a brand-new 10K, a 5K, and a thrilling 1-Mile Color Run. Participants will experience scenic routes winding through the charming streets of the Margaret Place District and along the stunning Shell Beach Drive. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or just there to cheer on the community, this event promises excitement for everyone!
The day kicks off with packet pickup and registration starting at 8:00 a.m., followed by a 9:00 a.m. Mass and race activities throughout the morning. Runners will have the chance to compete for awards in various age categories, and all participants receive a long sleeve performance t-shirt! The ICCS Fest runs from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., offering plenty of entertainment and community spirit. Don't miss your chance to support ICCS while enjoying a vibrant day filled with health, camaraderie, and color!
The day kicks off with packet pickup and registration starting at 8:00 a.m., followed by a 9:00 a.m. Mass and race activities throughout the morning. Runners will have the chance to compete for awards in various age categories, and all participants receive a long sleeve performance t-shirt! The ICCS Fest runs from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., offering plenty of entertainment and community spirit. Don't miss your chance to support ICCS while enjoying a vibrant day filled with health, camaraderie, and color!
Organiser's Description
ICCS PANTHER RUN
ICCS PTO WILL BE HOLDING ITS ANNUAL PANTHER RUN/WALK 10K, 5K, AND 1-MILE COLOR RUN ON SUNDAY JANUARY 26, 2025. WE ARE INCREDIBLY EXCITED TO OFFER OUR FIRST 10K ROUTE! 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 AVE. AND HEAD NORTH ON WILSON TOWARD SHELL BEACH DRIVE. TAKE A LEFT ON SHELL BEACH DRIVE. TAKE A LEFT ON MARINE ST AT THE PORT. TAKE A LEFT ON TO SALLIER ST. TURN AROUND AT THE 3.1 MILE MARKER. WATER STATION WILL BE PROVIDED AT 5K TURN AROUND POINT AND 10K TURN AROUND POINT.
5K
START AT WILSON AVE. 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 AVE. 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 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22; $65 ON RACE DAY
5K = $40 PER PERSON THROUGH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22; $45 ON RACE DAY
1-MILE/ COLOR RUN = $30 PER PERSON THROUGH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22; $35 ON RACE DAY
PACKET PICK-UP:
REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS NEED PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. PROXY PICKUP IS ALLOWED FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS, HUSBAND/WIFE/SIBLING, WITH IDENTIFICATION.
DATES/TIMES = FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2025, 2:30 P.M.-5:30 P.M.; SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2025, 8:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M. (1-MILE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE UNTIL 10:30 A.M.)
LOCATION FOR PICKUP ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 24: ICCS MAIN LOBBY, 1536 RYAN STREET, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
LOCATION FOR PICKUP ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 26: ICCS CAFETERIA ENTRANCE, 1536 RYAN STREET, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
RACE DAY SCHEDULE: SUNDAY, JANUARY 26TH
Packet Pickup & Registration 8:00-10:00 a.m. (1-mile registration available until 10:30 a.m.)
Mass 9:00 a.m.
10K & 5K Pre-race briefing 10:00 a.m.
10K & 5K Race begins 10:15 a.m.
1mile Pre-race Activities 10:45 a.m.
Activities include ICCS class count & color Coach Barber
1mile Color Run begins 11:00 a.m.
10K & 5K Awards 11:15 a.m.
ICCS FEST 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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
1st & 2nd 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
Long 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 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2025 BY MIDNIGHT.
Additional purchases of t-shirts can be made online at RunSignUp.com registration site, or at Race Day Registration if available. More information to be sent out to purchase ICCS Fest tickets.
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 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
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR 2024 ICCS FEST SPONSORS!
Presenting Sponsor:
-Shearman Foundation
Gold Sponsor:
-Keiland Construction, LLC
Silver Sponsor:
-Way Construction
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR 2024 PAWS FOR A CAUSE SPONSORS!
Leaders of The Pack:
- Broussard Knoll Law Firm
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
- Davies Family Medicine
- Henderson & Hunt Brother's Pizza
- Image360
- Jacque Bourgeois Electric
- Lundy, LLP
- SBB Enterprises, LLC
- Veron Bice, LLC
Big Cat:
- Dollar Electric, Inc.
- Gator Services & Rentals, LLC
- Hankins Development
- Lee Hoffoss Injury Lawyers
- Muddy Water Dredging, LLC
- Navarra's Jewelry & Gifts
- Performance Contractors, Inc.
- The Arredondo Family
- Thibodeaux Medical Clinic
Panther Pride:
- Christian Matthew Trucking, LLC
- Hancock Whitney Bank
- Mission Flares & Combustion, LLC
- Retina Center at The Eye Clinic
- The Liles Family
- The Pham Family
Cub:
- Center for Orthopaedics- Dr. Andrew Foret, M.D.
- Christus St. Patrick/ Ochsner Spiritual Care
- Healthy Image Marketing Agency
- Kreation's Embroidery & Gifts
- Mangrum's Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc.
- Neighborhood Mini Storage
- T's Place
- The Crookshank Family
- The Hunter Family
- The Quam Family
- The Serrano Family
ICCS PTO WILL BE HOLDING ITS ANNUAL PANTHER RUN/WALK 10K, 5K, AND 1-MILE COLOR RUN ON SUNDAY JANUARY 26, 2025. WE ARE INCREDIBLY EXCITED TO OFFER OUR FIRST 10K ROUTE! 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 AVE. AND HEAD NORTH ON WILSON TOWARD SHELL BEACH DRIVE. TAKE A LEFT ON SHELL BEACH DRIVE. TAKE A LEFT ON MARINE ST AT THE PORT. TAKE A LEFT ON TO SALLIER ST. TURN AROUND AT THE 3.1 MILE MARKER. WATER STATION WILL BE PROVIDED AT 5K TURN AROUND POINT AND 10K TURN AROUND POINT.
5K
START AT WILSON AVE. 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 AVE. 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 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22; $65 ON RACE DAY
5K = $40 PER PERSON THROUGH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22; $45 ON RACE DAY
1-MILE/ COLOR RUN = $30 PER PERSON THROUGH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22; $35 ON RACE DAY
PACKET PICK-UP:
REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS NEED PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. PROXY PICKUP IS ALLOWED FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS, HUSBAND/WIFE/SIBLING, WITH IDENTIFICATION.
DATES/TIMES = FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2025, 2:30 P.M.-5:30 P.M.; SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2025, 8:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M. (1-MILE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE UNTIL 10:30 A.M.)
LOCATION FOR PICKUP ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 24: ICCS MAIN LOBBY, 1536 RYAN STREET, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
LOCATION FOR PICKUP ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 26: ICCS CAFETERIA ENTRANCE, 1536 RYAN STREET, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
RACE DAY SCHEDULE: SUNDAY, JANUARY 26TH
Packet Pickup & Registration 8:00-10:00 a.m. (1-mile registration available until 10:30 a.m.)
Mass 9:00 a.m.
10K & 5K Pre-race briefing 10:00 a.m.
10K & 5K Race begins 10:15 a.m.
1mile Pre-race Activities 10:45 a.m.
Activities include ICCS class count & color Coach Barber
1mile Color Run begins 11:00 a.m.
10K & 5K Awards 11:15 a.m.
ICCS FEST 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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
1st & 2nd 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
Long 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 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2025 BY MIDNIGHT.
Additional purchases of t-shirts can be made online at RunSignUp.com registration site, or at Race Day Registration if available. More information to be sent out to purchase ICCS Fest tickets.
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 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
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR 2024 ICCS FEST SPONSORS!
Presenting Sponsor:
-Shearman Foundation
Gold Sponsor:
-Keiland Construction, LLC
Silver Sponsor:
-Way Construction
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR 2024 PAWS FOR A CAUSE SPONSORS!
Leaders of The Pack:
- Broussard Knoll Law Firm
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
- Davies Family Medicine
- Henderson & Hunt Brother's Pizza
- Image360
- Jacque Bourgeois Electric
- Lundy, LLP
- SBB Enterprises, LLC
- Veron Bice, LLC
Big Cat:
- Dollar Electric, Inc.
- Gator Services & Rentals, LLC
- Hankins Development
- Lee Hoffoss Injury Lawyers
- Muddy Water Dredging, LLC
- Navarra's Jewelry & Gifts
- Performance Contractors, Inc.
- The Arredondo Family
- Thibodeaux Medical Clinic
Panther Pride:
- Christian Matthew Trucking, LLC
- Hancock Whitney Bank
- Mission Flares & Combustion, LLC
- Retina Center at The Eye Clinic
- The Liles Family
- The Pham Family
Cub:
- Center for Orthopaedics- Dr. Andrew Foret, M.D.
- Christus St. Patrick/ Ochsner Spiritual Care
- Healthy Image Marketing Agency
- Kreation's Embroidery & Gifts
- Mangrum's Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc.
- Neighborhood Mini Storage
- T's Place
- The Crookshank Family
- The Hunter Family
- The Quam Family
- The Serrano Family
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