Kiwanis 5K Color Run and Pancake Festival
- Date Sat 20th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Natchitoches, Louisiana
- Price $11.60 - $38.10
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a vibrant and fun-filled day at the Kiwanis 5K Color Run and Pancake Festival on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, in beautiful Natchitoches! This exciting event will kick off at 8 AM at the Collins Family Pavilion at Northwestern State University, featuring a 1-mile fun run followed by the thrilling 5K Color Run at 8:45 AM. Participants can enjoy a splash of color along the route, making for a memorable experience. Runners of all ages can compete for medals in various categories, ensuring everyone has a chance to shine.
But that's not all! From 7 AM to 11 AM, guests can indulge in a FREE pancake breakfast, complete with delicious pancakes, sausage, and a selection of beverages like milk, coffee, and juices. Families are welcome to enjoy the free Kids Zone, featuring face painting and bounce houses for the little ones. This annual event supports vital community projects by the Kiwanis Club of Natchitoches, including literacy initiatives and programs for local youth. Don’t miss out on this fantastic day of color, community, and pancakes!
But that's not all! From 7 AM to 11 AM, guests can indulge in a FREE pancake breakfast, complete with delicious pancakes, sausage, and a selection of beverages like milk, coffee, and juices. Families are welcome to enjoy the free Kids Zone, featuring face painting and bounce houses for the little ones. This annual event supports vital community projects by the Kiwanis Club of Natchitoches, including literacy initiatives and programs for local youth. Don’t miss out on this fantastic day of color, community, and pancakes!
Organiser's Description
On Saturday, September 20th, 2025, the Kiwanis Club of Natchitoches is hosting its annual 5K Color Run and Pancake Festival, benefiting the club's service project funds. The event will start at Northwestern State Universitys Collins Family Pavilion (between Turpin Stadium and Prather Coliseum).
At 8 am, 1-mile fun run begins with the overall top 3 getting a placement medal.
At 8:45 am, the 5K Color Run kicks off and along the route, there will be volunteers throwing color at those who want to participate. Overall top 3 race winners will receive a placement medal as well as each top 3 in the age groups: 12 & under / 13-15 / 16-19 / 20-29 / 30-34 / 35-39 / 40-44 / 45-49 / 50-54 / 55-59 / 60-69 / 70+
A full pancake breakfast will be available from 7 am to 11 am. The pancakes will be FREE to all guests. Yep, we said FREE PANCAKES! The breakfast itself will include delicious pancakes, sausage, and your choice of beverage (milk, coffee, apple juice or orange juice).
A free Kids Zone will be setup with face painting and bounce houses.
This event is the primary fundraiser for the Kiwanis Club of Natchitoches, supporting its service budget. Project examples are Terrific Kids program, K-Kids clubs at area elementary schools, Builders Clubs at area middle schools, dry cleaning for school uniforms and coat donation drives, literacy projects, and more.
At 8 am, 1-mile fun run begins with the overall top 3 getting a placement medal.
At 8:45 am, the 5K Color Run kicks off and along the route, there will be volunteers throwing color at those who want to participate. Overall top 3 race winners will receive a placement medal as well as each top 3 in the age groups: 12 & under / 13-15 / 16-19 / 20-29 / 30-34 / 35-39 / 40-44 / 45-49 / 50-54 / 55-59 / 60-69 / 70+
A full pancake breakfast will be available from 7 am to 11 am. The pancakes will be FREE to all guests. Yep, we said FREE PANCAKES! The breakfast itself will include delicious pancakes, sausage, and your choice of beverage (milk, coffee, apple juice or orange juice).
A free Kids Zone will be setup with face painting and bounce houses.
This event is the primary fundraiser for the Kiwanis Club of Natchitoches, supporting its service budget. Project examples are Terrific Kids program, K-Kids clubs at area elementary schools, Builders Clubs at area middle schools, dry cleaning for school uniforms and coat donation drives, literacy projects, and more.
Races
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5K Color Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (8:45AM CDT)
$38.10
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1 Mile Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$22.20
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Kids 12 & Under 5k Color Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (8:45AM CDT)
$11.60
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Kids 12 & Under 1 Mile Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$11.60
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Couch Supporter
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$27.50
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