Kiwanis 5K Color Run and Pancake Festival
- Date Sat 5th September 2026
- Time 7:45AM CDT
- Location Natchitoches, Louisiana
- Price $11.60 - $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join the vibrant community of Natchitoches on Saturday, September 5th, 2026, for the exhilarating Kiwanis 5K Color Run and Pancake Festival! This much-anticipated annual event kicks off at 7:45 AM with a fun-filled 1-mile run, followed by the colorful 5K Color Run at 8:00 AM, where participants will be splashed with color along the route. Runners of all ages can compete for placement medals, with categories spanning from 13 & under to 60+.
The festivities take place at the Northwestern State University's Collins Family Pavilion, and you won't want to miss the delightful pancake breakfast from 7 AM to 11 AM—yes, it’s FREE! Enjoy fluffy pancakes, savory sausage, and your choice of refreshing beverages. Families can also partake in the free Kids Zone, complete with face painting and bounce houses, making this event a perfect outing for everyone. Not only is this a day filled with fun and fitness, but it also supports vital community service projects by the Kiwanis Club of Natchitoches. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day of color, pancakes, and community spirit!
The festivities take place at the Northwestern State University's Collins Family Pavilion, and you won't want to miss the delightful pancake breakfast from 7 AM to 11 AM—yes, it’s FREE! Enjoy fluffy pancakes, savory sausage, and your choice of refreshing beverages. Families can also partake in the free Kids Zone, complete with face painting and bounce houses, making this event a perfect outing for everyone. Not only is this a day filled with fun and fitness, but it also supports vital community service projects by the Kiwanis Club of Natchitoches. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day of color, pancakes, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
On Saturday September 5th, 2026, 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 the Northwestern State University's Collins Family Pavilion (between Turpin Stadium and Prather Coliseum).
T-SHIRT DEADLINE IS AUGUST 22ND!
At 7:45am, 1-mile fun run begins with the overall top 3 getting a placement medal.
At 8:00am, the 5K Color Run kicks off and along the route, there will be volunteers throwing color at those who want to participate. Overall tope 3 race winners will receive a placement medal as well as each top 3 in age groups: 13 & under/14-19,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60+
A full pancake breakfast will be available from 7am - 11am. The pancakes will be free to all guests. Yes, 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 middles schools, dry cleaning for school uniforms and coat donations drives, literacy project and more.
T-SHIRT DEADLINE IS AUGUST 22ND!
At 7:45am, 1-mile fun run begins with the overall top 3 getting a placement medal.
At 8:00am, the 5K Color Run kicks off and along the route, there will be volunteers throwing color at those who want to participate. Overall tope 3 race winners will receive a placement medal as well as each top 3 in age groups: 13 & under/14-19,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60+
A full pancake breakfast will be available from 7am - 11am. The pancakes will be free to all guests. Yes, 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 middles schools, dry cleaning for school uniforms and coat donations drives, literacy project and more.
Races
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5K Color Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th September 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$38.10
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Kids 12 & Under 5k Color Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th September 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$11.60
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1 Mile Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th September 2026 (7:45AM CDT)
$22.20
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Kids 12 & Under 1 Mile Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th September 2026 (7:45AM CDT)
$11.60
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Location
210 South Jefferson Street, Natchitoches, 71457, LA, United States
Kiwanis 5K Color Run and Pancake Festival
