LA Fur and Wildlife Festival 5K & 1 Mile

  • Date Sat 10th January 2026
  • Time 8:00AM CST
  • Location Cameron, Louisiana
  • Price $38.50
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 1 Mile, 5km

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Event summary

Get ready for the 11th Annual Louisiana Fur and Wildlife Festival 5K & 1 Mile, taking place on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in the charming town of Cameron, Louisiana! This exciting event kicks off at 8:00 AM at the corner of Marshall St. and Wakefield Rd., right near the ferry. Participants can choose between a scenic 5K or a fun 1-mile race, with early registration fees set at just $35 until January 9, or $40 on race day.

By registering early, you'll not only secure your spot but also receive a stylish t-shirt (if registered by January 4) and a free admission wristband to explore the vibrant festival grounds. This year's festival honors the Cameron Parish oyster industry, making it a perfect occasion to celebrate local heritage while enjoying the thrill of the race! Plus, all participants will walk away with an alligator tooth necklace, and awards will be given to the top finishers in various age groups. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join a community celebration of wildlife and wellness!

Organiser's Description

11TH ANNUAL LOUISIANA FUR AND WILDLIFE FESTIVAL 5K & 1 MILE



RACE DATE & TIME: JANUARY 10, 2025 @ 8:00 AM

RACE ADDRESS: 100 MARSHALL ST.

CORNER OF MARSHALL ST. & WAKEFIELD RD. NEAR THE FERRY

CAMERON, LA 70631



THE RACE WILL START AND FINISH AT THE CORNER OF MARSHALL ST. & WAKEFIELD RD. NEAR THE FERRY. RACE COURSE MAP IS POSTED BELOW.



REGISTRATION FEES (EARLY & LATE FEES & DATES):

5K & 1 MILE FEES ARE $35 EARLY REGISTRATION UNTIL JAN. 9TH AND $40 RACE DAY



WITH YOUR REGISTRATION FEE YOU WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT (IF REGISTERED BY JAN. 4TH) AND A FREE ADMISSION WRIST BAND FOR ADMISSION INTO THE LA FUR AND WILDLIFE FESTIVAL GROUNDS. THIS YEAR THE LA FUR AND WILDLIFE FESTIVAL IS HONORING THE CAMERON PARISH OYSTER INDUSTRY.



ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON JAN. 9TH AT 1PM.



RACE DAY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE STARTING AT 7:00 AM BUT WILL NOT INCLUDE A T-SHIRT. RACE STARTS AT 8 AM.



T-SHIRTS ARE GUARANTEED ONLY TO REGISTRATIONS DONE BY JAN. 4TH AT MIDNIGHT. THERE WILL BE NO T-SHIRT GIVEN WITH REGISTRATIONS AFTER JANUARY 4TH.



THERE WILL BE NO EVENT T-SHIRTS SOLD AT THE RACE.



AWARDS FOR 5K:

OVERALL MALE WILL RECEIVE AN _ALLIGATOR WALLET_ AND OVERALL FEMALE WILL RECEIVE AN _ALLIGATOR PURSE_.

1ST, 2ND & 3RD PLACE WINNERS IN EACH AGE GROUP BELOW.

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE AN ALLIGATOR TOOTH NECKLACE.



AGE GROUPS:

1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 & 60+



PACKET PICKUP (LOCATION, DATE & TIME):

IS AT 7:00 AM RACE MORNING AT THE RACE SITE



THE RACE BENEFITS THE CAMERON MASONIC LODGE # 439



IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT RUSTY WELCH @ [email protected]



CAMERON PARISH TRIPLE CROWN RACE SERIES

THE FIRST RACE IS THE LOUISIANA FUR AND WILDLIFE FESTIVAL 5K.

THE 2ND RACE IS THE GIBBSTOWN BRIDGE 5K HELD IN APRIL 2026.

HTTPS://RUNSIGNUP.COM/RACE/LA/CREOLE/GIBBSTOWNBRIDGE5K [https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/Creole/GibbstownBridge5K]

THE FINAL RACE IS THE LIGHTHOUSE RUN 5K/10K HELD IN OCTOBER 2026.

HTTPS://RUNSIGNUP.COM/RACE/LA/CAMERON/LIGHTHOUSERUN [https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/Cameron/LighthouseRun]

FINISH ALL 3 EVENTS IN THE CALENDAR YEAR AND RECEIVE A SPECIAL MEDAL AFTER THE BEACH 10K.

Races

  • 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 10th January 2026 (8:00AM CST)

    $38.50

    With your registration fee you will receive a free admission wrist band for admission into the La Fur and Wildlife Festival grounds. Registrations by Jan. 4th will receive a t-shirt.
  • 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 10th January 2026 (8:00AM CST)

    $38.50

    With your registration fee you will receive a free admission wrist band for admission into the La Fur and Wildlife Festival grounds. Registrations by Jan. 4th will receive a t-shirt.

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Location

100 Marshall St., Near the Ferry, Cameron, 70631, LA, United States

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