LAR's Contraband 5 Miler
- Date Sat 3rd May 2025
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Lake Charles, Louisiana
- Price $48.75
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Contraband 5 Miler on Saturday, May 3, 2025! This exciting event, located in the scenic Lake Charles, Calcasieu, celebrates its 49th anniversary with a special Kentucky Derby theme. Participants will experience a flat and fast course that begins and ends at the Lake Charles City Court, taking runners along the picturesque Lakeshore Drive, where beautiful views of the lake and stunning estates await.
The race kicks off at 7:00 AM, and everyone is encouraged to join the fun, whether you’re a seasoned runner or just getting started. Don your best Kentucky Derby hat for a chance to win an award, and don’t forget to bring your hobby horse to gallop along the route! With cash prizes for the top finishers and age group awards in ten-year increments, this event promises a memorable experience for all participants. Registration fees vary, so be sure to sign up early to secure your spot and your event t-shirt. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and celebration in beautiful Lake Charles!
The race kicks off at 7:00 AM, and everyone is encouraged to join the fun, whether you’re a seasoned runner or just getting started. Don your best Kentucky Derby hat for a chance to win an award, and don’t forget to bring your hobby horse to gallop along the route! With cash prizes for the top finishers and age group awards in ten-year increments, this event promises a memorable experience for all participants. Registration fees vary, so be sure to sign up early to secure your spot and your event t-shirt. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and celebration in beautiful Lake Charles!
Organiser's Description
LAKE AREA RUNNERS PRESENTS THE 2025 CONTRABAND 5 MILER!
THOROUGHBRED DERBY DASH!
COME CELEBRATE THE 49TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LAKE AREA RUNNERS' CONTRABAND 5 MILER WITH US! THE CONTRABAND 5MILER IS NORMALLY A PIRATE THEMED EVENT. THIS YEAR, WE ARE CELEBRATING THE KENTUCKY DERBY.
AWARD TO BE GIVEN TO THE RUNNER WITH THE BEST KENTUCKY DERBY HAT! BRING YOUR HOBBY HORSE AND GALLOP ALONG LAKESHORE DRIVE!
RACE DATE AND TIME: SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025 AT 7:00AM
LOCATION:
LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT PARKING LOT
118 WEST MILL STREET
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
ROUTE DESCRIPTION:
THE COURSE IS FLAT AND FAST. ROUTE BEGINS AND ENDS AT 118 WEST MILL STREET NEAR LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT. ROUTE RUNS ALONG THE SCENIC LAKESHORE DRIVE WITH BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF THE LAKE AND ITS LAKE HOUSES AND LARGE ESTATES.
REGISTRATION FEES:
$45 = MARCH 13, 2025 - APRIL 15, 2025
$50 = APRIL 16, 2025 - MAY 2, 2025
$55 = MAY 2 & 3 , 2025 (ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY)
*AGE BASED PRICING OF REGISTRATION FEES:
REGISTRANTS 5 - 9 YEARS OLD = $5 REGISTRATION FEE (SHIRT NOT INCLUDED). SHIRTS MAY BE PURCHASED $18.
REGISTRANTS 65 YEARS AND OLDER = FREE REGISTRATION (SHIRT NOT INCLUDED). SHIRTS MAY BE PURCHASED $18.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE A SHIRT, PURCHASE A SHIRT AS AN "ADD-ON" BEFORE CHECKOUT.
PACKET PICKUP:
FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2025
*
WHERE: SOUTHERN SPECIALTY PRODUCTS 615 E. PRIEN LAKE ROAD, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
*
WHEN: 12:30PM-5:00PM
SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025
*
WHERE: PARKING LOT OF LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT,118 WEST MILL STREET, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
*
WHEN: 6:00AM-6:30AM
*
LOOK FOR THE BLUE LAKE AREA RUNNERS TENT IN THE PARKING LOT.
*IMPORTANT NOTE = REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS NEED PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. PROXY PICKUP IS ALLOWED FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS, HUSBAND/WIFE/SIBLING, WITH IDENTIFICATION.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
6:00AM- PACKET PICKUP AND RACE DAY REGISTRATION OPENS
6:30AM- PACKET PICKUP AND RACE DAY REGISTRATION CLOSES
6:45AM- PRE RACE MEETING
7:00AM- RACE BEGINS
7:45AM- POST RACE FOOD, BEVERAGES, MUSIC BEGINS
9:00AM- AWARDS
AWARDS:
OVERALL: TOP 3 MALES AND TOP 3 FEMALES WILL BE AWARDED A CASH PRIZE AND A TROPHY:
1ST PLACE: $100
2ND PLACE: $50
3RD PLACE: $25
AGE GROUP AWARDS:1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACE WILL BE AWARDED IN 10 YEAR AGE GROUPS FOR MALES AND FEMALES AS FOLLOWS:
0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
T-SHIRTS:
SHORT SLEEVED PERFORMANCE SHIRTS ARE PROVIDED TO REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS (EXCEPT YOUR AGES 5-9 YEARS & 65+ YEARS OR OLDER PARTICIPANT). SHIRTS ARE GUARANTEED TO THOSE PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTERED PRIOR TO TUESDAY, APRIL 15.
SHIRTS MAY BE PURCHASED WITHOUT REGISTRATION FOR $18. CLICK "STORE" TO PURCHASE AN ADDITIONAL SHIRT.
LAR'S REGISTRATION REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT, YOU ARE MAKING A NON-REFUNDABLE/ NON-TRANSFERABLE DECISION.
THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS, DEFERRALS, OR BIB EXCHANGES.
LAKE AREA RUNNERS DOES NOT ISSUE REFUNDS IF THE EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES OUT OF OUR CONTROL.THIS POLICY STAYS IN EFFECT IN NATURAL DISASTER, PANDEMIC, WHETHER YOU EXPERIENCE ILLNESS/INJURY/UNEXPECTED TRAVEL/EMERGENCY OR OTHER.
WE WORK INCREDIBLY HARD TO PUT ON OUR RACES AND WE PERSONALLY UNDERSTAND THE TRAINING AND HARD WORK RUNNERS UNDERGO, SO THE LAST THING WE WANT TO DO IS CANCEL A RACE.
CANCELLATION:
IF WE FORESEE DANGEROUS CONDITIONS THAT WARRANT CANCELLATIONS, WE WILL UPDATE YOU VIA EMAIL AND/OR POST ONTO @LAKEAREARUNNERS AND @LAKEAREARUNNERSFORUM SITES ON FACEBOOK.
PARKING:
NO PARKING ON WEST MILL STREET IN FRONT OF COURT HOUSE AND LAKESHORE DRIVE. PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL TO SURROUNDING BUSINESSES AND DO NOT BLOCK ENTRANCES OR EXITS.
VOLUNTEERS:
*
RACE PACKET PICKUP ON SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025, 5:30AM-7:00AM
*
RACE SITE SETUP & CLEANUP ON SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025, 5:30AM-7:00AM & 8:30AM-11:00AM
*
HYDRATION STATIONS AND CHEER SPOTS ON SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025, 6:30AM-10:00AM
*
POST RACE FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVERS ON SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025, 8:00AM-11:00AM
*
VOLUNTEERS SHOULD REGISTER ON RUN SIGNUP.COM BY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2025. IF YOU HAVE A GROUP INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] ATTN: 5MILE VOLUNTEER
THOROUGHBRED DERBY DASH!
COME CELEBRATE THE 49TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LAKE AREA RUNNERS' CONTRABAND 5 MILER WITH US! THE CONTRABAND 5MILER IS NORMALLY A PIRATE THEMED EVENT. THIS YEAR, WE ARE CELEBRATING THE KENTUCKY DERBY.
AWARD TO BE GIVEN TO THE RUNNER WITH THE BEST KENTUCKY DERBY HAT! BRING YOUR HOBBY HORSE AND GALLOP ALONG LAKESHORE DRIVE!
RACE DATE AND TIME: SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025 AT 7:00AM
LOCATION:
LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT PARKING LOT
118 WEST MILL STREET
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
ROUTE DESCRIPTION:
THE COURSE IS FLAT AND FAST. ROUTE BEGINS AND ENDS AT 118 WEST MILL STREET NEAR LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT. ROUTE RUNS ALONG THE SCENIC LAKESHORE DRIVE WITH BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF THE LAKE AND ITS LAKE HOUSES AND LARGE ESTATES.
REGISTRATION FEES:
$45 = MARCH 13, 2025 - APRIL 15, 2025
$50 = APRIL 16, 2025 - MAY 2, 2025
$55 = MAY 2 & 3 , 2025 (ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY)
*AGE BASED PRICING OF REGISTRATION FEES:
REGISTRANTS 5 - 9 YEARS OLD = $5 REGISTRATION FEE (SHIRT NOT INCLUDED). SHIRTS MAY BE PURCHASED $18.
REGISTRANTS 65 YEARS AND OLDER = FREE REGISTRATION (SHIRT NOT INCLUDED). SHIRTS MAY BE PURCHASED $18.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE A SHIRT, PURCHASE A SHIRT AS AN "ADD-ON" BEFORE CHECKOUT.
PACKET PICKUP:
FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2025
*
WHERE: SOUTHERN SPECIALTY PRODUCTS 615 E. PRIEN LAKE ROAD, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
*
WHEN: 12:30PM-5:00PM
SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025
*
WHERE: PARKING LOT OF LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT,118 WEST MILL STREET, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
*
WHEN: 6:00AM-6:30AM
*
LOOK FOR THE BLUE LAKE AREA RUNNERS TENT IN THE PARKING LOT.
*IMPORTANT NOTE = REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS NEED PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. PROXY PICKUP IS ALLOWED FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS, HUSBAND/WIFE/SIBLING, WITH IDENTIFICATION.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
6:00AM- PACKET PICKUP AND RACE DAY REGISTRATION OPENS
6:30AM- PACKET PICKUP AND RACE DAY REGISTRATION CLOSES
6:45AM- PRE RACE MEETING
7:00AM- RACE BEGINS
7:45AM- POST RACE FOOD, BEVERAGES, MUSIC BEGINS
9:00AM- AWARDS
AWARDS:
OVERALL: TOP 3 MALES AND TOP 3 FEMALES WILL BE AWARDED A CASH PRIZE AND A TROPHY:
1ST PLACE: $100
2ND PLACE: $50
3RD PLACE: $25
AGE GROUP AWARDS:1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACE WILL BE AWARDED IN 10 YEAR AGE GROUPS FOR MALES AND FEMALES AS FOLLOWS:
0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
T-SHIRTS:
SHORT SLEEVED PERFORMANCE SHIRTS ARE PROVIDED TO REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS (EXCEPT YOUR AGES 5-9 YEARS & 65+ YEARS OR OLDER PARTICIPANT). SHIRTS ARE GUARANTEED TO THOSE PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTERED PRIOR TO TUESDAY, APRIL 15.
SHIRTS MAY BE PURCHASED WITHOUT REGISTRATION FOR $18. CLICK "STORE" TO PURCHASE AN ADDITIONAL SHIRT.
LAR'S REGISTRATION REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT, YOU ARE MAKING A NON-REFUNDABLE/ NON-TRANSFERABLE DECISION.
THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS, DEFERRALS, OR BIB EXCHANGES.
LAKE AREA RUNNERS DOES NOT ISSUE REFUNDS IF THE EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES OUT OF OUR CONTROL.THIS POLICY STAYS IN EFFECT IN NATURAL DISASTER, PANDEMIC, WHETHER YOU EXPERIENCE ILLNESS/INJURY/UNEXPECTED TRAVEL/EMERGENCY OR OTHER.
WE WORK INCREDIBLY HARD TO PUT ON OUR RACES AND WE PERSONALLY UNDERSTAND THE TRAINING AND HARD WORK RUNNERS UNDERGO, SO THE LAST THING WE WANT TO DO IS CANCEL A RACE.
CANCELLATION:
IF WE FORESEE DANGEROUS CONDITIONS THAT WARRANT CANCELLATIONS, WE WILL UPDATE YOU VIA EMAIL AND/OR POST ONTO @LAKEAREARUNNERS AND @LAKEAREARUNNERSFORUM SITES ON FACEBOOK.
PARKING:
NO PARKING ON WEST MILL STREET IN FRONT OF COURT HOUSE AND LAKESHORE DRIVE. PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL TO SURROUNDING BUSINESSES AND DO NOT BLOCK ENTRANCES OR EXITS.
VOLUNTEERS:
*
RACE PACKET PICKUP ON SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025, 5:30AM-7:00AM
*
RACE SITE SETUP & CLEANUP ON SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025, 5:30AM-7:00AM & 8:30AM-11:00AM
*
HYDRATION STATIONS AND CHEER SPOTS ON SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025, 6:30AM-10:00AM
*
POST RACE FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVERS ON SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025, 8:00AM-11:00AM
*
VOLUNTEERS SHOULD REGISTER ON RUN SIGNUP.COM BY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2025. IF YOU HAVE A GROUP INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] ATTN: 5MILE VOLUNTEER
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLAR's Contraband 5 Miler
