Slidell Food & Fun Fest Races
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Slidell, Louisiana
- Price $13.72 - $24.32
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a day of excitement and community spirit at the Slidell Food & Fun Fest Races on Saturday, October 24, 2026! This vibrant event, located at St. Margaret Mary Church in Slidell, St Tammany, features the area's oldest 5K and 1-mile races, welcoming participants of all ages to join in the festivities. With this year's theme celebrating Oktoberfest, it's a perfect blend of fitness and fun!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, the 1-mile event is perfect for everyone, while the 5K challenges those ready to hit the ground running. All registered participants will enjoy chip timing to track their performance. To ensure a smooth experience, please note that only those who can complete the 5K in 50 minutes or less should register for that event. Remember, the races are held simultaneously, and participants may choose only one to register for. Children aged 4 and under can join the fun without registration, although they won’t receive a bib or awards. Mark your calendar and get ready to celebrate health, community, and the joy of running at this unforgettable event!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, the 1-mile event is perfect for everyone, while the 5K challenges those ready to hit the ground running. All registered participants will enjoy chip timing to track their performance. To ensure a smooth experience, please note that only those who can complete the 5K in 50 minutes or less should register for that event. Remember, the races are held simultaneously, and participants may choose only one to register for. Children aged 4 and under can join the fun without registration, although they won’t receive a bib or awards. Mark your calendar and get ready to celebrate health, community, and the joy of running at this unforgettable event!
Organiser's Description
Come and join us the morning of Saturday, October 24, 2026, for Slidell's oldest 5K and 1 mile races. Held as part of the Slidell Food & Fun Fest weekend at St. Margaret Mary Church, this annual event is open to participants of all ages. This years theme is Oktoberfest.
All registered participants will be chip timed.
Runners and walkers are welcome for our 1 mile event. To avoid lengthy road closures, only those participants likely to complete a 5K in 50 minutes or less should register for the 5K event. The 5K and 1 mile events are run during the same time frame; a participant may not register for both events.
Children 4 and under need not register, _but they may._ Unregistered children will not receive a race bib, are not entitled to any race awards or giveaways, and will not be chip timed.
Persons 5 and over who are not registered are not considered race participants and will not be allowed on the courses during the races.
All registered participants will be chip timed.
Runners and walkers are welcome for our 1 mile event. To avoid lengthy road closures, only those participants likely to complete a 5K in 50 minutes or less should register for the 5K event. The 5K and 1 mile events are run during the same time frame; a participant may not register for both events.
Children 4 and under need not register, _but they may._ Unregistered children will not receive a race bib, are not entitled to any race awards or giveaways, and will not be chip timed.
Persons 5 and over who are not registered are not considered race participants and will not be allowed on the courses during the races.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $2.32 Fee & Official Race T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$24.32
OPENS 01 AUGCourse distance is not certified. [ORGANIZER NOTES: To minimize the length of public road closures, race organizers ask that only participants likely to finish a 5K in 50 minutes or less register for the 5K.] -
1 Mile Run/Walk
Incl. $1.72 Fee & Official Race T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$13.72
OPENS 01 AUGSpecial Price Thru Sept. 30 for Ages 13 and Under: $20.00 (with T-Shirt) Runners and walkers welcome. Children 4 and under need not register, but they may. Unregistered children will not receive a race bib, are not entitled to any race awards or giveaways, and will not be chip timed. Course distance is not certified.
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1050 Robert Blvd., Slidell, 70458, LA, United States
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