Soul Food Festival 5K
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Franklin, Louisiana
- Price $32.95
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of community, culture, and fitness at the Soul Food Festival 5K, taking place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in beautiful Franklin, St. Mary. This vibrant event marks the 5th annual celebration, showcasing not only a thrilling 5K race but also an array of live music and delicious soul food booths that will tantalize your taste buds. The festivities kick off bright and early at 7:30 AM, with a special 1-mile Kids Marathon Challenge for the little ones starting at 8:00 AM.
Participants can look forward to a fun-filled day that promotes health and wellness, highlighted by a Health Village and a Juneteenth exhibit. Don’t miss out on the chance to win awards for the top three male and female finishers in various age groups. Plus, your participation supports the 100 Black Men Scholarship Fund, making every step you take contribute to a brighter future for local youth. Gather your family and friends and join in the excitement of the Soul Food Festival 5K – a fantastic opportunity to get active and celebrate community spirit!
Participants can look forward to a fun-filled day that promotes health and wellness, highlighted by a Health Village and a Juneteenth exhibit. Don’t miss out on the chance to win awards for the top three male and female finishers in various age groups. Plus, your participation supports the 100 Black Men Scholarship Fund, making every step you take contribute to a brighter future for local youth. Gather your family and friends and join in the excitement of the Soul Food Festival 5K – a fantastic opportunity to get active and celebrate community spirit!
Organiser's Description
SOUL FOOD FESTIVAL 5K
JUNE 21ST, 2025 @ 7:30 AM
500 MAIN STREET
FRANKLIN, LA
EVENT DETAILS:
THE 100 BLACK MEN OF ST. MARY PARISH PROUDLY PRESENTS THE 5TH ANNUAL SOUL FOOD FESTIVAL IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN. LIVE MUSIC, SOUL FOOD BOOTHS, 5K RACE, HEALTH VILLAGE, AND JUNETEENTH EXHIBIT.
GET THE WHOLE FAMILY ACTIVE AT THE RUNNING FESTIVAL. JOIN US FOR THE FREE KIDS MARATHON CHALLENGE, 1-MILE KIDS MARATHON THAT WILL TAKE PLACE @ 8:00 AM.
PACKET PICKUP: (BAYOU SIDE AT STARTING LINE)
JUNE 21ST, 2025 FROM 6:00 A.M. - 7:00 A.M.
AWARDS:
5K RACE: 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE MALE & FEMALE IN AGE GROUPS
THE RACE BENEFITS THE 100 BLACK MEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
JUNE 21ST, 2025 @ 7:30 AM
500 MAIN STREET
FRANKLIN, LA
EVENT DETAILS:
THE 100 BLACK MEN OF ST. MARY PARISH PROUDLY PRESENTS THE 5TH ANNUAL SOUL FOOD FESTIVAL IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN. LIVE MUSIC, SOUL FOOD BOOTHS, 5K RACE, HEALTH VILLAGE, AND JUNETEENTH EXHIBIT.
GET THE WHOLE FAMILY ACTIVE AT THE RUNNING FESTIVAL. JOIN US FOR THE FREE KIDS MARATHON CHALLENGE, 1-MILE KIDS MARATHON THAT WILL TAKE PLACE @ 8:00 AM.
PACKET PICKUP: (BAYOU SIDE AT STARTING LINE)
JUNE 21ST, 2025 FROM 6:00 A.M. - 7:00 A.M.
AWARDS:
5K RACE: 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE MALE & FEMALE IN AGE GROUPS
THE RACE BENEFITS THE 100 BLACK MEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$32.95
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