Soul Food Festival 5K
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Franklin, Louisiana
- Price $32.95
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and fitness at the Soul Food Festival 5K, taking place on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, in historic downtown Franklin, St. Mary! Kicking off at 7:30 AM, this exciting event invites participants to join in a celebration of culture, community, and health, all while enjoying a scenic 5K race.
Experience the vibrant atmosphere filled with live music and mouth-watering soul food booths that will tantalize your taste buds. The day is packed with activities for the whole family, including a free Kids Marathon Challenge and a 1-mile race for children starting at 8:00 AM. Don't miss out on the chance to make lasting memories while supporting a great cause, as proceeds from the event benefit the 100 Black Men Scholarship Fund. Be sure to arrive early for packet pickup from 6:45 AM to 7:15 AM at the Bayou Side starting line. Join us for a day of health, happiness, and community spirit that you won't want to miss!
Experience the vibrant atmosphere filled with live music and mouth-watering soul food booths that will tantalize your taste buds. The day is packed with activities for the whole family, including a free Kids Marathon Challenge and a 1-mile race for children starting at 8:00 AM. Don't miss out on the chance to make lasting memories while supporting a great cause, as proceeds from the event benefit the 100 Black Men Scholarship Fund. Be sure to arrive early for packet pickup from 6:45 AM to 7:15 AM at the Bayou Side starting line. Join us for a day of health, happiness, and community spirit that you won't want to miss!
Organiser's Description
SOUL FOOD FESTIVAL 5K
JUNE 20TH, 2026 @ 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 20ST, 2026 FROM 6:45 A.M. - 7:15 A.M.
AWARDS:
5K RACE: THIS YEAR, WE WILL RECOGNIZE THE TOP THREE MALE AND FEMALE PARTICIPANTS OVERALL, WITHOUT AWARDING ANY AGE GROUP CATEGORIES. ONLY THE HIGHEST THREE FINISHERS FROM EACH GENDER WILL RECEIVE AWARDS.
THE RACE BENEFITS THE 100 BLACK MEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
JUNE 20TH, 2026 @ 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 20ST, 2026 FROM 6:45 A.M. - 7:15 A.M.
AWARDS:
5K RACE: THIS YEAR, WE WILL RECOGNIZE THE TOP THREE MALE AND FEMALE PARTICIPANTS OVERALL, WITHOUT AWARDING ANY AGE GROUP CATEGORIES. ONLY THE HIGHEST THREE FINISHERS FROM EACH GENDER WILL RECEIVE AWARDS.
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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