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 a day filled with fun, fitness, and flavor at the Soul Food Festival 5K on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, in beautiful Franklin, St Mary! Kicking off at 7:30 AM from 500 Main Street, this exciting event is a celebration of community spirit and healthy living. The Soul Food Festival 5K invites participants of all ages to enjoy a vibrant atmosphere featuring live music, delicious soul food booths, and an engaging health village.
In addition to the main 5K race, there’s something special for the little ones too! The free Kids Marathon Challenge, a 1-mile fun run, will start at 8:00 AM, ensuring that the entire family can partake in the festivities. As you lace up your running shoes, don’t forget that the top three male and female finishers of the 5K will receive special recognition. Join us for this unforgettable day, where every step supports the 100 Black Men Scholarship Fund, making a positive impact in our community!
In addition to the main 5K race, there’s something special for the little ones too! The free Kids Marathon Challenge, a 1-mile fun run, will start at 8:00 AM, ensuring that the entire family can partake in the festivities. As you lace up your running shoes, don’t forget that the top three male and female finishers of the 5K will receive special recognition. Join us for this unforgettable day, where every step supports the 100 Black Men Scholarship Fund, making a positive impact in our community!
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 6:00 A.M. - 7:00 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 6:00 A.M. - 7:00 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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