The McNeese Cowboy Club 5k Gallop & Kids 1K Round Up Fun Run Presented by the STREAM FAMILY
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 8:05AM CDT
- Location Lake Charles, Louisiana
- Price $32.80 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Join us for the 10th annual McNeese Cowboy Club 5K Gallop and Kids 1K Round Up Fun Run on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in the vibrant city of Lake Charles, Calcasieu! This exciting event features a flat and fast loop course that winds through the beautiful McNeese Athletics Campus. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a family looking for a fun day out, there’s something for everyone. Participants can choose to join the in-person 5K, where you can test your speed and aim for awards in various age categories, or opt for the virtual 5K, allowing you to run your race on a course of your choice between October 5th and 10th.
For the younger participants, the Kids 1K Round Up Fun Run promises a fantastic experience filled with excitement and fun! With registration fees starting as low as $30 for the Kids 1K and $35 for the 5K, you won't want to miss out on securing your spot and the chance to earn a stylish Cowboy Gallop performance shirt. Make sure to mark your calendars for packet pickup on October 9th and early race day registration on October 10th. Come out, support
For the younger participants, the Kids 1K Round Up Fun Run promises a fantastic experience filled with excitement and fun! With registration fees starting as low as $30 for the Kids 1K and $35 for the 5K, you won't want to miss out on securing your spot and the chance to earn a stylish Cowboy Gallop performance shirt. Make sure to mark your calendars for packet pickup on October 9th and early race day registration on October 10th. Come out, support
Organiser's Description
THE MCNEESE COWBOY CLUB GALLOP VIRTUAL 5K & 1K KIDS FUN RUN
We are excited to announce the 10th annual The "McNeese Cowboy Club" Gallop 5K road race Oct. 10th, 2026! Proceeds from this event benefit the McNeese Track and Field / XC Programs.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Flat Fast loop course encompassing the McNeese Athletics Campus and main Campus.
VIRTUAL 5K: You choose the course! Simply complete your registered race on a course of your choice from October 5-10th, 2026, and enter your time. The deadline to submit your results will be Oct. 10th by midnight.
Instructions on how to submit your time.
Once you have finished your run/walk, capture a screenshot of your time and distance on an app on your phone, fitbit watch, etc. Go fill out the special Google Submission form at this link [https://forms.gle/EUYNHtGm9EqEizp18]to be included in the results and be eligible for age group awards.
Note: If you don't have a google account, you can send your name, age, gender, email address, time and proof of time & distance to Aunjelle LaFleur with Race Pace Multisport LLC at ajattack@gmail.com as she will be compiling the results for the Virtual Race.
PACKET PICKUP:
Location: House of Sole, 3113 Ryan Street #3, Lake Charles, LA 70601 on Friday, October 9, 2026 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Race day packet pickup location: MSU Alumni Pavilion, 600 E. McNeese Street, Lake Charles, LA 70607 on Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 6:30AM to 7:45AM.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
6:30AM - Packet pickup & race day registration opens
7:45AM - Packet pickup & race day registration closes
7:55AM - Pre-race meeting
8:05AM - Race begins
10:00AM - Awards
REGISTRATION FEES: 5K
$35 = July 1, 2026 - September 23, 2026. T-shirt deadline for guaranteed Gallop Shirt
$45 = September 24, 2026 - October 9, 2026
$50 = Race Day, October 10, 2026
REGISTRATION FEES: KIDS 1K
$30 = July 1, 2025 - September 23, 2026. T-shirt deadline for guaranteed Gallop shirt
$35 = September 24, 2026 - October 9, 2026
$40 = Race Day, October 10, 2025.
REGISTRATION FEES: VIRTUAL 5K
$30 = July 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025. T-shirt deadline for guaranteed Gallop shirt
$35 = September 24, 2025 - October 9, 2025
AWARDS: Will be available for collection when results have been tabulated.
Overall male/female
Masters male/female
Grand masters male/female
5K top 1 per age group: 1-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 & 70+
1K all finishers
INFORMATION:
For more information you can contact the McNeese Track and Field Office at
(337) 475-5204 OR Email: McNeesetrackandfield@hotmail.com
T-SHIRTS:
Cowoby Gallop performance shirts are provided to registered participants. Shirts are guaranteed to those participants who registered prior to Wendesday, September 23, 2026. Since we must purchase shirts several weeks in advance, we cannot guarantee that shirts will be available on race day.
REFUND POLICY:
When you register for this event, you are making a non-refundable/ non-transferable donation to the MSU Track and Field program.
There are absolutely NO refunds, deferrals, or bib exchanges.
We are excited to announce the 10th annual The "McNeese Cowboy Club" Gallop 5K road race Oct. 10th, 2026! Proceeds from this event benefit the McNeese Track and Field / XC Programs.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Flat Fast loop course encompassing the McNeese Athletics Campus and main Campus.
VIRTUAL 5K: You choose the course! Simply complete your registered race on a course of your choice from October 5-10th, 2026, and enter your time. The deadline to submit your results will be Oct. 10th by midnight.
Instructions on how to submit your time.
Once you have finished your run/walk, capture a screenshot of your time and distance on an app on your phone, fitbit watch, etc. Go fill out the special Google Submission form at this link [https://forms.gle/EUYNHtGm9EqEizp18]to be included in the results and be eligible for age group awards.
Note: If you don't have a google account, you can send your name, age, gender, email address, time and proof of time & distance to Aunjelle LaFleur with Race Pace Multisport LLC at ajattack@gmail.com as she will be compiling the results for the Virtual Race.
PACKET PICKUP:
Location: House of Sole, 3113 Ryan Street #3, Lake Charles, LA 70601 on Friday, October 9, 2026 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Race day packet pickup location: MSU Alumni Pavilion, 600 E. McNeese Street, Lake Charles, LA 70607 on Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 6:30AM to 7:45AM.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
6:30AM - Packet pickup & race day registration opens
7:45AM - Packet pickup & race day registration closes
7:55AM - Pre-race meeting
8:05AM - Race begins
10:00AM - Awards
REGISTRATION FEES: 5K
$35 = July 1, 2026 - September 23, 2026. T-shirt deadline for guaranteed Gallop Shirt
$45 = September 24, 2026 - October 9, 2026
$50 = Race Day, October 10, 2026
REGISTRATION FEES: KIDS 1K
$30 = July 1, 2025 - September 23, 2026. T-shirt deadline for guaranteed Gallop shirt
$35 = September 24, 2026 - October 9, 2026
$40 = Race Day, October 10, 2025.
REGISTRATION FEES: VIRTUAL 5K
$30 = July 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025. T-shirt deadline for guaranteed Gallop shirt
$35 = September 24, 2025 - October 9, 2025
AWARDS: Will be available for collection when results have been tabulated.
Overall male/female
Masters male/female
Grand masters male/female
5K top 1 per age group: 1-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 & 70+
1K all finishers
INFORMATION:
For more information you can contact the McNeese Track and Field Office at
(337) 475-5204 OR Email: McNeesetrackandfield@hotmail.com
T-SHIRTS:
Cowoby Gallop performance shirts are provided to registered participants. Shirts are guaranteed to those participants who registered prior to Wendesday, September 23, 2026. Since we must purchase shirts several weeks in advance, we cannot guarantee that shirts will be available on race day.
REFUND POLICY:
When you register for this event, you are making a non-refundable/ non-transferable donation to the MSU Track and Field program.
There are absolutely NO refunds, deferrals, or bib exchanges.
Races
-
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (8:05AM CDT)
$38.10
PACKET PICKUP: Oct. 9th , 2026 1pm-5pm House of Sole 3113 Ryan St #3, Lake Charles, LA 70601 ENTRY FEES: 5K Early registration (ends Sept. 23) $35 Guaranteed Race Day T-shirt Regular Entry Sept. 24 - Oct. 9 $45 RACE DAY REGISTRATION 6:30am-7:45am 5k $50.00 / Kids 1k $40.00 Information: For more information you can contact the McNeese Track and Field Office at (337) 475-5204 OR Email: McNeesetrackandfield@hotmail.com -
Kids Cowboy 1K Roundup
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$32.80
Course Description: This event is for children ages 13 and under. Each child 13 and under that completes the kids Cowboy Roundup 1K will receive a finishers Award. PACKET PICKUP: Oct. 9th , 2026 1pm-5pm House of Sole 3113 Ryan St #3, Lake Charles, LA 70601 ENTRY FEES: KIDS 1K Early registration (ends Sept. 23) $30 Guaranteed Race Day T-shirt Regular Entry Sept 24 - Oct 9. 17 $40 RACE DAY REGISTRATION 6:30am-7:45am 5k $50.00 / Kids 1k $40.00 Information: For more information you can contact the McNeese Track and Field Office at (337) 475-5204 OR Email: McNeesetrackandfield@hotmail.com -
Virtual 5k Run / Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee
$32.80
ENTRY FEES: 5K Early registration (ends Sept. 23) $35 Guaranteed Race Day T-shirt Regular Entry Sept. 24 - Oct 9 $50 Information: For more information you can contact the McNeese Track and Field Office at (337) 475-5204 OR Email: McNeesetrackandfield@hotmail.com
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