Rice Festival 5K Run 2026

The race.

The Rice Festival 5K Run takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Crowley, LA, presented by Northside Christian School. The 5K starts at 8:00 am at Court Circle Rice Festival Main Platform, with race day registration and packet pickup from 7:00–7:45 am. Online registration closes October 15 at midnight; race day registration is also available. Pre-registration costs $30 through September 27, then $40 through October 15, with race day registration at $40. Participants who pre-register by September 27 receive a guaranteed t-shirt; race day registrants receive one while supplies last. Awards include trophies for 1st place overall male and female, plus medals for 1st–3rd place finishers in eight age groups (14 and under through 70 and over, male and female). Water stations, cold drinks, and fresh fruit are provided at the finish. Proceeds benefit Northside Christian School's Cross Country & Track program.