Louisiana · 5K · 1 Mile
Light the Way 5K
Light the Way 5K is a 5K and 1 Mile event held in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, November 22, 2026.
- Race day
- November 22, 2026
- Location
- Natchitoches, LA
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, November 22, 2026
- Location
- Natchitoches, Louisiana
- Distances
- 5K, 1 Mile
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 6:00 PM CST
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Road surface
- Course profile — 1 Mile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Light the Way 5K
This night-time race will be entirely lit with the famous Natchitoches Christmas lights! Route starts in front of the riverbank stage, runs south past Santa Clause Lane, turns west on Amulet, north on 2nd Street, and east on Lafayette which will run back down to the riverbank. 1 of these laps will be the Fun Run. 3 laps will complete the 5k. Sunday, November 22, 2026 Race Day Schedule 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Registration & Packet Pick Up 5:30 PM Warm Up and Welcome 5:45 PM Fun Run Begins 6:00 PM 5k B…
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Light the Way 5K: common questions
- When is the Light the Way 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, November 22, 2026.
- Where is the Light the Way 5K held?
- In Natchitoches, Louisiana.
- What distances does the Light the Way 5K offer?
- 5K and 1 Mile.
- How do I register for the Light the Way 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Light the Way 5K?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $35 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Light the Way 5K start?
- 6:00 PM CST.
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