Louisiana · 5K · 1 Mile
Slidell Food & Fun Fest Races
Slidell Food & Fun Fest Races is a 5K and 1 Mile event held in Slidell, Louisiana. It was last held on October 24, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 1,475 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Slidell, LA
- Field size
- ~1,475 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 24, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Slidell, Louisiana
- Distances
- 5K, 1 Mile
- Field size
- About 1,475 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CDT
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Road surface; Not USATF certified
- Course profile — 1 Mile
- Loop course; Road surface; Not USATF certified
About the Slidell Food & Fun Fest Races
Come and join us the morning of Saturday, October 24, 2026, for Slidell's oldest 5K and 1 mile races. Held as part of the Slidell Food & Fun Fest weekend at St. Margaret Mary Church, this annual event is open to participants of all ages. This year’s theme is “Oktoberfest”. All registered participants will be chip timed. Runners and walkers are welcome for our 1 mile event. To avoid lengthy road closures, only those participants likely to complete a 5K in 50 minutes or less should register for t…
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Slidell Food & Fun Fest Races: common questions
- When is the Slidell Food & Fun Fest Races?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Slidell Food & Fun Fest Races held?
- In Slidell, Louisiana.
- What distances does the Slidell Food & Fun Fest Races offer?
- 5K and 1 Mile.
- How many people run the Slidell Food & Fun Fest Races?
- About 1,475 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Slidell Food & Fun Fest Races?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Slidell Food & Fun Fest Races?
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $37 (from runsignup.com, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the Slidell Food & Fun Fest Races start?
- 8:00 AM CDT.
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