Ouachita Riverfest Duck Dash 5K

Join us for the Ouachita Riverfest 5K — a timed race from Downtown West Monroe to beautiful lazare Park and back, on April 25th at 8:00 AM! Registration is $40 and includes race timing, age-group medals, and swag: a hat, a koozie, and your medal. The 5K takes place during Riverfest — recently named Louisiana’s Best Festival for 2026 — so enjoy great food, live music, and family-friendly festival fun before and after the run. Event details What: Riverfest 5K (timed)When: April 25 — 8:00 AM startCost: $40 (includes hat, koozie, and medal)Awards: Medals for age groupsWhere: West Monroe (Riverfest Festival)Fun extras Post-race festival party with live music on the Riverfest stageFood trucks and local vendors offering festival bites and drinksCostume contest — wear your most creative duck inspired outfit and win a prizeFamily zone with kids’ activities and rides.Photo wall/finish-line photo ops — grab an action shot and a festival backdropRegister now and be part of the best festival in Lou