Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Chase Santa through the streets of Zachary and win a special prize if you catch him! Hot cocoa and cookies will be served after the race! All runners who register by November 24 will receive a t-shirt. Kids 1/2 mile finishers will receive a toy from Santa’s bag. The 5K is a chip timed event. Finishers will receive a Christmas ornament medal. 5K runners may run the 1/2 Mile run for no extra fee. Strollers are welcome. The race starts and ends at Zachary High School, in front of the main building. Join the fun with a warm up at 7:45am and the National Anthem at 7:55am. This family friendly 5K and 1/2 Mile Kids Run will raise funds for the Zachary Charity League. All race proceeds go towards scholarships, teacher grants and Snack Packs for Kids, which provides healthy snacks over the weekend for children who come from food insecure homes. The race route passes by five of our seven schools, which is the heart of our league. Learn more about us at zacharycharityleague.org Events: 5K and 1/2 Mile Kids Run Start times: 1/2 Mile at 8:00am 5k at 8:30am 5k participants have 90 minutes to complete the race. Race route closes at 10:00am and will open to traffic. Registration period and pricing: 5K: $35 early bird until November 1 November 2 - December 4: $40 Race day: $45 1/2 Mile Kids Run $20 until December 4 Race day is $25 Packet pickup: Thursday, Dec 03 from 5-7 pm 4422 Main Street, Zachary LA Friday, Dec 04 from 5-7 pm 4422 Main Street, Zachary LA Race day registration (online only) and packet pickup 7:00-7:45am.

Join us for our Third Annual Krewe McKey Fitness 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run! Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, this event is all about fun, fitness, and community spirit. The 5K can be completed at your own pace — run it fast, jog with friends, or enjoy a scenic walk. The 1-Mile Fun Run is perfect for kids and families who want to join the excitement and stay active together. We’re creating a community wide event including a king cake walk after the 5K! THE ROUTE: Get ready to run through the heart of Zachary! Our 5K will start and finish at the Zachary Gazebo, taking runners down Main Street and through the heart of our community before making the way back to the finish line. It’s a fun, community-centered route that showcases the best of Zachary and we can’t wait to have you out there!