Light the Way 5K
About this race
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 Begins
6:30 PM Cool Down
6:45 PM Awards Ceremony
Join fellow runners on November 22, 2026 for the Light the Way 5K. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Natchitoches.
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Running
5K
1 mile Fun Run
Kids 14 & Under 1 mile Fun Run
Virtual 5K
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About Natchitoches
Light the Way 5K takes place in Natchitoches, Louisiana, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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