Slakk Gives Back 5K
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Slakk Gives Back 5K

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States View on map
Aug 01, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

Location: L'Auberge Levee Trailhead (parking at the L'Auberge overflow parking lot.)

Date: August 1, 2026

6:30 am Day of race packet pick up

7:30 am Pre-race announcements/warm-up

8:00 am Race/walk starts

9:30 am Awards

We'll have delicious snacks and refreshments waiting to energize you before the start and replenish you after crossing the finish line. Once you've conquered the course, stick around and celebrate with us.

Be sure to explore our amazing vendor tables, where local businesses and race sponsors have set up.Our gracious sponsors have made this incredible event possible, so take a moment to show your appreciation and learn more about the awesome organizations that help make our community events happen.

We hope you will join us for an inspiring day of hope and community as we run/walk together to support the incredible mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on August 1, 2026! 

Every step you take will make a difference in the lives of children battling life-threatening illnesses. St. Jude is a beacon of hope, providing cutting-edge research, groundbreaking treatments, and compassionate care to children and families, regardless of their ability to pay.

Together, we can help write stories of triumph and healing. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or someone who wants to make a meaningful impact, this event is for everyone who believes in the power of hope and healing.

All proceeds from this event will be directly donated to St. Jude, supporting their vital mission to advance treatments and find cures for pediatric cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

Be a hero. Be part of something bigger than yourself. Join us on August 1, 2026, and help us create miracles, one step at a time.

Why Support St. Jude?

St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

Your support helps St. Jude provide customized care for some of the world's sickest children.

Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food, so they can focus on helping their child live, regardless of the duration or the cost of care.

What is SLAKK?

SLAKK RC is a South Louisiana (predominantly female) run club that started in 2025. It is a pace inclusive club that offers a space for anyone to show up and participate, walkers and runners alike. We support each other, motivate each other and show up for each other.  We typically meet once per week (at Woman's Hospital-Baton Rouge). We also participate in as many races together as possible. 

PACKET PICK UP

July 31, 2026
11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Big River Footwear Co.
7425 Corporate Blvd., Suite 800
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Big River Footwear Co. will be offering all participants 10% off their in-store purchase during packet pick up on July 31, 2026.

 Race-Day Pickup

August 1, 2026
6:30 am-7:30 am
L'Auberge overflow parking lot

COURSE

The event will take place on the levee. The course will be out and back. Turnaround at the cone. There will be water stations along the course as well. It will be hot out there. Make sure to be safe and stay hydrated. 

AWARDS

Top 3 overall Male

Top 3 overall Female

Age group awards (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place- male and female)

19 and under

20-29 

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70+

*subject to change based on registration

Pick your distance

Running

5K Walk/Run

Aug 01, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$35.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Baton Rouge, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 24.9° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 33.9°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 24.9° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 47.9°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
12.1
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
1.3mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
72.9%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on August 1, 2026 (CDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on August 1, 2026 (CDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
13h 35m

The sun rises at 6:23 AM and sets at 7:59 PM local time (CDT) in Baton Rouge on August 1, 2026 — 13h 35m of daylight.

Course

No course map published yet.

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 36 Baton Rouge events

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