Saturday, October 24, 2026

NEW THIS YEAR—-CHIP TIMED EVENT THANKS TO WASHINGTON PARISH TOURISM

Come race around Franklinton and through the Washington Parish Fairgrounds: Start and Finish near the Fair Stage. Limited to 300 runners/walkers, so register early.

PACKET PICKUP- We are going to work to have a Bib/Shirt Pickup before the fair begins. Follow the Facebook event page for up to date information.

7:00 AM – Race Day Packet Pickup Begins
7:30 AM – Race Begins (Starting earlier this year to ensure the race is finished before prayer on the Main Stage)

Entry Fees:

Registration: $40 (by October 1st, includes T-Shirt*)
Late Registration $50 (October 2nd-16th, includes T-Shirt)

NO DAY OF REGISTRATION

Race Director: Ellen Burford, esburford@gmail.com

*In order to be guaranteed a T-Shirt, registration and entry fee must be submitted by Friday, October 16, 2026.

Awards:

Medals will be given to the 1st and 2nd place male and female finishers in each group:

OVERALL MALE

OVERALL FEMALE

• 9 and Under

• 10-19 Years old

• 20 to 29

• 30 to 39

• 40 to 49

• 50 to 59

• 60 to 69

• 70 and Over

Registration Policy

Washington Parish Fair 5K registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Once your registration has been received and accepted, no refunds will be issued if you are unable to participate for any reason. Race entries may not be transferred, sold, or assigned to another participant, and registrations cannot be deferred or transferred to a future event.

In the event the Washington Parish Fair 5K is postponed, canceled, or modified by the event organizers or due to circumstances beyond the organizers' control, including but not limited to severe weather, natural disasters, public health concerns, or directives from local, state, or federal authorities, all registration fees will remain non-refundable.