Lace up your sneakers and summon your sea legs for the Fifolet 5k & Pumpkin Run, part of Baton Rouge’s most spirited Halloween celebration. Whether you're running for time or trotting with a pumpkin in hand, this race is a wickedly good time for all ages.
Race Categories:
--Lil’ Pumpkins 1-Mile Fun Run – Perfect for young sea sprites and spooky sidekicks.
--Fifolet 5k – A spirited run or walk along the levee—costumes encouraged!
--Pumpkin 5k – Carry a pumpkin from our patch the entire way—no backpacks allowed! Pumpkins must be carried by hand. Space is limited.
9 a.m. – Late Registration and Late Packet Pickup
9:30 a.m. – Pre-Run Stretch
10 a.m. – Opening Ceremony
10:30 a.m. – Race Begins
--The Lil’ Pumpkins 1-Mile Fun Run will go first. The Fifolet 5k and Pumpkin Run will go together after the kids.
12 p.m. – Race winners will be announced in the Arts Market
The top 3 male and female finishers in each race category will receive prizes, along with all costume contest winners. Every runner gets:
--2 water tickets
--2 drink tickets (good for beer, sodas, or more water)
--1 free bowl of jambalaya
Costumes are highly encouraged! Judges are at the water station and will award prizes for:
--Funniest Costume
--Scariest Costume
--Best Theme Representation (What Lies Beneath the Wicked Waves)
--Best Couple Costume
--Best Group Costume
--Best Kids Costumes (male and female)
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