Holy Ghost Creole Festival 5K
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Holy Ghost Creole Festival 5K & 1 Mile
Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas, Louisiana hosts an annual Creole Festival race day in November. The event offers in-person and virtual running options tied to the festival.
Distances offered:
- 1 Mile in-person fun run
- 5K run or walk (3.1 Miles) in-person
- Virtual 1 Mile run/walk
- Virtual 5K run/walk (3.1 Miles)
Registration opens on September 16, 2026 and closes on November 6, 2026. Standard fees listed for the event include $30 for the 5K, $25 for the 1 Mile, and a youth rate of $20 for ages 1-18 for either distance. Virtual entries are listed at $25 for the 1 Mile and $30 for the 5K. Race day registration fees are higher and T-shirts are not guaranteed for late registrants.
Packet pick-up and race day registration take place on race morning between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. The 5K course starts and finishes on the Holy Ghost back parking lot on Congress Street. The organizer states there are no refunds; the event will take place rain or shine but the race director may modify the course or change the start time for participant safety.
The event location is Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 747 N. Union St., Opelousas, LA 70570. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
