Kessel Run 5k
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About the race
The Kessel Run 5K is part of the May the Fourth Be With You Festival and takes place in Downtown Houma on May 1, 2027. The event is a nighttime glow run that encourages neon and light-up gear as well as Star Wars accessories and costumes, though costumes are optional.
The event welcomes runners and walkers and includes separate brackets to match participant pace and preference. Brackets named by the organizer are Millennium Falcons for veteran runners, Pod Racers for seasoned to newer runners, and Star Destroyers for walkers. Runners with a 13-minute mile or faster are classified as Veterans. A children’s course called the Ewok Trot is offered for kids aged 10 and under.
Registration information provided by the organizer includes an opening date of November 30, 2026 on RunSignup, an early bird fee of $30 from December 1, 2026 to February 2, 2027, and a fee of $35 from February 3, 2027 onward. The organizer states that registering by April 15, 2027 guarantees a race T-shirt.
Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5K through streets of Downtown Houma
- Ewok Trot for children 10 and under
