Kessel Run 5k
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May the 4th - Louisiana Festival and Kessel Run 5K
May the 4th - Louisiana is a nonprofit festival in Houma that combines Star Wars fandom with Cajun culture and raises funds for local high school band programs, including H. L. Bourgeois High School Band. The event is in its sixth year and features racing, food events, contests, music, and local vendors.
Races at the event include:
- 5K Kessel Run - glow infused; costumes are encouraged
- 1 Mile Ewok Trot - kids 10 and under
Registration opens on December 1, 2025. Early bird registration for the 5K is priced at $30 through February 2; registration after February 2 is $35. Registration after April 15 does not guarantee a race T-shirt. The Ewok Trot registration fee is $20.
The festival program lists post-race activities such as a Roux Wars cook-off, Wookie Calling Contest, costume competitions, live music, and vendors. The event location is 7850 West Main Street, Houma, LA 70360, USA. The description focuses on the event structure, participant options, charitable purpose, and accompanying community activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
