Slakk Gives Back 5K
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SLAKK Gives Back 5K - Baton Rouge, LA
The SLAKK Gives Back 5K is a fundraising 5-kilometer walk/run on August 1, 2026 at the L'Auberge Levee Trailhead in Baton Rouge. The event supports St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; all proceeds will be donated to the organization. Registration fee is $35.00 and registration opens on 2026-05-31 and closes on 2026-07-30.
Packet pick up takes place the day before at Big River Footwear Co., located at 7425 Corporate Blvd., Suite 800, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. Race-day packet pickup is available at the L'Auberge overflow parking lot.
The course follows the levee as an out-and-back route with a marked turnaround at a cone. Water stations will be available along the course. Organizers note that conditions may be hot and encourage participants to take appropriate safety and hydration precautions.
Post-race offerings include snacks and refreshments plus vendor tables hosted by local businesses and event sponsors. Awards are planned for top three overall male and female finishers and for age groups 1st through 3rd place by sex in the following brackets: 19 and under; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 and over. Award categories are subject to change based on registration.
SLAKK RC began in 2025 as a South Louisiana run club. The club describes itself as pace inclusive, meeting weekly at Woman's Hospital in Baton Rouge and participating together in local races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
