St. John the Evangelist 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 8:20 AM CDT

Location: Prairieville, LA; 15208 LA-73, 70769
Type: RUN

At a glance

A community 5K and 1 Mile fun run in Prairieville, featuring a flat course, dog-friendly participation, and a festive church fair.

Fun
Competitive
Festive

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the St. John the Evangelist 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run in Prairieville, LA, for a welcoming community event. This flat course offers a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for runners and walkers alike. Enjoy a light breakfast and coffee before your run, with lunch served afterward. Dogs are welcome to join, adding to the friendly vibe. Stick around to experience the church's weekend fair, making for a full day of local enjoyment.

What to expect

Run a flat course in Prairieville, LA.
Enjoy a light breakfast, coffee, and lunch.
Dogs are welcome to join the fun.

Standout details

1 Mile Fun Run option
Dog-friendly event
Light breakfast, coffee, and lunch
Church Fair happening concurrently

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM CDT · From $16.90
Opens Feb 28, 2026, 7:00 AM CST · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
5K
Sat, Apr 25, 8:20 AM CDT · From $27.50
Opens Feb 28, 2026, 7:00 AM CST · Closes Apr 24, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

Flat
Timed race

From the organizer

The St John the Evangelist 5K and 1 Mile fun run will be held on April 26th, 2025, at St. John the Evangelist in Prairieville. The 1 Mile will start at 8:00 AM, and the 5K event will begin when the 1 mile is finished, around 8:15 AM. Please register online or at the table on the day of.

Please arrive early for check-in to get your BIB number and T-shirt; this will start at 6:30 AM outside of the church near the rear entrance.

There will be a light breakfast and coffee in the morning and then lunch to follow. Dogs are welcome, and prizes will be given to each age group winner. The church is also hosting the Fair this weekend, so you can stay and enjoy all it has to offer!

Please Note:

Day of registration will be available for those who don't make the early registration deadline; however prices will increase day of race. If you register on the day of, you are not guaranteed a shirt.

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