5K-Läufe in der Nähe von Picayune

Der Northshore Half Marathon startet und endet unter großen, moosbewachsenen Eichen in Mandeville, Louisiana, am Nordufer vom Lake Pontchartrain. Das Rennwochenende bietet einen Half Marathon, einen 10 miler und den Jockamo IPA 5K an. So hast du die Wahl zwischen einem längeren Herbst-Ziel und kürzeren Optionen. Das Rennen findet statt, wenn es in South Louisiana nach einer heißen Trainingssaison langsam kühler wird. Viele nutzen es deshalb, um ihren Herbst-Rennkalender zu eröffnen. Der Half Marathon und der 10 miler führen durch das historische Old Mandeville, entlang des Lakeshore Drive und auf den Tammany Trace. Die längeren Streckenabschnitte gehen dabei an vielen Zuschauern und Häusern vorbei und an Uferstraßen in der Nähe vom Fontainebleau State Park entlang. Die Strecken sind flach und schnell, deshalb wird dieses Rennen oft als Bestzeiten-Kurs gehandelt. Mandeville ist nah genug an New Orleans und Baton Rouge, sodass du morgens entspannt anreisen kannst. Und nach dem Rennen gibt's noch eine Post-Race Party, damit alle noch ein bisschen bleiben.

The Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M is a Halloween-themed running event in Slidell, Louisiana, starting at 8:00 AM from 105 Robert Blvd. Runners can choose a 5K, 10K, or half marathon, covering 3.1 miles, 6.2 miles, or 13.1 miles. The setup is simple: register ahead of time on RunSignup, as there is no on-site registration. Packet pickup opens 30 minutes before the start and closes 10 minutes before it. The listed parking area is close enough to walk to the start.

The Racing for Y'unity 5K is based at Crosby Commons on Goodyear Boulevard in Picayune, Mississippi, with a certified 5K course and a separate 1 mile fun run. It sits inside the 5th Annual Fitness Festival hosted by Fit Focused Community Pearl River County, so race day is built around local fitness, not only the road race. The listed 5K entry fee is $25, and proceeds benefit Breakthrough T1D. The available course information is simple: runners start in Picayune and cover a certified 5K, while the shorter fun run gives families and newer participants a lower-pressure option. The surrounding festival adds CrossFit competitions, fitness parties, boot camps, training programs, group classes, and local wellness resources such as gyms, supplement shops, workout apparel, meal prep services, and healthier restaurant choices.

The Bay Saint Louis Cult Classics 5K takes place in late October in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi. It starts and finishes at the Mockingbird Cafe on 2nd Street. The Bay Saint Louis Running Company organizes the race, which embraces its movie theme from the outset: participants are encouraged to wear costumes of cult classic film characters. The route starts and ends at the cafe, simplifying the setup and keeping it centered in town. Costumes can be inspired by 80s heroes, sci-fi legends, or comedy characters, blending the race with a movie-themed gathering. The event also collaborates with Ainsley's Angels of South Mississippi, with race entries supporting their efforts to enable people with disabilities to participate in endurance events along the Gulf Coast.

The Gobbler 5K, 10K, and 13.1M is a road running event in Slidell, Louisiana. All three distances begin at 8:00 AM from the Robert Boulevard area. Participants select a 5K, 10K, or half marathon. Registration must be completed via RunSignup prior to race day; no on-site registration is available. The courses consist of out-and-back repeats. The 5K route is completed twice, the 10K route four times, and the half marathon route six times. Packet pickup is available near the start, opening 30 minutes before the race and closing 10 minutes prior. Parking is within walking distance of the start and finish areas. The event has a 3 hour 30 minute course limit, primarily affecting half marathon participants completing multiple loops.

The Bay St. Louis Turkey Trot begins and ends at the Bay St. Louis Train Depot on Depot Way in downtown Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. This Thanksgiving morning race features a 5K run/walk at 8:00 a.m. and a 1 Mile Fun Run at 9:00 a.m., allowing families to select either a standard short race or a leisurely mile. Both races are open to participants aged 1 to 100, indicating the event is designed for a wide local audience, not exclusively competitive runners. Race-day registration and packet pickup occur at the Train Depot, with awards presented at 9:30 a.m. The 5K awards the top three overall male and female finishers, the top masters male and female, and the top three finishers in five-year age brackets. A unique detail is the prize structure: first place receives a turkey, second place receives stuffing, and third place receives cranberry sauce. The event also connects the holiday theme to charitable giving, with proceeds supporting a charity selected by each participant.