Holy Ghost Creole Festival 5K
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Holy Ghost Creole Festival 5K & 1 Mile : Opelousas, LA
The event takes place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church as part of the Creole Festival. The church hosts the festival in Opelousas and has offered homemade sweet potato pies and cracklin at the festival for 30 years. The run/walk was added several years ago. The 5K run/walk starts and finishes on the Creole Festival grounds. The race location is 747 N. Union St., Opelousas, LA 70570.
Events, fees and logistics
- 1 Mile
- 5K (3.1 miles)
Event options include in-person 1 Mile and 5K events plus virtual 1 Mile and virtual 5K run/walks. Standard entry fees listed are $30 for the 5K and $25 for the 1 Mile, with a reduced $20 rate for ages 1-18 for both distances. Virtual 1 Mile is listed at $25 and virtual 5K at $30. Registration for all events ends November 6, 2025. Race day registration is offered at a higher fee and race shirts are not guaranteed after October 22, 2025. There are no refunds; the race will take place rain or shine, though the race director may modify the course or change the start time for participant safety. Awards are given to the top three overall finishers in both the 5K and the 1 Mile. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.