Slidell Food & Fun Fest
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Event details
The Slidell Food & Fun Fest Races take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at St. Margaret Mary Church, 1050 Robert Blvd., Slidell, LA 70458. The event is held as part of the Slidell Food & Fun Fest weekend and is described as Slidell's oldest 5K and 1 mile races. All registered participants will be chip timed.
Available race distances:
- 5K Run - Price: $32
- 1 Mile Run/Walk - Price: $20
Runners and walkers are permitted in the 1 mile event.
Registration and rules
The 5K and 1 mile events are run back to back; a participant may not register for both events. To reduce road closure time, only participants likely to complete the 5K in 50 minutes or less are asked to register for the 5K. Children age 4 and under do not need to register but may do so; unregistered children will not receive a race bib, awards, giveaways, or chip timing. Persons age 5 and over who are not registered are not considered race participants and will not be allowed on the courses during the races.
Event sponsors and public safety partners include Slidell Memorial, Raising Cane's, Rouses, TownePlace Suites Slidell, Smiths Sporting Goods, Slidell Police Department, Slidell Fire Department, and Acadian Ambulance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.