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Fried Chicken Festival 5K Run

Fried Chicken Festival 5K Run

  • Running
  • 5k
  • 2 km
6801 Franklin Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122, US

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About the Event

Fried Chicken Festival 5K Run

October 4, 2025

5K Run/Walk
Price: $40 (Price increases after August 31, 2025)
Time: 8:00AM - 10:00AM CDT
Location: Lakeshore Drive (outside festival gates)

1 Mile Kids Fun Run
Price: $20
Time: 10:00AM - 10:00AM CDT
Open to ages 12 and under

Event Description
On Saturday, October 4 at 8 AM, we’ll line up for the race on Lakeshore Drive just outside our festival gates, followed by a fun post-race celebration! Competitive Runners, casual walkers of all abilities, and feathers — all are welcome. A 1-mile Fun Run for the kiddos will kick off at 10 am, and the Festival Gates open at 11 AM.

What comes with my 5K run/walk ticket?
FREE ADMISSION to the National Fried Chicken Festival on Saturday, October 4, 2025 (all-day re-entry allowed).
Postrace Race Party, with complimentary food, snacks, ice-cold beer, beverages, and entertainment
Complimentary 5K run/walk t-shirt

Group Registration
Companies, friends & families, register your group for the 5K run/walk. Purchase a set of tickets for the race and secure a memory you will never forget. $5.00 of each registrant once you have a group/team of 5 or more registratants. All registrants must be in the same transaction and register for the 5K. First register each 5K participant, then "add another registrant" Next, create your group/team or join an existing group/team

Ticket Refunds & Weather Precautions
Please note that all ticket purchases are final and non-refundable. Our 5K is rain or shine, so please plan accordingly.

Child Participants
There will be a 1-mile kids run at 10 am on Saturday for kids 12 & under. Strollers are allowed in the 5K.

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Tickets

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5K Run/Walk$40.00
1 Mile Kids Fun Run$20.00