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Laketown Distance Festival Run/Walk

Name: Laketown Distance Festival Run/Walk
Start: 2026-01-24
End: 2026-01-24
Location: Kenner, Louisiana

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Kenner, Louisiana, United States

calendar_today 24 Jan, 2026

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sell $55.66 – $61.03

About the Event

Kick off your racing year at the Laketown Distance Festival on January 24, 2026, featuring 5K, 10K, and 10-mile races along the scenic Kenner Lakefront on Lake Pontchartrain. This vibrant community event, presented by the Kenner Rotary Club, offers something for every runner with chip timing, a long-sleeve t-shirt, a custom finisher medal, and a legendary post-race spread of pancakes, sausage, mimosas, beer, and sweet treats. Youth (0-14) and seniors (65+) enjoy discounted entry fees, making it an affordable and festive way for the whole family to participate.

Packet pickup is available on January 22nd at Ron Jewelers in Kenner, with the event site located just west of the Kenner Boat Launch for easy access and beautiful views. Your registration directly supports the Rotary Club of Kenner’s impactful community service projects, turning every mile into meaningful local support. Whether you’re aiming for a 10-mile personal best or enjoying a 5K with friends, this festival delivers a perfect blend of competition, community, and celebration by the water.

Races Offered

10 Mile Open Division

Jan 24, 2026

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Distance — 10mi

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$61.03

10K Open Division

Jan 24, 2026

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Distance — 10km

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$55.66

5K Open Division

Jan 24, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

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08:00

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Kenner.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 8.8° / 16.5°

wb_sunny 5.2° / 14.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 15.3 /

water_drop 77.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 8.8° / 16.5°

wb_sunny 5.2° / 14.2°

air 15.3 km/h

water_drop 77.4%

About Kenner

Kenner is a suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana, on the east bank of Jefferson Parish, approximately 10 mi (16 km) west of the city. It is the location of New Orleans International Airport. René-Robert Cavelier landed on this stretch of the north shore of the Mississippi River in 1682.