5K1 miRegistration open

The Depot Dash

Saturday, October 31, 2026Ruston, Louisiana

1 mi entry: $25
Days to go: 9

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At a glance

Date: Oct 31, 2026
Location: Ruston, Louisiana
Distances: 5K, 1 mi
Registration: Open until Oct 31, 2026, via runsignup.com

Listed from RunSignUp. Checked Oct 22, 2026.

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About this race

Course

The course will run through part of downtown Ruston and the Greenway.

The course will be well-marked and have water stations. Swag bags & giveaways courtesy of our sponsors. Check-in will be in the parking lot of The Depot. Parking for the event will be in the First Baptist Church parking lot across the street.

Since this race is on Halloween, we encourage everyone to dress up for the race! An award will be given to the best dressed.

Every registration includes a t-shirt! T-shirts can only be guaranteed to those who register before Tuesday, October 20.

Race Day Schedule

7:00 AM - Packet pickup and race day registration opens

7:45 AM - Packet pickup and race day registration closes

8:00 AM - 1 Mile Fun Run begins with 5K Run/Walk to immediately follow

Hang out after the race to grab a coffee and listen to live music!

Awards

Awards will be given to the overall male and female for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

Awards will be given for the 5K to the top 3 in the following age brackets:

9 & under

10-14

15-19

20-29

30-39

40-49

50+

Key dates

Registration opens

Sep 11, 2026

Standard ends

Oct 23, 2026

Tomorrow

Tier 1 ends

Oct 27, 2026

Registration closes

Oct 31, 2026

Race day

Oct 31, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Oct 31, 2026

Pricing

5K Run

Tier 1, then $40 from Oct 27, 2026

$35

1 Mile Fun Run

Tier 1, then $30 from Oct 27, 2026

$25

Tshirt Only

Standard, until Oct 23, 2026

$20

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