CALHOUN, La., Sept. 1, 2025 — The Calhoun Civic Club will host the Not Ya Mama’s 5K Walk & Run (powered by Entergy) on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the Calhoun Civic Club, 189 Calhoun Loop Road. The family-friendly event supports local scholarships and improvements to the West Ouachita Wellness Park, and participants are encouraged to come in Halloween costumes. RunSignup
Registration is open now. Adult 5K entry is $30; the Kids (14 & under) 5K is $20, both starting at 8:00 a.m. A free Kids Fun Run (ages 9 & under) begins at 9:00 a.m. Register by Oct. 17 to receive a free race T-shirt and swag bag; online registration closes Oct. 22 at 11:59 p.m. CDT. RunSignup
Packet pick-up will be held Thursday, Oct. 23, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Calhoun Civic Club and again race morning, Oct. 25, 7:00 a.m. until start. The 5K route starts at the Civic Club, proceeds along Owens, McCain Farm Road, West Ouachita Baseball Road, and finishes with a victory lap on the Wellness Park track. Age-group medals (men’s & women’s) will be awarded for Under 10, 10–14, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, and 60+. Vendors and food trucks will be on site 7:00–11:00 a.m. RunSignup
The race extends the spirit of the ICS-sanctioned Not Ya Mama’s Louisiana State Championship Chili Cook-off powered by Entergy held in April 2025. To register, donate, or ask a question, visit the official RunSignUp event page. RunSignup