Sun, Oct 25, 2026

ICCS Fest and Panther Run

Lake Charles, LA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

10K5K1 Mile

About the ICCS Fest and Panther Run

The longer distances head north from Wilson Street, turn onto Shell Beach Drive, and run along the waterfront before looping back. The shorter color run stays in the neighborhood streets, weaving through the Margaret Place District on a loop that finishes where it started. All routes are on road, and the terrain is flat throughout.

Packet pickup is held at the school on the two days before the race, with a race-morning option as well. Registration is at the same location on race day. There is a festival after the run, with food and games included with entry.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2026 results

56finishers

18:31winner

29:24median

1:02:27cutoff

Top 3: Tyson Stantz (18:31) · Ryder McCormick (24:02) · C. Courville (24:07)

1 Miles · 2026 results

56finishers

5:11winner

9:51median

12:52cutoff

Top 3: J. Pleasant (5:11) · J. Brown (6:18) · Bart Pugh (6:20)

10K · 2026 results

21finishers

39:55winner

52:19median

1:04:02cutoff

Top 3: Tyler Henderson (39:55) · Rickard Newman (40:08) · Rosendo Hernandez (44:59)

The ICCS Fest and Panther Run has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

10K10/25/2026 07:30$60

5K10/25/2026 07:30$40

1 Mile10/25/2026 10:45$30

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Common Questions About the ICCS Fest and Panther Run

Will I finish last at the ICCS Fest and Panther Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 29:24, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:02:27, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the ICCS Fest and Panther Run a good first 5K?

It is a small race (56 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the ICCS Fest and Panther Run?

The 5K winner ran 18:31 while the median finisher took 29:24. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.