Sat, Aug 15, 2026

Live Oak High School 5K

Denham Springs, LA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

1 Mile5K

About the Live Oak High School 5K

The course loops around the high school campus, then threads through nearby neighborhoods before returning to finish on the track. It is a road race with a neighborly feel, tied to the school's cross country program, and strollers are welcome if they line up toward the back.

Post-race refreshments are set out for runners after they finish. The morning also opens with a short fun run on the track before the main race gets underway, so people bringing younger kids have an option before the starting gun.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

165finishers

18:17winner

30:17median

55:59cutoff

Top 3: Marcus Weir (18:17) · Brett Harris (19:08) · Mark Goolsby (19:41)

1 Miles · 2025 results

3finishers

8:20winner

11:42median

17:56cutoff

Top 3: A. Patti (8:20) · G. Summer (11:42) · Clarissa Gordon (17:56)

The Live Oak High School 5K has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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

1 Mile8/15/2026 07:00$30

No Shirt Needed8/15/2026 07:20$25

3.1 Miles8/15/2026 07:20$30

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Common Questions About the Live Oak High School 5K

Will I finish last at the Live Oak High School 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 30:17, and the last recorded finisher came in around 55:59, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Live Oak High School 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (165 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Live Oak High School 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:17 while the median finisher took 30:17. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.