About the Washington Parish Fair 5K
The course runs through the streets of Franklinton before cutting into the Washington Parish Free Fairgrounds, finishing near the main stage. Racing through an active fairgrounds gives the route a backdrop you do not get at most road races, with the fair setting visible from start to finish.
Packet pickup is offered before race morning to ease the rush, with race-morning pickup also available. No registration is accepted on race day, so sorting out your bib ahead of time is the only option. The start area is near the fairgrounds main stage, which also serves as the finish.
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Washington Parish Fair 5K 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5K Results · 2026
166finishers
19:08winner
32:45median
58:01cutoff
Top 3: Weston Fortenberry (19:08) · Jackson Lawton (19:09) · Shaun Stewart (19:56)
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 Nov 12, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles10/23/2027 07:30$40
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