The ChuckFAST FridayNite 5K has finally returned!!

Kick off Chuck Fest weekend with a glowing celebration of community, culture, and cardio at the ChuckFAST GleauxRun 5K & 1Mile FunRun, happening the night before the big festival in Downtown Lake Charles! It all supports the Arts & Humanities Council of SWLA, so you’re running for a great cause. 

We are turning up the energy with the most vibrant race Southwest Louisiana has seen with full-on GleauxRun — because in SWLA, we don’t just Glow… we GLEAUX! 

Runners will score some serious swag, including a specially designed ChuckFest GleauxRun T-shirt and Glow Gear to keep you shining every step of the way. 

Both the timed 5K and the 1-mile FunRun wind through the heart of Downtown Lake Charles and its beautiful historic neighborhoods complete with a DJ pickup truck leading the way, neon vibes, like a true Louisiana-style PARADE on foot! 

And at the finish line? The reward is worth every step — delicious local food, cold drinks, and the kind of good times only SWLA can serve up. The 5K is a timed event with specialty Finisher medals. So lace up, glow up, and laissez les bon temps rouler at the ChuckFest GleauxRun!

Running for the Arts!

This exciting event is more than just a fun run — it’s a fundraiser supporting the Arts & Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana. By registering for the ChuckFest GleauxRun, you’re helping fuel the arts, culture, and creative spirit that make Southwest Louisiana so unique.

The mission of the Arts & Humanities Council of SWLA is to support arts and culture initiatives, events, and organizations throughout our five-parish region. The Council works to bring vibrant cultural experiences and an enhanced quality of life to our local communities while also strengthening tourism and economic growth. Their mission is clear: to expand, enrich, and strengthen the diverse cultural heritage of Southwest Louisiana. Every step you take during the GleauxRun helps carry that mission forward.

The ChuckFAST GleauxRun 5K & 1M FunRun is proudly organized by House of Sole and Race Pace Multisport, two local organizations passionate about fitness, community, and keeping SWLA’s cultural heartbeat strong.