DASHER DANCER PRANCER 5K
Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 3:00 AM CST
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
A festive 5K where holiday cheer meets a heartfelt mission, supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital with every step.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
- For a Cause
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Competitive
Quirky
Festive
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- Family Friendly
Family FriendlyThe Dasher Dancer Prancer 5K invites you to dash, dance, or prance through Carencro, LA, in this festive, family-friendly event. Held in conjunction with Carencro Country Christmas, the race encourages costumes and offers post-race Christmas activities. Beyond the holiday cheer, this event is deeply cause-driven, with 100% of all profits benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to help children battling catastrophic diseases. It's a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the season and support a vital mission.
What to expect
- Embrace the holiday spirit with costumes encouraged and post-race Christmas activities.
- Run or walk the 3.1-mile course knowing 100% of profits benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
- Awards for overall male and female finishers, plus top age group placements.
Standout details
- 100% of profits benefit St. Jude
- Costumes welcome and encouraged
- Post-race Carencro Christmas activities
- Medals for top finishers and age groups
Distances & registration
2 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
5K
2 options · closes Dec 1, 2026, 3:00 PM CST
7mo 3d 7h 48m leftRUN
Closes Dec 1, 2026, 3:00 PM CST · From $38.10
VIRTUAL
Closes Dec 1, 2026, 3:00 PM CST · From $43.40
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
DASH, DANCE or PRANCE your way through our 5th Annual 5K.
Acadiana Fitness is excited to announce that we will be hosting our 5th Annual "Dasher Dancer Prancer 5K" on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Warm-Up will begin at 7:45, race will start at 8:00am.
**TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT, YOU MUST REGISTER ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 17, 2025**
**DEADLINE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION IS TUESDAY DECEMBER 1 @ 10:00 PM**
!!!!Registration will re-open ON SITE, on race day, from 6:30 to 7:40 AM. ($45.00 registration fee)
The run will be in conjunction with Carencro Country Christmas . After the race, stop in and partake in the Carencro Community Center's Christmas Activities.
This will be a fun family event for all . (COSTUMES ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED)
The run will begin at the Carencro Community Center. You are welcome to park there or next door at the Carencro Library.
**MEDALS will be awarded to overall MALE and FEMALE, and to 1st and 2nd place in each age category**
AGE GROUPS
1-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50 AND UP
🎗️Miles for Hope 🎗️
Do you want to run for a reason? Do you want to run to help save lives of children battling catastrophic diseases? Sign up and complete any race distance for Dasher Dancer Prancer, Jungle Gardens, and Zydeco Marathon to receive the exclusive Miles for Hope medal to be given on March 8, 2026, at Zydeco Marathon in Lafayette La. All of these races benefit St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Your participation is vital to ensure that families do not ever pay for treatment, housing, or food while their child is being cared for.
❗️ Jungle Gardens has limited registrations available before it sells out. So please take advantage of this opportunity to register for these 3 events to directly help save lives of children locally and all across the world. Every child deserves a chance to live their best life.
https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/AveryIsland/JungleGardens5K
https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/Lafayette/ZydecoMarathon
**If you are unable to attend, please feel free to run virtually and upload your pics to our Facebook Page, Acadiana Fitness.
*THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS ISSUED*
100% OF ALL PROFITS FROM THIS RUN WILL BE DONATED TO ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL~LET'S HELP FIND A CURE
Any questions, please contact Acadiana Fitness at Acadianafitness1@gmail.com or 337-565-2253.