05/08/2026
Add this to your plans on Saturday!
Stop by and see us at the Vein Guys Lake Charles booth for your free vein screening and learn how we can help! We can’t wait to meet you!
Wellness on the Water is almost here, and we’re looking forward to an incredible weekend of movement, community, and energy!
🌊 Still need to register for the EXCLUSIVE 5K Run or 1K Community Walk? Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/WOW26-5K-lcec
EARLY PACKET PICKUP FOR 5K + 1K
Participants registered for the 5K Run or 1K Community Walk may pick up race packets at:
📍Lake Charles Event Center – Box Office • 900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, LA
🗓️Thursday, May 7 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🗓️Friday, May 8 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Please note: Event t-shirts are only guaranteed for participants who registered by 4/22.
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EVENT DAY PICKUP
If you are unable to attend early pickup, event day packet pickup will be available at the General Admission Table:
🗓️Saturday, May 9 | 7:00 AM – 7:40 AM
General admission guests will enter through the EAST side (city side) of Sudduth Coliseum at the Lake Charles Event Center.
Please arrive early to allow time for pickup before the race begins.
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🏃♂️ 5K ROUTE + RACE DETAILS
The official 5K kickoff will begin from inside Sudduth Coliseum. Participants will run toward the North Beach sign before looping back into the finish line and recovery zone inside the coliseum.
All 5K participants will receive bibs with chip timing provided for official race results. Awards for 1st Place Male/Female finishers will be given (additional awards for age categories). All participants will receive a finisher medal.
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EVENT SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
7:15 AM – Guided Stretch + Movement Activities
8:00 AM – 5K Run Begins
1K Community Walk begins immediately following the 5K start
9:00 AM – Wellness Expo Opens
* 💪Movement Classes Throughout the Day
* 🏋️♂️ Deadlift Competition Hosted by Lake Charles Powerlifting (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
* 🛍️ Regional Vendors
* 🔥 DJ TySki and Community Activities
Movement classes and activities continue throughout the day until 3:00 PM.
🌊 Still need to register for the EXCLUSIVE 5K Run or 1K Community Walk? Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/WOW26-5K-lcec
More details: https://bit.ly/WOW-2026