Running of the Bears 5K - Franklin, LA

Join the Running of the Bears event in historic downtown Franklin, Louisiana, as part of the Bayou Teche Black Bear Festival. Participants can choose between a 5K run or a one-mile fun run. The route offers scenic views of lamp posts, antebellum homes, live oak trees, the historic downtown area, and local wildlife. Runners and walkers of all skill levels are welcome, and participants aged 10 and under will receive a commemorative medal.