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Pelican Timing Services is a race timing company based out of Lafayette, LA. Our timers have 14 yrs of timing experience.

Pelican Timing Services offers professional timing using the latest technology for timing and scoring services for running, triathlons, duathlons, swimming and biking events throughout the South.

We utilize RFID ULTRA DISPOSABLE TIMING SYSTEMS for cycling, running, and multi sports race events. 

We offer many services which includes Online Registration, at no cost to the Event or Organizer, Live Results designed for smartphones.  Results Kiosk, with individual result printouts.   Learn more about our Services.

EVENT REGISTRATIONS

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UPCOMING EVENTS WE ARE TIMING

Running of the Elves 5K Run & 1 Mile - Saturday, 11/22/25 In Person Race

Saturday, November 22, 2025 @ 7:45 AM

Central Wildcat Stadium

13845 Hooper Rd.

Central, LA 70818

Early Package Pickup Info:
*IF YOU ARE PICKING UP AS A GROUP PLEASE EMAIL NAMES/GROUP TO : CHAMBER@CITYOFCENTRALCHAMBER.COM BY 11/19/2025, SO WE CAN HAVE THEM TOGETHER*

Packet containing runner bib, t-shirt (if registered in time) and additional swag can be picked up at:

Central Community Athletics Gym located at 10510 Joor Rd

Friday, November 21, 2025 from 10am-5pm.

Race Day:
Race day packet pickup will begin at 6:45 am.

The Fun Run will begin at 7:45 am with the 5k immediately to follow

Race Day Registration is $40 for the 5k and $30 for the 1 mile fun run. This is payable via cash, credit/debit or Venmo

Participate in the 13th Annual Running of the Elves. Dressing in your best holiday attire is encouraged. Start your holiday season off with a picturesque run around our quaint city of Central.
Participants registered by November 13th are guaranteed to receive a finishers medal, and a t-shirt. 

The Fun Run will begin at 7:45 am with the 5k to follow immediately after
Immediately following the race:
FREE pancakes and coffee for EVERYONE 🥞 ☕️
Pictures with Santa Claus 🎅🏼 
Giveaways 🏅
Fire truck and Sparky the Dog 🚒 🐶
Kid activities 🤸🏼‍♀️🤸🏼‍♀️

After the Race:
All participants will receive a finisher's medal.
Top Runner Awards from Rogers Regional Eye Center.

Costume Contest will be awarded too!

For More Information and to register click here.

Run The Runway 5K & Fun Run - Saturday, 11/22/2025 In Person Race

Saturday, November 22, 2025 @ 8:30 AM

4400 Airpark Blvd
Helix Aviation Academy
Baton Rouge, LA US 70807

Race begins at 8:30 AM on a Runway at the Airport.  Come out an enjoy a 5K run or a 1 mile fun run/walk.  Community Event After Party begins at 9 AM and includes Food, Drinks, Music and Inflatables for Kids.
 
We want all family members to be able to participate in the race.  Children aged 12 and under registers for free but they must be registered to run in the race.
 
All Participants will receive a race t-shirt and finishers medal. 
 
Location: 
Baton Rouge Metro Airport
Parking and Start of Race - Helix Aviation Academy  

For More Information and to register click here.

Beau Chene Country Club Turkey Trot 5K - Wednesday, 11/26/2025 In Person Race

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM

602 N. Beau Chene Drive
Mandeville, LA US 70471

9:00 for 1 Mile and 9:30 for 5K

We are excited to announce the 7th Annual Beau Chêne Country Club Turkey Trot Classic 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk!  Our race will be held on the morning of Wednesday, November 26th and registration fees include a post-race party (located behind the club house next to our beautiful Pavilion) complete with food, drinks, music and entertainment for the entire family.  Our food will include an assortment of fresh fruits and Jambalaya. 

Drinks will be provided by Beau Chene Country Club (water, tea and lemonade), Republic National Distributing Company (adult refreshments), Nola Brewery(more adult refreshments) and Abita Roasting (coffee). 

Activities for the kids will be available.  We have also partnered with the Northshore Food Bank of Covington to include a food drive that will benefit local residents in need.  Everyone who brings 5 cans of food will be entered into a raffle to win some great Beau Chêne prizes! 

Our 5K race course winds through the scenic live oak lined streets of the beautiful Beau Chêne subdivision.  The 1 mile course includes both street running and cross country running on Beau Chêne Country Club’s Oak Golf Course. 

For More Information and to register click here.

Sea Rim Striders Turkey Trot 1K, 5K, 10K - Thursday, 11/27/2025 In Person Race

Thursday, November 27, 2025 @ 7:30 AM

700 Crockett St.
The Event Centre
Beaumont, TX US 77702

Charity Benefit:  
Each year, SRS chooses a local Non Profit charity to feature and give back to.
This year, the Turkey Trot is Benefiting the 501(c)3 Non-Profit VIDOR HOPE HOUSE
Check them out!  https://www.orangecountyhopehouse.org/  
 
Race Swag:
SHIRTS

Sizes available in Youth 2T - Adult 5X. 
Short-sleeved
men's unisex & women's v-neck cut
Eclipse tech Fabric from Leslie Jordan Manufacturer
Color:  Black
***shirts are running 1/2 size small this year - we apologize!                                                                     
BIBS - disposable chip on bib.  Do not bend!  Chip timing for 5K/10K with PELICAN TIMING.
FINISHER MEDALS with custom neck ribbons for all finishers

Free Post-Race Food and Drink
Our awesome Sponsors care about you, our Community, and what the Sea Rim Striders do.   Some of our Sponsors are highlighted at the Turkey Trot event in our post-race food/drink alley.  You'll find bottled water,  Gatorade/Sqwincher, Beer, Red Bull, Bananas, Pickles, donuts, granola bars, a Kid's-specific snack/drink table, and more --- Free!  
Be sure to stop by and thank them for supporting the Turkey Trot!  
 
FREE RACE PHOTOS 
We love to see photos of our Participants having a great time!
All Photos will be posted on Sea Rim Striders' Facebook page and the link will be posted in the Turkey Trot Facebook event.
***please note:  SRS has no control over the final amount and content of photos taken.  Our photographers help capture memories on a HOLIDAY race day--some are volunteers.   If you'd like to volunteer to take photos on race day, we would LOVE to have you!!  Please message the race director at SRSclub.TurkeyTrot@gmail.com to sign up to volunteer.   

Stations for photographers are:  start line, finish line, on-course, announcements/warmups, on-stage awards, and  misc. photos required by sponsors/SRS. 

PACKET PICKUP
The Event Centre, 700 Crockett St., Beaumont, Texas 77701
Wednesday, November 26 from 12pm – 6pm
*Mini sponsor/vendor expo at packet/shirt/bib pickup.  Please stop by and thank them for supporting your hometown Turkey Trot!
 

For More Information and to register click here.

Bay St. Louis Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile - Thursday, 11/27/25 In Person Race

Thursday, November 27, 2025 @ 8:00 AM

1928 Depot Way
Bay Saint Louis, MS US 39520

Event details and schedule
 
Race Times:

5K - 8:00 am

1 mile - 9:00 am

Awards at 9:30 am 

Packet pickup and registration available:

11-22-25 & 11-23-25 @ The Backyard Beer Garden from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. 126 Blaize Avenue, Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520

11-26-25 @  The Depot 2:00 - 6:00 PM

Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup will begin at the Train Depot from 6:30am till 8am for the 5K and the 1 Mile.

Awards for the 5k go to the Top 3 Overall Male and Female, First Overall Masters Male and Female and to the top three finishers in the age groups. (5 yr. increments)

1st Place - Turkey

2nd Place - Stuffing

3rd Place - Cranberry Sauce

Thanks & Giving go together, what better way to say thanks than by giving back to the charity of your choice?!

The 14th Annual Turkey Trot will be held in downtown Bay St. Louis to benefit the charity of your choice! The Turkey Trot will consist of a 5K CERTIFIED ROUTE and a 1 mile Fun Run. The race begins at 8:00 AM starting at the Bay St. Louis Train Depot, trotting through Old Town Bay Saint Louis, reaching the beautiful Beach Boulevard & being completely stuffed for the finish back at the Depot!

5K: (5K Registration includes Turkey Trot t-shirt, all you can eat brunch, all you can drink beer and mimosas, and other fun swag!)

For More Information and to register click here.

Stennis Space Center Marathon | Half | 5K - Saturday, 11/29/25 In Person Race

Saturday, November 29, 2025 @ 8:00 AM

Building 2411
Cypress House
Stennis Space Center, MS US 39529

THE COURSE – The Stennis Space Center offers runners a beautiful, picturesque 26.2 mile run around the perimeter of the Space Center.  Run on paved roads, through the lovely wooded areas where wildlife sightings are frequent. The course is flat, fast, and PR friendly, with usual temperatures in the upper 50’s at the start and lower 70’s by the finish.

Course services include Stennis Running Club aid stations approximately every 2 miles. (Kentwood Springs Water, Gatorade, bananas, and port-o-lets).  Mile markers & directional signs plainly visible. Medical staff supplied by AMR. Communications at each aid station. 

This event is sanctioned by both Road Runners Club of America and U.S.A.T.F. All 3 courses are certified. Marathon is a Boston Marathon Qualifier.  No walkers in the marathon, please. (6hr time limit) (18 years of age min.)

To view the Course Map click on the Race Course Map tab at the top of the page.

The race will be chip timed by Pelican Timing Services!

NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION
Package pickup available on race day at the Cypress House near start line.

SHIRTS – Colorful long sleeve tee shirts to all participants.

PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP/REGISTRATION available from 12-6 p.m. Friday, November 28, at the Mississippi Welcome Center (Pearlington in Hancock County) located on the corner of I-10 & Hwy. 607.

For More Information and to register click here.

Register Now For Other Upcoming Events

Click on the Race Name to Register Today:

Running of the Elves 5K                             -                       Central, LA                          -        11/22/2025

Run The Runway 5K & Fun Walk               -                       Baton Rouge, LA                -        11/22/2025

Beau Chene Country Club Turkey Trot       -                       Mandeville, LA                    -        11/26/2025

Sea Rim Striders Turkey Trot                      -                       Beaumont, TX                      -       11/27/2025

Bay ST. Louis Turkey Trot                           -                       Bay St. Louis, MS                -        11/27/2025

Stennis Space Center Marathon                 -                       Stennis Space Center, MS  -        11/29/2025