Lafayette Will Close Camellia Boulevard for 5k Race
Camellia Boulevard will face road closures this Saturday morning for the annual Maddie's Footprints 5k and Fun Run.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Running
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The Lafayette police department will close a segment of Camellia Boulevard this Saturday, October 3, to accommodate an annual 5k race. The closure is set to begin at 7:45 a.m. and will impact traffic between Silverstone Road and Eastland Road.
Why it matters
The road closure is required to facilitate the Maddie's Footprints 5k and Fun Run, an annual community event held in Lafayette. This event has been a local tradition for at least 10 years, drawing hundreds of participants.
The race typically hosts between 150 and 200 participants, maintaining this attendance range consistently over the last 10 years. The road closure is scheduled to last for just over two hours.
The players
Lafayette Police Department
The agency is responsible for managing traffic flow and implementing the road closure on Camellia Boulevard.
Maddie's Footprints
This organization hosts the annual 5k and Fun Run to support families in the local community.
The details
Police will facilitate the closure of Camellia Boulevard between Silverstone and Eastland roads to ensure participant safety during the race. Traffic will be diverted to alternate routes, including Steiner Road and W. Martial Avenue, with the road expected to reopen by 10 a.m. in phased segments.
Timeline
Saturday morning, October 3
7:45 a.m. Saturday
10 a.m. Saturday
Season Trajectory
This race continues a decade-long tradition for Lafayette, reinforcing the city's established annual schedule for community-led outdoor events. It maintains the local competitive balance for small-scale charity runs throughout the city's autumn season.
Drivers in the area should prepare for delays on Saturday morning and utilize Steiner Road or W. Martial Avenue as primary detours. Expect the northbound lane of Camellia Boulevard to be accessible to traffic before the southbound lane as police reopen the street in phases.
The takeaway
Motorists are encouraged to plan travel around the 7:45 a.m. closure time to avoid congestion during the race. Local residents can anticipate normal traffic conditions returning to the area by 10 a.m. on Saturday.
Further reading
For more information on local athletic events, visit the Running section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Advocate.
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