5K Run for Excellence

What's the best route to promote education? If you answered "lace up your running shoes and hit the pavement," you'd be right—for today at least. The Terrebonne Foundation for Academic Excellence hosts a fundraising 5K and Kids' Fun Run, with an after party as a festive complement. Bonus points for live performances from The Flamethrowers. Races start at 5:30 pm at the Houma Courthouse Square on Main Street. $20 for runners 20 and younger; $30 for 21 and over. runforexcellence.com.