Races

Glory’s Garden Foundation is hosting the Glory 5K Walk/Run to rally Northeast Louisiana around families fighting through the NICU journey. In 2023 Glory Ann Strickland was born at 24 weeks and spent 308 days in the St. Francis and Childrens Hospital NICU. Her parents, family and friends understand no parent should face that lonely road alone. This event is more than a race; it’s a public show of love that raises critical support for medical expenses, travel, meals, and at home living expenses for NICU families. Our goal is to reach 1000 registrations so we could help 200 families. When our community shows up together, we don’t just raise funds we raise hope, dignity, and relief in the moments families need it most.

Walk Around the Block for Autism & Community Expo/Fest5K & 1-Mile Fun Walk/RunHosted by: HAMPCO Inc. & Wanda’s Abounding Grace Join us for our Annual Walk & Community Expo celebrating our AUSOME families! This event brings together families, friends, businesses, and community partners to share stories, connect with resources, promote inclusion, and enjoy a morning of movement, fun, and fellowship. Let’s make this a day of celebration, TOGETHER!  🗓 Event Highlights7:00–8:30 AM – Registration & T-Shirt Pickup8:30 AM – Welcome/Warmup8:50 AM – 5K Start9:00 AM – 1-Mile Fun Walk/Run10:00 AM–12:00 PM – Games, Food, DJ, Photos & Resource Vendors10:30 AM – AwardsNot a timed event. Strollers, scooters & wheelchairs welcome.  ♿ AUSOME Ability ParticipantsDiscounted registration for special needs members (child/adult). Must preregister by emailing info@wandasag.org.  💲 Registration (1/20/26–4/4/26)12 & under: $1513 & up: $25👕 T-shirt

Richwood, Louisiana— On April 25, 2026, Kount Teens 2 Mentor will be hosting “Community Lupus Awareness Walk.” which is a fundraiser event in support for Lupus Awareness Month. The “Walk A Mile In Our Shoes” will be a family fun-filled event with impactful information for all who attend. The event will kick off with a 2K walk or ride followed by live music and a guest survivor testimony. Our goal is to advocate awareness, show support, and bring recognition to the many lupus warriors in our community living with this mysterious disease.  Registration begins at 7:00 am. The warm-up begins at 7:15 am followed by the opening by Mayor Brown. Friend of a Cause, Silent Walkers, Riders and Group Participation can be accessed through the sponsorship QR code/Link.

Kount Teens 2 Mentor Organization is a non-profit organization that provides programs for young boys and girls ages 12-18. For the past five years, we have hosted year-round events such as entrepreneurship workshops, leadership training, mental health community events, community outreach, health and wellness events. Our mission is to equip teens throughout Northeast Louisiana and surrounding areas to be productive and successful members of society.   On April 25, 2026, our organization will host our 4th Annual Lupus Awareness Kickoff Walk, Ride or Run. We would be honored if you would join us in making this event a success. The event will be held at the Richwood Multi-Purpose Center, 2710 Martin Luther King Drive, Richwood, LA 71202. Registration begins at 7:00a.m. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that impacts millions worldwide, including members of our local community. This event raises vital awareness and funds to support individuals affected by lupus while bringing the communi

Date: May 16th Time: 8:00 AM Packet Pick-up: May 15th, 10:00 AM-6:00 PM at Fleet Feet Monroe   Broaden Horizons creates an environment where Love, Education, and Transformation thrive. We believe that every child should experience the love of God, have access to extended learning experiences, and have the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are a faith-based non-profit ministry that uses certified teachers and college mentoring to impact children and families in some of our most in-need communities.

Celebrating the 14th Annual Run for the Red, White & Blue 5K/1K!   The Run for the Red, White & Blue 5K/1K is held each Memorial Day weekend to support the Chennault Aviation & Military Museum. Sign up to honor our active service members and veterans, and to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.   The course is flat, fast, and well surfaced.  The race will begin and end at the Museum with participants passing thru the Flags of Freedom for the last quarter mile. Timing by McDuffie Timing of West Monroe.   All race proceeds benefit CAMM.  Free tours of the Museum will take place during and after the 5K/1K events. You can also see the planes at the Museum's new Aviation Park & Pavilion.    Finally, you can sponsor one of the Flags of Freedom during the last quarter mile of the course.  Just click on the Flags of Freedom Sponsorship event.   Thank you for your support.  This is an essential fundraiser for the Museum and the active service memb

Celebrate Global Running Day with us! We will be at Forsythe Park near the old swimming pool across from the playground. Global Running Day celebrates what makes running so special–camaraderie and friendship, endorphins and accomplishment, and the chance to challenge your personal limits. Whether it’s your first 5K or your fiftieth, we invite you to join us to celebrate The Big Run as a part of Global Running Week. Our event is on Thursday, June 4th!   PACKET PICKUP WILL BE THURSDAY, JUNE 4TH AT FLEET FEET MONROE FROM 10:00 AM-4:00 PMPACKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP BEFORE THE RACE ALSORACE SHIRTS, CUSTOM BIBS, AND MEDALS WILL BE GUARANTEED TO THE FIRST 150 PARTICIPANTS TO REGISTERAWARDS FOR TOP 3 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE & AGE GROUP WINNERSRACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE

Join us for the Annual Atomic Two Miler August 16, 2025. This is a night run that will take place behind the levee across from Forsythe Park. Sleep late Saturday morning, and then come out for a two mile PR that night!  Medals will be awarded to overall male and female, masters male and female as well as top three in ten year age groups.

Join us at Forsythe Park, 2300 Sycamore Street, Monroe, LA 71201 for the 2nd annual MAD Dash 5k & One-Mile Fun Run!  Online registration will close on September 20, 2026, at 11:59pm. In-person registration is available during packet pick up on Thursday, September 24th and Friday, September 25th. You can pick up your packets between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. (location to be determined). Race day registration will be available on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the registration tent.

Join us for another great Monroe Jingle Bell Run 5K and Half-Marathon. With this event, we aim to encourage our community to embrace a more active lifestyle while also supporting our local Scouting programs. The race will begin and end in Forsythe Park. The Monroe Jingle Bell Run will raise funds to support local Scouts in Northeast & Central Louisiana including our programs for at-risk youth and scholarships to Camp T.L. James and Camp Attakapas. It will help ensure that EVERY youth has the opportunity to be part of a great organization that will develop our future leaders of tomorrow no matter what social background or economic status. Scouting is needed more today than ever before. Please note that this registration is for the December 13th Jingle Bell 5K and Half-Marathon benefiting the Louisiana Purchase Council, Scouting America.  If you are looking for the December 13th Jingle Bell Run benefiting the Arthritis Foundation to be held in New Orleans, please click here: https://