In 117 days · Sat, Oct 24, 2026
When
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Where
Pointe Marie Neighborhood, Baton Rouge LA
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
About this race
Welcome
Welcome to our 5th Annual Footprints Forever 5K & 1-Mile Race!
Beneficiary
This race benefits Maddie’s Footprints Greater Baton Rouge, supporting families who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or the loss of a child under one year of age.
About Maddie’s Footprints
- Founded: 2010 in memory of Madeline Noelle McGrew
- Support Provided: Emotional and financial support to families during unimaginable loss.
- Families Served: 3,500+ families across 19 parishes
- Financial Assistance: $2M+ provided to families, NO ONE has ever been turned away.
Read about Maddie's Story Here
Event Details
- Date: October 24, 2026
- Time: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Location: Pointe Marie (14200 River Road)
- Parking: L’Auberge Casino lot (River Road, not the garage)
Race Info
- Timing Company: FreshJunkie
- Virtual Option: Available if you can’t attend in person
- Wristband: $10 wristband for non-running children (games & activities)
Awards (2026)
- Categories: Top 3 Male & Female in each age group: 9 & under, 10–14, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+
- Also Awarded: Top Fundraising Team
- Most Participants: On a Running
- Best Costumed Team:
Creating a Running Team
- Register: Register for the race.
- Create Team: Select “Create a New Team” during registration.
- Name: Name your team.
- Invite: Share your link and invite others to join.
Fundraising Team Setup
- Visit: Go to the race page.
- Select: Click Donate (not Register).
- Become: Select “Become a Fundraiser.”
- Complete: Enter the same team name as your running team.
DO NOT STRESS if your team fundraiser also creates an individual fundraiser. It will all go into the same funding.
Deadline for Fundraising Team
Donations must be received by October 22, 2026.
T-Shirts
Register by September 24, 2026 to guarantee a race shirt (No extra shirts will be ordered) VIRTUAL RUNNERS DOES NOT INCLUDE A RACE T-SHIRT.
Switching Races
Deadline: October 8, 2026
To Switch Your Race: Use your confirmation email → “Manage Registration” → “Transfer Event”.
Packet Pickup
Early Pickup (highly recommended and encouraged):
October 22, 2026
Pointe Marie screened in area near the small coffee shop.
Race Day Pickup:
Begins at 6:30 AM (be prepared for a line if you pick up at this time).
Special Moments
Tribute Signs Deadline: September 24, 2026 (you can find this in the “store” on the home page)
Remembrance Celebration: ~10:00 AM
Join us as we honor the babies we hold in our hearts 💖
Pricing Reminder
Race prices increase on September 24, 2026.
At approximately 10:00 AM, we will remember our babies in a special way with a Remembrance Celebration. Make plans to stick around to show your support of the 1 in 4 as we pay tribute to our little ones who were gone too soon and enjoy music, food, fun jumps, and more!
Support and Contact
One in four pregnancies ends in loss. Together, we can make sure no family walks through that alone.
We’re so grateful for your support and can’t wait to see you on race day!
More about Maddie's in this video:
If you have questions or want to get involved:
mandy@maddiesfootprints.org
More Information
For more information about the race, visit the official race page.
Course map
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