Footprints Forever 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run

Welcome to the 5th Annual Footprints Forever 5K & 1-Mile Race!

• Purpose: 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

• Foundation: Founded in 2010 in memory of Madeline Noelle McGrew.
• Support: Provides emotional and financial support to families during unimaginable loss.
• Impact: 3,500+ families served across 19 parishes.
• Assistance: $2M+ in financial assistance 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.
• Children's Wristband: $10 wristband for non-running children (games & activities)

Awards (2026)

• Top Finishers: 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+).
• Special Awards: Top Fundraising Team, Most Participants on a Team, Best Costumed Team.

How to Create a Running Team

• Step 1: Register for the race.
• Step 2: Select “Create a New Team” during registration.
• Step 3: Name your team.
• Step 4: Share your link and invite others to join.

How to Turn Your Running Team into a Fundraising Team

• Step 1: Go to the race page.
• Step 2: Click Donate (not Register).
• Step 3: Select “Become a Fundraiser.”
• Step 4: Choose “Create a New Fundraising Team” and enter the same team name.

DO NOT STRESS if your team fundraiser also creates an individual fundraiser. It will all go into the same funding.

Deadline for Top Fundraising Team

• Donations Due: October 22, 2026.

T-Shirts

• Guarantee: Register by September 24, 2026, to be guaranteed a race t-shirt!
• Note: 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 on October 22, 2026, at Pointe-Marie.
• Race Day Pickup: Begins at 6:30 AM (be prepared for a line).

Special Moments

• Tribute Signs Deadline: September 24, 2026 (available 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.

Final Thoughts

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 for 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!

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 Information

More about Maddie's in this video:

2026 Gala Spotlight Family

If you have questions or want to get involved: mandy@maddiesfootprints.org