National Community Health Initiative (NCHI) 5K Run/Walk and Health Fair

Event Overview

You can help Ghadur Court # 129 Auxiliary of A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Inc. and the City of New Iberia with this great National Community Health Initiative (NCHI). This initiative will continue to reduce the burden of diabetes: diversify efforts and resources to address other health concerns: reduce key health disparities: and improve lives through health promotion, outreach and advocacy. Areas of concern include Cancer, Alzheimers, HIV/AIDS, and of course Diabetes. Proceeds will benefit this cause, so please join us at the Run/Walk and Health Fair or make a donation. Thanks in advance for your participation.

Date and Location

• Date: May 9, 2026
• Location: Bank Avenue Park, New Iberia, LA
• Starting Point: Corner of Bank Avenue and Caudron Street
• Race URL: NCHI 5K Run/Walk and Health Fair

Medals and Awards

Medals will be given for these age groups:

• Group 1: 18 and under
• Group 2: 19-35
• Group 3: 36-50
• Group 4: 51-65
• Group 5: 66 and older

All groups include males and females, first, second, and third place finishers.

Race Route

The race will begin at Bank Avenue Park at 8:00 a.m., and end in the park on Caudron Street. The route will be as follows:

• Bank Avenue
• Right on Robert S.
• Left on Sydney
• Right on Dale
• Left on Ann
• Left on Lafayette
• Left on Bank
• Right on Versailles Crescent to Caudron into the park

Health Fair

The Health Fair will begin at 9:00 a.m. under the pavilion at Bank Avenue Park and end at 11:00 a.m.