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Saturday, October 10th, 2026
7919 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge LA
5K
66–83°F · low rain risk
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2025
62–86°F
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64–87°F
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62–82°F
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57–83°F
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67–84°F
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71–83°F
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72–86°F
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71–85°F
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74–87°F
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61–84°F
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About this race
🏃♂️ Event Overview
The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission is hosting 1 Million Steps to Safety, a 5K run/walk event held in person. This event aims to bring all road users together to celebrate Pedestrian Safety Month. People from across Louisiana are welcome to participate in the run or walk.
🎯 Mission
Our mission is to promote and improve highway safety in Louisiana through education, awareness, and community engagement.
🔮 Vision
Our vision is to create a safer road environment for all users, reducing serious injuries and fatalities through proactive safety initiatives.
🌟 Core Values
- Safety: We prioritize the safety of all road users in everything we do.
- Collaboration: We believe in working together with communities, organizations, and individuals to achieve our goals.
- Education: We are committed to providing educational resources and programs to promote safe driving habits.
- Innovation: We strive to stay ahead of the curve by implementing new technologies and strategies to improve highway safety.
👥 Team
Our team is made up of dedicated professionals, safety partners, community members, and area leaders who are passionate about promoting highway safety and making a positive impact in our communities. We work together to create and implement effective safety initiatives and programs.
💵 Cost
$25.00
👕 T-shirt
Participants get a free adult size t-shirt. Sizes small – 3XL
📅 Date and Time
- Date: October 10, 2026
- Time: 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Raceday Packet Pick Up: 7:00 a.m
- 5K begins: 8:00 a.m.
- Post Race activities: 8:30 a.m.
📍 Location
Louisiana State Police Headquarters, 7919 Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
📝 Registration Details
Registration is open now – October 10th
🔗 More Information
For more details and to register, visit the official race page: 1 Million Steps 2 Safety 5K Run/Walk.
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