In 29 days · Sat, Sep 26, 2026
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When
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Where
2300 Sycamore Street, Monroe LA
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
69–87°F · low rain risk
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2025
66–84°F
dry
2024
64–83°F
dry
2023
70–89°F
dry
2022
67–85°F
dry
2021
60–87°F
dry
2020
62–81°F
dry
2019
71–94°F
dry
2018
68–84°F
rain
2017
71–88°F
dry
2016
74–91°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
- Presented by: McDonald's & Gilley Enterprises
- Race Name: MAD Dash 5K
- Location: Monroe, Louisiana
- Benefit: Louisiana Cancer Foundation
Event Details
- Date: September 26, 2026
- Venue: Forsythe Park, 2300 Sycamore Street, Monroe, LA 71201
- Annual Event: 2nd annual MAD Dash 5k & One-Mile Fun Run
- URL: MAD Dash 5K Registration
Registration Information
- Online Registration: Closes on September 20, 2026, at 11:59pm
- In-Person Registration: Available during packet pick up on September 24th and 25th
- Packet Pick Up Hours: Between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. (location to be determined)
- Race Day Registration: Available at the registration tent on September 26, 2026
Awards
- Winner Categories: 1st, 2nd, 3rd for both Male and Female
- Overall Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
- Survivor Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
- Age Categories: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-45, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 64-69, 70+
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