Grin & Bear It 5K | 10K | 1/2 Mile Kids Run & NEW! 1/2 Marathon

Grin & Bear It 5K | 10K | 1/2 Mile Kids Run & NEW! 1/2 Marathon

Funds Raised Support the future "Delhi Community Wellness Trail"

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, November 7th, 2026
• Time: 7:45 AM
• Location: Poverty Point State Park
• Address: 1500 Poverty Point Pkwy, Delhi, LA 71232

Race Overview

The 14th annual Grin & Bear It 5K | 10K | 1/2 Mile Kids Run & NEW! 1/2 Marathon will take place on November 7th at Poverty Point Reservoir in Delhi, Louisiana. We are excited to welcome our community back to the Grin & Bear It Race! Come enjoy this beautiful scenic run.

Distances

• Available: 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon, and ½ Mile Kid’s Fun Run
• Chip Timing: Start and Finish Chip time only, no split times on the course

Schedule

• 6:30 AM: Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup
• 7:45 AM: ½ Mile Kid’s Fun Run
• 8:00 AM: 1/2 Marathon Start Time
• 8:15 AM: 10K Start Time
• 8:30 AM: 5K Start Time

Post-Race Party

Be sure to stay after the race for refreshments, music & awards presentation!

Registration Fees

• Kid’s Fun Run: All kids 10 & under run free (t-shirt not included)
• 5K & 10K: $25 Registration fee
• 1/2 Marathon: $35 Registration fee

Everyone in the 5K, 10K & 1/2 Marathon will receive a t-shirt with their registration if you register by October 24th. Register Early! Shirts NOT guaranteed to late registrants (after October 24th).

Extra T-shirts

• Adult t-shirts: $20
• Kid's t-shirts: $15
• Order Deadline: Must be placed by October 3rd

Packet Pickup

Packet pick-up on Thursday, November 5th from Noon - 4:00 PM & Friday, November 6th from Noon - 4:00 PM in the Delhi Hospital Classroom & at the race site on Saturday, November 7th beginning at 6:30 AM.

Age Groups

5K, 10K, & 1/2 Marathon: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+

Awards

$100 Visa Gift Card for top runners:

• 5K Overall Female
• 5K Overall Male
• 10K Overall Female
• 10K Overall Male
• 1/2 Marathon Overall Female
• 1/2 Marathon Overall Male

Medals

1st, 2nd & 3rd place runners in each age group, Male & Female, 5K, 10K, & 1/2 Marathon will receive a medal. All of the kiddos in the Kids Fun Run will also receive a medal as they cross the finish line!

Community Impact

Proceeds from this year's race will support our newest community wellness initiatives: the future Delhi Community Wellness Trail. Currently in the funding application phase, this project will create an approximately ¼-mile walking trail within the green space adjacent to the Delhi Community Health Center.

The vision includes outdoor fitness equipment, pergolas, a serenity garden, and other wellness-focused amenities designed to encourage healthy lifestyles and provide a welcoming space for community members of all ages. Funds raised through this year's race will go directly toward helping bring this vision to life.

Every registration, sponsorship, and donation brings us one step closer to transforming this vision into reality. For more information on how to support the future Delhi Community Wellness Trail, contact Brooke Nyiri at [email protected].

More Information

For additional details about the race, visit our event page: Grin & Bear It Race.