EDW Red Bird Run

  • Date Sat 6th September 2025
  • Time 8:00AM CDT
  • Location Thibodaux, Louisiana
  • Price $22.20 - $526.00
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 1 Mile, 5km

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Event summary

Join us for the inaugural EDW Red Bird Run on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in the charming town of Thibodaux, Lafourche! This vibrant community event, held at E. D. White Catholic High School, features a 5K race and a 1-mile fun run, bringing together runners of all ages and abilities.

Not only is this a fantastic opportunity to get active and enjoy the beautiful Louisiana landscape, but it's also a chance to support a great cause. Proceeds benefit the Team Gleason Foundation, providing vital resources for individuals living with ALS. This year, we run in loving memory of Guy Guidry and honor Eddie Cole and Tricia Gros, inspiring members of the E. D. White community who are bravely battling this disease. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, every step and dollar counts in the fight against ALS. Don't miss out on this uplifting day of camaraderie, purpose, and community spirit!

Organiser's Description

JOIN US FOR A 5K RACE AND FUN RUN ALONGSIDE THE EDDIE COLE CLASSIC CROSS COUNTRY MEET AT E. D. WHITE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL!

E. D. White Catholic High School in Thibodaux, LA invites you to be part of something meaningful at our first-ever Red Bird Run, a community event BENEFITING THE TEAM GLEASON FOUNDATION, which provides critical support and resources to individuals living with ALS.

This year, we run with purpose in memory of GUY GUIDRY, and in honor of EDDIE COLE and TRICIA GROS, beloved members of the E. D. White faculty and staff who have been diagnosed with ALS in recent years. While we remember Guy with love, Eddie and Tricia continue to bravely fight this disease. Their strength, spirit, and dedication to our school family inspire us to take action.

Whether you're an avid runner or just want to make a difference, theres a way for everyone to get involved. Sign up to run, walk, or simply show your support through a donation. Every step and every dollar helps bring hope to those fighting ALS.

BECOME A ROUTE SPONSOR

Corporate sponsorships are also available, offering a great way for local businesses to give back and show their support for a cause that hits close to home.

SPONSOR THE 2025 EDW RED BIRD RUN FOR ONLY $500!

As a Route Sponsor, your business gets:

Logo on 3 yard signs (1 at each mile marker)

Logo on the race registration site

2 free race entries

Please contact Michelle Keife at [email protected] for more information.



Together, we run. Together, we remember. Together, we fight ALS.



RACE DAY TIMELINE

7:00AM - CHECK-IN/WALK-UP REGISTRATION- Head over to the registration table located in front of the LeJeune Gym to check in and pick up your race shirt (if you met the August 20th deadline). Walk-up participants can still sign up at this time. Cash, card, and check accepted.

7:40AM - OPTIONAL GROUP WARMUP/STRETCH- Join us in the stadium for a fun, energizing warm-up led by EDW's Media Specialist and certified fitness instructor Lauren Bordelon, a 2002 EDW grad. Great for getting those muscles loose before the races begin. All ages welcome!

8:00AM - 1 MILE FUN RUN BEGINS- Perfect for kids, families, or anyone wanting a quick jog or walk.

8:40AM - 5K RACE BEGINS- Lace up for the main event! Runners and walkers of all paces are welcome. Water stations will be located along the route.

Races

  • Fun Run

    Incl. $2.20 Fee

    Sat 6th September 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $22.20

  • 5k

    Incl. $2.80 Fee

    Sat 6th September 2025 (8:30AM CDT)

    $32.80

  • Become a Sponsor

    Incl. $26.00 Fee

    $526.00

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Location

555 Cardinal Drive, Thibodaux, 70301, LA, United States

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