Footprints Forever 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Price $32.80 - $48.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 5th Annual Footprints Forever 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the scenic Pointe-Marie in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge. This uplifting event supports Maddies Footprints Greater Baton Rouge, a remarkable organization dedicated to providing emotional and financial assistance to families facing the heartbreaking loss of a child. Whether you’re running the 5K or participating in the 1-Mile Fun Run, you'll be part of a beautiful community effort to honor those we’ve lost and support those in need.
The race kicks off at 7:30 AM, with activities and festivities continuing until 11:30 AM. Enjoy a fun-filled day featuring a Remembrance Celebration at 10:00 AM, live music, a Jambalaya Cook-Off, face painting, and more! Participants can also engage in a virtual option if they can't attend in person. Awards will be given to the top finishers in various age groups, and there's even a special category for the best fundraising team. Don’t miss your chance to make a difference and create lasting memories—register by September 24 to secure your race t-shirt!
The race kicks off at 7:30 AM, with activities and festivities continuing until 11:30 AM. Enjoy a fun-filled day featuring a Remembrance Celebration at 10:00 AM, live music, a Jambalaya Cook-Off, face painting, and more! Participants can also engage in a virtual option if they can't attend in person. Awards will be given to the top finishers in various age groups, and there's even a special category for the best fundraising team. Don’t miss your chance to make a difference and create lasting memories—register by September 24 to secure your race t-shirt!
Organiser's Description
Welcome to our 5th Annual Footprints Forever 5K & 1-Mile Race!
This race benefits Maddies Footprints Greater Baton Rouge, supporting families who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or the loss of a child under one year of age.
ABOUT MADDIES FOOTPRINTS
Founded in 2010 in memory of Madeline Noelle McGrew, Maddies Footprints provides emotional and financial support to families during unimaginable loss.
Read about Maddie's Story Here [https://maddiesfootprints.org/memorials/maddies-story/]
3,500+ families served across 19 parishes
$2M+ in financial assistance provided to families, NO ONE has ever been turned away.
17 years supporting families in Acadiana and 5 years supporting families in Greater Baton Rouge
EVENT DETAILS
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 7:30 AM 11:30 AM
Location: Pointe-Marie (14200 River Road)
PARKING: *PLEASE NOTE THAT PARKING HAS CHANGED TO THE CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE AT POINTE-MARIE! PLEASE FOLLOW THE SIGNS AND ARRIVE EARLY TO AVOID ANY TRAFFIC DELAYS.
NO PARKING WILL BE ALLOWED AT THE L'AUBERGE LOT ON RIVER ROAD!
RACE INFO
Timing Company: FreshJunkie
Virtual option available if you cant attend in person
$10 wristband for non-running children (games & activities)
AWARDS (2026)
Top 3 Male & Female in each age group:
9 & under, 1014, 1519, 2029, 3039, 4049, 5059, 6069, 70+
ALSO AWARDED:
Top Fundraising Team
Most Participants on a Running Team
Best Costumed Team
HOW TO CREATE A RUNNING TEAM
1. Register for the race
2. Select Create a New Team during registration
3. Name your team
4. Share your link and invite others to join
HOW TO TURN YOUR RUNNING TEAM INTO A FUNDRAISING TEAM
1.Go to the race page
2.Click Donate (not Register)
3.Select Become a Fundraiser
4. Choose Create a New Fundraising Team
5. Enter the same team name as your running team
6. Complete the setup
***_THIS WILL LINK YOUR FUNDRAISING TEAM TO YOUR RUNNING TEAM BY NAME SO THEY MATCH***_
DO NOT STRESS if your team fundraiser also creates an individual fundraiser. It will all go into the same funding.
DEADLINE FOR TOP FUNDRAISING TEAM:
Donations must be received by October 22, 2026
T-SHIRTS
Register by September 24, 2026 to be guaranteed a race t-shirt! (No extra t-shirts will be ordered after this date)
VIRTUAL RUNNERS DO NOT RECEIVE A RACE T-SHIRT!
SWITCHING RACES
Deadline: October 8, 2026
To Switch Your Race: Use your confirmation email -> Manage Registration -> Transfer Event
PACKET PICKUP:
EARLY PICKUP _(HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AND ENCOURAGED)_
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026 | 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
at Pointe-Marie screened in area near the small coffee shop.
RACE DAY PICKUP:
Saturday, October 24, 2026 beginning at 6:30 a.m. (be prepared for a line if you pick up at this time - early pick up on Friday, October 23rd is highly encouraged)
PRICING REMINDER: Race prices increase on September 25, 2026
SPECIAL MOMENTS:
Tribute Signs Deadline: September 24, 2026 (you can find this in the "store" on the home page)
Remembrance Celebration begins at 10:00 am
Join us as we honor the babies we hold in our hearts!
At approximately 10:00 am, we will remember our babies in a special way with a Remembrance Celebration. Make plans to stick around to show your support as we pay tribute to our little ones who were gone too soon. Enjoy live music, inaugural Jambalaya Cook-Off, inflatable obstacle courses, face painting, EBR Library Book Table, and more! There will also be an LSU vs. Auburn Tailgate and Watch Party hosted afterwards by Pointe-Marie!
_One in four pregnancies ends in loss. Together, we can make sure no family walks through their loss alone!_
_Were so grateful for your support and cant wait to see you on race day!_
More about Maddie's in this video:
2026 GALA SPOTLIGHT FAMILY [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gwG7ocfHCmDQ_w_ganfTDAGI7R0FhZgE/view?usp=sharing]
If you have questions or want to get involved:
mandy@maddiesfootprints.org
This race benefits Maddies Footprints Greater Baton Rouge, supporting families who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or the loss of a child under one year of age.
ABOUT MADDIES FOOTPRINTS
Founded in 2010 in memory of Madeline Noelle McGrew, Maddies Footprints provides emotional and financial support to families during unimaginable loss.
Read about Maddie's Story Here [https://maddiesfootprints.org/memorials/maddies-story/]
3,500+ families served across 19 parishes
$2M+ in financial assistance provided to families, NO ONE has ever been turned away.
17 years supporting families in Acadiana and 5 years supporting families in Greater Baton Rouge
EVENT DETAILS
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 7:30 AM 11:30 AM
Location: Pointe-Marie (14200 River Road)
PARKING: *PLEASE NOTE THAT PARKING HAS CHANGED TO THE CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE AT POINTE-MARIE! PLEASE FOLLOW THE SIGNS AND ARRIVE EARLY TO AVOID ANY TRAFFIC DELAYS.
NO PARKING WILL BE ALLOWED AT THE L'AUBERGE LOT ON RIVER ROAD!
RACE INFO
Timing Company: FreshJunkie
Virtual option available if you cant attend in person
$10 wristband for non-running children (games & activities)
AWARDS (2026)
Top 3 Male & Female in each age group:
9 & under, 1014, 1519, 2029, 3039, 4049, 5059, 6069, 70+
ALSO AWARDED:
Top Fundraising Team
Most Participants on a Running Team
Best Costumed Team
HOW TO CREATE A RUNNING TEAM
1. Register for the race
2. Select Create a New Team during registration
3. Name your team
4. Share your link and invite others to join
HOW TO TURN YOUR RUNNING TEAM INTO A FUNDRAISING TEAM
1.Go to the race page
2.Click Donate (not Register)
3.Select Become a Fundraiser
4. Choose Create a New Fundraising Team
5. Enter the same team name as your running team
6. Complete the setup
***_THIS WILL LINK YOUR FUNDRAISING TEAM TO YOUR RUNNING TEAM BY NAME SO THEY MATCH***_
DO NOT STRESS if your team fundraiser also creates an individual fundraiser. It will all go into the same funding.
DEADLINE FOR TOP FUNDRAISING TEAM:
Donations must be received by October 22, 2026
T-SHIRTS
Register by September 24, 2026 to be guaranteed a race t-shirt! (No extra t-shirts will be ordered after this date)
VIRTUAL RUNNERS DO NOT RECEIVE A RACE T-SHIRT!
SWITCHING RACES
Deadline: October 8, 2026
To Switch Your Race: Use your confirmation email -> Manage Registration -> Transfer Event
PACKET PICKUP:
EARLY PICKUP _(HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AND ENCOURAGED)_
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026 | 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
at Pointe-Marie screened in area near the small coffee shop.
RACE DAY PICKUP:
Saturday, October 24, 2026 beginning at 6:30 a.m. (be prepared for a line if you pick up at this time - early pick up on Friday, October 23rd is highly encouraged)
PRICING REMINDER: Race prices increase on September 25, 2026
SPECIAL MOMENTS:
Tribute Signs Deadline: September 24, 2026 (you can find this in the "store" on the home page)
Remembrance Celebration begins at 10:00 am
Join us as we honor the babies we hold in our hearts!
At approximately 10:00 am, we will remember our babies in a special way with a Remembrance Celebration. Make plans to stick around to show your support as we pay tribute to our little ones who were gone too soon. Enjoy live music, inaugural Jambalaya Cook-Off, inflatable obstacle courses, face painting, EBR Library Book Table, and more! There will also be an LSU vs. Auburn Tailgate and Watch Party hosted afterwards by Pointe-Marie!
_One in four pregnancies ends in loss. Together, we can make sure no family walks through their loss alone!_
_Were so grateful for your support and cant wait to see you on race day!_
More about Maddie's in this video:
2026 GALA SPOTLIGHT FAMILY [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gwG7ocfHCmDQ_w_ganfTDAGI7R0FhZgE/view?usp=sharing]
If you have questions or want to get involved:
mandy@maddiesfootprints.org
Races
-
5K Run
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (8:45AM CDT)
$48.70
CLOSED -
1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$38.10
CLOSED -
Virtual Runner
Incl. $2.80 Fee
$32.80
CLOSEDWe know our loved ones often want to contribute even when you aren't able to be physically present. This option allows you to make a donation, adding you to the team of your choice, without having to be present for the event.
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