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
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Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day of community and remembrance at the 5th Annual Footprints Forever 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in beautiful Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge. This meaningful event supports Maddie's Footprints, a local organization dedicated to helping families who have experienced the heartbreaking loss of a child. Kicking off at 7:30 AM at Pointe-Marie, participants can choose between the 5K and the 1-mile fun run, making it an accessible and uplifting experience for runners of all ages and skill levels.
Join us in honoring the memories of little ones gone too soon while enjoying a family-friendly atmosphere that includes games, activities, and a Remembrance Celebration beginning at 10:00 AM. This celebration provides a special moment to pay tribute to our beloved babies, featuring music, food, and fun jumps for the kids. Don’t forget to register by September 24, 2026, to secure your race t-shirt! Whether you participate in person or opt for the virtual run, your involvement makes a difference. Let’s come together to support families in need and ensure that no one walks through loss alone. We can’t wait to see you there
Join us in honoring the memories of little ones gone too soon while enjoying a family-friendly atmosphere that includes games, activities, and a Remembrance Celebration beginning at 10:00 AM. This celebration provides a special moment to pay tribute to our beloved babies, featuring music, food, and fun jumps for the kids. Don’t forget to register by September 24, 2026, to secure your race t-shirt! Whether you participate in person or opt for the virtual run, your involvement makes a difference. Let’s come together to support families in need and ensure that no one walks through loss alone. We can’t wait to see you there
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: LAuberge Casino lot (River Road, not the garage)
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)_
October 22, 2026
Pointe-Marie screened in area near the small coffee shop.
RACE DAY PICKUP:
Begins at 6:30 AM (be prepared for a line if you pick up at this time)
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 of the 1-in-4 as we pay tribute to our little ones who were gone too soon. Enjoy music, food, fun jumps, and more!
_One in four pregnancies ends in loss. Together, we can make sure no family walks through that 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: LAuberge Casino lot (River Road, not the garage)
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)_
October 22, 2026
Pointe-Marie screened in area near the small coffee shop.
RACE DAY PICKUP:
Begins at 6:30 AM (be prepared for a line if you pick up at this time)
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 of the 1-in-4 as we pay tribute to our little ones who were gone too soon. Enjoy music, food, fun jumps, and more!
_One in four pregnancies ends in loss. Together, we can make sure no family walks through that 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
-
1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$38.10
-
Virtual Runner
Incl. $2.80 Fee
$32.80
We 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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