Footprints Forever 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Price $27.50 - $43.40
- 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 Pointe Marie in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge! This heartwarming event, supporting Maddie's Footprints Greater Baton Rouge, aims to provide emotional and financial assistance to families who have faced the devastating loss of a child. Lace up your sneakers and choose between the 5K or the 1-mile fun run, with races kicking off at 7:30 AM.
The day promises to be filled with joy and remembrance, including a special Remembrance Celebration at 10:00 AM, honoring the babies we hold in our hearts. Families and friends can participate in various activities, enjoy music, and indulge in delicious food while supporting a crucial cause. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference—register by September 24, 2026, to secure your race shirt and join us in making sure no family walks through loss alone. Together, let's create footprints of hope and love!
The day promises to be filled with joy and remembrance, including a special Remembrance Celebration at 10:00 AM, honoring the babies we hold in our hearts. Families and friends can participate in various activities, enjoy music, and indulge in delicious food while supporting a crucial cause. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference—register by September 24, 2026, to secure your race shirt and join us in making sure no family walks through loss alone. Together, let's create footprints of hope and love!
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
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 guarantee a race shirt
(No extra shirts will be ordered) VIRTUAL RUNNERS DOES NOT INCLUDE 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)
SPECIAL MOMENTS
Tribute Signs Deadline: September 24, 2026 (you can find this in the "store" on the home page)
Remembrance Celebration: ~10:00 AM
Join us as we honor the babies we hold in our hearts
PRICING REMINDER
Race prices increase on September 24, 2026
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 and 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
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 guarantee a race shirt
(No extra shirts will be ordered) VIRTUAL RUNNERS DOES NOT INCLUDE 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)
SPECIAL MOMENTS
Tribute Signs Deadline: September 24, 2026 (you can find this in the "store" on the home page)
Remembrance Celebration: ~10:00 AM
Join us as we honor the babies we hold in our hearts
PRICING REMINDER
Race prices increase on September 24, 2026
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 and 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. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (8:45AM CDT)
$43.40
-
1 Mile Fun Run/ Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$32.80
-
Virtual Runner
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
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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