Geaux the Extra Mile 5K / 1 Mile

GEAUX THE EXTRA MILE: 5K / 1 Mile Race
 
Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 8:30 am
South City Park
1524 S Market St
Opelousas, LA 70570
 
Free Parking will be available at Donald Gardner Stadium @1206 S. Union Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
Geaux the Extra Mile is Opelousas Pregnancy Center’s annual 5k / 1 Mile Fun run-through scenic and historic Opelousas, LA.  The race will begin and end at South City Park complete with a local musician and food and beverage vendors at our Life Festival. Participants will enjoy this family fun event in support of abundant life for mothers and babies. 
**There is no admission fee to enter the festival**
 
Sign up to walk or run today! Teams of 6 or more get a discounted fee.
 
FUNDRAISING!!
Any Fundraiser that raises $100 or more will automatically receive a $20 credit toward their registration fee.
 
Further support us by starting a race fundraiser and get your friends, family, and colleagues tosponsor your run!
 
Sponsorships Available:
We have several sponsorship levels available.  Please click on the tab, Sponsorship Packages Available, to the left of the page to view all that is included with the sponsorship levels.  Click on Purchase Sponsorship Packages to purchase the level of your choosing.
 
About Opelousas Pregnancy Center:
Opelousas Pregnancy Center supports mothers and babies of St. Landry Parish and beyond byoffering free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, mentoring and maternity support throughoutpregnancy and beyond. Our free diaper program and maternity boutique supports mothers and their babies. Our mentors help our moms navigate through their pregnancy and educates them on all things motherhood in order to live an abundant life! Our nurses compassionately offer free pregnancy testing and ultrasounds to reveal to them the little life growing in their womb. In whole, Opelousas Pregnancy Center offers hope, support, and encouragement that is desperately needed by mothers in difficult circumstances.
 
Event Details:
GEAUX THE EXTRA MILE will begin and end at South City Park @1524 S Market Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, with a LIFE Festival after at South City Park!
FREE PARKING will be available at Donald Gardner Stadium @1206 S. Union Street, Opelousas LA, 70570
 
Registration Fees for each Category
 
EARLY REGISTRATION FEES:
5 years and and under Free  (No t-shirt given)6-12 years -           $15  13-17 years -         $2518 years and up -  $35
 
REGISTRATION FEES starting April 1, 2024:
5 years and under Free   (No t-shirt given)6-12 years -           $2013-17 years -         $3018 years and up -  $40      
 
**Refunds are NOT allowed for this race.  This is a fundraiser event.  If you are not able to participate on race day, please consider your registration as a donation.
 
T-shirts are not guaranteed if registering after Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
 
If the race is cancelled due to inclement weather, we will not reschedule the race.  Our main concern is the safety of our participants.  
 
Packet Pickup (Location, Date & Time): 
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - Opelousas Pregnancy Center 9am-Noon.  421 N. Main Street, Opelousas
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - Registration Tent at Event 7:30am - South City Park, Opelousas
 
Age Groups:
12 and under, 13-19,  20-29,  30-39,  40-49,  50-59,  60-69 and 70+
 
Awards:
5K Awards -  Top Overall Male & Female and Top Male & Female each age group
1 Mile Awards - Top Overall 6-12, 13-17, 18+.  5 & under will receive participation ribbons. 
 
Beneficiary for the race:  Participating in Geaux The Extra Mile allows you tobe a part of saving and changing lives. This fundraiser helps Opelousas Pregnancy Center facilitateabundant life for mothers and babies. When mothers are supported well lives are saved. We atOpelousas Pregnancy Center are committed to doing so by offering free pregnancy tests, freeultrasounds, and free maternity support throughout pregnancy and beyond.