Go Gray for Oaklee 5K Run/Walk and 1K Color Walk/Run
- Date Sat 20th September 2025
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Iowa, Louisiana
- Price $11.60 - $48.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Go Gray for Oaklee 5K Run/Walk and 1K Color Walk/Run on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in Iowa, Calcasieu! This family-friendly event is not just a race; it's a celebration of courage and community, all while supporting a brave little girl named Oaklee. At just four years old, Oaklee has shown incredible strength in her battle against an inoperable brain tumor, and this event is dedicated to raising funds for her medical expenses and care.
The 5K run/walk kicks off at 7:30 AM with a registration fee of $40 (or $45 on race day), which includes a race t-shirt for those who register online by August 28, 2025. Join us for a day filled with fun activities including a black pot cook-off, silent auction, raffle, and bounce houses, making it a perfect outing for the whole family! Donβt miss the 1K Color Fun Run starting at 9:00 AM, with entry priced at just $10 (free for children ages 3 and under). Come out to support Oaklee, enjoy a day of fitness, and create lasting memories with your loved ones
The 5K run/walk kicks off at 7:30 AM with a registration fee of $40 (or $45 on race day), which includes a race t-shirt for those who register online by August 28, 2025. Join us for a day filled with fun activities including a black pot cook-off, silent auction, raffle, and bounce houses, making it a perfect outing for the whole family! Donβt miss the 1K Color Fun Run starting at 9:00 AM, with entry priced at just $10 (free for children ages 3 and under). Come out to support Oaklee, enjoy a day of fitness, and create lasting memories with your loved ones
Organiser's Description
Go Gray for Oaklee is excited to announce our first annual 5K and color run! Please join us at our family friendly event!
All proceeds will go towards Oaklee and her family to cover medical expenses, travel for treatment and giving Oaklee the comfort and care she deserves.
ABOUT OAKLEE AND HER JOURNEY
At just 11 months old, sweet Oaklee was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. Since then, her journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Now 4 years old, Oaklee is a bright, funny, and fearless little girl who continues to face every challenge with unimaginable strength.
In her short life, she has already endured brain surgeries, countless hospital stays, 48 rounds of chemotherapy and 18 months of RNA inhibitors. Recently, her tumor has started to grow again, causing her vision to decline even further.
Despite everything shes been through, Oaklees spirit remains unshaken. She lights up every room with her smile and continues to inspire everyone around her.
5K RUN/WALK-
5K RACE BEGINS AT 7:30 AM
$40 entry, race day entry $45
Your 5K race entry will include a race t-shirt guaranteed for online registration only until August 28th, 2025.
Also included with your 5K race entry is access to the entire benefit without paying admission. We will have a black pot cook off, silent auction, raffle, split the pot, sweet shop, bounce houses, face painting and more! Please bring your whole family to support brave Oaklee!
Race day registration begins at 6:30 AM the Iowa Park located near the pavilion. 115 N Thompson Ave., Iowa, LA 70647.
PACKET PICK UP WILL BE AT SOUTHERN BICYCLE, 615 E PRIEN LAKE RD, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601, ON SEPTEMBER 19TH FROM 12PM UNTIL 5PM. IF YOU CANNOT PICK IT UP ON THE 19TH, YOU CAN GET YOUR PACKET BEFORE THE RACE STARTS ON SEPTEMBER 20TH BETWEEN 6:30AM AND 7:30AM.
1K COLOR FUN RUN/WALK
1K COLOR RUN BEGINS AT 9:00 AM.
$10 entry for the color run
Ages 3 and under will be FREE.
T-Shirts are not included, wear white!
Awards will be given to top 3 runners in each age division. Awards will be custom hats and baked goods.
No award will be given for the Color Run.
5K RACE BEGINS AT 7:30 AM
1K COLOR RUN BEGINS AT 9:00 AM.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE $45 FOR THE 5K, $10 FOR THE COLOR RUN AND $50 FOR BOTH RACES.
Please follow the Go Gray for Oaklee Facebook page for updates about the benefit and races.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1AVz3R72HJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr
All questions and/or concerns can be emailed to [email protected]
All proceeds will go towards Oaklee and her family to cover medical expenses, travel for treatment and giving Oaklee the comfort and care she deserves.
ABOUT OAKLEE AND HER JOURNEY
At just 11 months old, sweet Oaklee was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. Since then, her journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Now 4 years old, Oaklee is a bright, funny, and fearless little girl who continues to face every challenge with unimaginable strength.
In her short life, she has already endured brain surgeries, countless hospital stays, 48 rounds of chemotherapy and 18 months of RNA inhibitors. Recently, her tumor has started to grow again, causing her vision to decline even further.
Despite everything shes been through, Oaklees spirit remains unshaken. She lights up every room with her smile and continues to inspire everyone around her.
5K RUN/WALK-
5K RACE BEGINS AT 7:30 AM
$40 entry, race day entry $45
Your 5K race entry will include a race t-shirt guaranteed for online registration only until August 28th, 2025.
Also included with your 5K race entry is access to the entire benefit without paying admission. We will have a black pot cook off, silent auction, raffle, split the pot, sweet shop, bounce houses, face painting and more! Please bring your whole family to support brave Oaklee!
Race day registration begins at 6:30 AM the Iowa Park located near the pavilion. 115 N Thompson Ave., Iowa, LA 70647.
PACKET PICK UP WILL BE AT SOUTHERN BICYCLE, 615 E PRIEN LAKE RD, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601, ON SEPTEMBER 19TH FROM 12PM UNTIL 5PM. IF YOU CANNOT PICK IT UP ON THE 19TH, YOU CAN GET YOUR PACKET BEFORE THE RACE STARTS ON SEPTEMBER 20TH BETWEEN 6:30AM AND 7:30AM.
1K COLOR FUN RUN/WALK
1K COLOR RUN BEGINS AT 9:00 AM.
$10 entry for the color run
Ages 3 and under will be FREE.
T-Shirts are not included, wear white!
Awards will be given to top 3 runners in each age division. Awards will be custom hats and baked goods.
No award will be given for the Color Run.
5K RACE BEGINS AT 7:30 AM
1K COLOR RUN BEGINS AT 9:00 AM.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE $45 FOR THE 5K, $10 FOR THE COLOR RUN AND $50 FOR BOTH RACES.
Please follow the Go Gray for Oaklee Facebook page for updates about the benefit and races.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1AVz3R72HJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr
All questions and/or concerns can be emailed to [email protected]
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$43.40
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1K Color Walk/Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 20th September 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$11.60
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5K and 1K Color Run
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$48.70
5K and 1K- Only select this option if you are running both races.
Go Gray for Oaklee 5K Run/Walk and 1K Color Walk/Run