Grin & Bear It 5K | 10K | 1/2 Mile Kids Run & NEW! 1/2 Marathon

  • Date Sat 7th November 2026
  • Time 7:45AM CST
  • Location Delhi, Louisiana
  • Price Free - $38.50
  • Races 7 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the Grin & Bear It event on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, taking place at the stunning Poverty Point State Park in Delhi, Louisiana. This annual race offers a variety of distances to suit everyone, including a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and a 1/2 mile Kids Fun Run, making it the perfect opportunity for families and runners of all levels to participate. The day kicks off with race day registration and packet pickup starting at 6:30 AM, followed by the Kids Fun Run at 7:45 AM, and the main races beginning shortly after.

Participants can look forward to a vibrant post-race party featuring refreshments, music, and an awards presentation, where top runners will be recognized with prizes, and every kid crossing the finish line in the Fun Run will receive a medal. This year, proceeds will benefit the development of the Delhi Community Wellness Trail, which aims to enhance community health and wellness through outdoor fitness amenities. Join us in supporting this fantastic initiative while enjoying a beautiful run in nature with friends and family!

Organiser's Description

GRIN & BEAR IT 5K | 10K | 1/2 MILE KIDS RUN & _NEW! 1/2 MARATHON_

_FUNDS RAISED SUPPORT THE FUTURE "DELHI COMMUNITY WELLNESS TRAIL" _



SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH, 2026 @ 7:45 AM

POVERTY POINT STATE PARK

1500 POVERTY POINT PKWY.

DELHI, LA 71232



THE 14TH ANNUAL GRIN & BEAR IT 5K | 10K | 1/2 MILE KIDS RUN & _NEW! 1/2 MARATHON_ WILL TAKE PLACE ON NOVEMBER 7TH AT POVERTY POINT RESERVOIR IN DELHI, LOUISIANA. WE ARE EXCITED TO WELCOME OUR COMMUNITY BACK TO THE GRIN & BEAR IT RACE! COME ENJOY THIS BEAUTIFUL SCENIC RUN.



DISTANCES: 5K, 10K, 1/2 MARATHON, AND 1/2 MILE KIDS FUN RUN.

ALL DISTANCES WILL HAVE A START CHIP TIME AND A FINISH CHIP TIME ONLY. THERE ARE NO SPLIT TIMES ON THE COURSE.



TIME: 6:30 AM - RACE DAY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP

7:45 AM - 1/2 MILE KIDS FUN RUN

8:00 AM - 1/2 MARATHON START TIME

8:15 AM - 10K START TIME

8:30 AM - 5K START TIME



POST-RACE PARTY: BE SURE TO STAY AFTER THE RACE FOR REFRESHMENTS, MUSIC & AWARDS PRESENTATION!



REGISTRATION FEES:

1/2 MILE KIDS FUN RUN: ALL KIDS 10 & UNDER RUN FREE FOR THE 1/2 MILE FUN RUN! (T-SHIRT NOT INCLUDED)

5K & 10K: $25 REGISTRATION FEE

1/2 MARATHON: $35 REGISTRATION FEE


EVERYONE IN THE 5K, 10K & 1/2 MARATHON WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT WITH THEIR REGISTRATION IF YOU REGISTER BY OCTOBER 24TH.
REGISTER EARLY! SHIRTS NOT GUARANTEED TO LATE REGISTRANTS (AFTER OCTOBER 24TH)



EXTRA T-SHIRTS:

ADULT T-SHIRTS ARE $20 AND KID'S T-SHIRTS ARE $15. ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY OCTOBER 3RD.

PACKET PICKUP (LOCATION, DATE & TIME):

PACKET PICK-UP ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH FROM NOON - 4:00 PM & FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH FROM NOON - 4:00 PM IN THE DELHI HOSPITAL CLASSROOM & AT THE RACE SITE ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH BEGINNING AT 6:30 AM.



AGE GROUPS:

5K,10K, & 1/2 MARATHON: 12 AND UNDER, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+



AWARDS:

$100 VISA GIFT CARD FOR TOP RUNNERS:

5K OVERALL FEMALE

5K Overall Male

10K Overall Female

10K OVERALL MALE

1/2 MARATHON OVERALL FEMALE

1/2 MARATHON OVERALL MALE



MEDALS:

1ST, 2ND & 3RD PLACE RUNNERS IN EACH AGE GROUP, MALE & FEMALE, 5K,10K, & 1/2 MARATHON WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL.



ALL OF THE KIDDOS IN THE KIDS FUN RUN WILL ALSO RECEIVE A MEDAL AS THEY CROSS THE FINISH LINE!





PROCEEDS FROM THIS YEAR'S RACE WILL SUPPORT OUR NEWEST COMMUNITY WELLNESS INITIATIVES: THE FUTURE _DELHI COMMUNITY WELLNESS TRAIL._

Currently in the funding application phase, this project will create an approximately 1/4 -mile walking trail within the green space adjacent to the Delhi Community Health Center, located at 501 Broadway St., in Delhi.

More than just a walking path, the vision includes outdoor fitness equipment, pergolas, a serenity garden, and other wellness-focused amenities designed to encourage healthy lifestyles and provide a welcoming space for community members of all ages.

FUNDS RAISED THROUGH THIS YEAR'S RACE WILL GO DIRECTLY TOWARD HELPING BRING THIS VISION TO LIFE. THE DELHI COMMUNITY WELLNESS TRAIL WILL SERVE AS AN IMPORTANT WELLNESS COMPONENT OF THE FUTURE DELHI HOSPITAL HEALTHCARE CAMPUS, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, RELAXATION, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION FOR OUR NEIGHBORS.

Every registration, sponsorship, and donation brings us one step closer to transforming this vision into reality. female signmale sign

_For more information on how to support the future Delhi Community Wellness Trail, contact Brooke Nyiri at bnyiri@delhihospital.com._

Races

  • 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run (Ages 1-10 Only)

    Sat 7th November 2026 (7:45AM CST)

    Free

    This event is for children only. Kids ages 1-10 are free at checkout and a T-shirt is not included in free kid registration. You may purchase kids t-shirt thru the store during registration.
  • 5K Run or Walk (3.1 Miles)

    Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 7th November 2026 (8:30AM CST)

    $27.95

    All ages are welcome to compete in the 5K Run or Walk. Registrations completed by October 3rd will receive a T-shirt. Late registrants are not guaranteed a shirt.
  • 10K Run or Walk (6.2 Miles)

    Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 7th November 2026 (8:15AM CST)

    $27.95

    All ages are welcome to compete in the 10K Run or Walk. Registrations completed by October 3rd will receive a T-shirt. Late registrants are not guaranteed a shirt.
  • 1/2 Marathon (13.1 Miles) Start & End Times Only

    Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 7th November 2026 (8:00AM CST)

    $38.50

    Please note that this 1/2 Marathon does not include mile mark times or a halfway time. Registrants will receive a start time & an end time. A tent & photo at the halfway point will ensure all runners complete the entire race. Registrations completed by October 3rd will receive a T-shirt. Late registrants are not guaranteed a shirt.
  • Student Discount 5K - No T-Shirt

    Incl. $2.60 Fee

    Sat 7th November 2026 (8:30AM CST)

    $7.60

    This 5K registration is for students only & does not include a T-shirt.
  • Student Discount 10K - No T-Shirt

    Incl. $2.60 Fee

    Sat 7th November 2026 (8:15AM CST)

    $7.60

    This 10K registration is for students only & does not include a T-shirt.
  • Student Discount 1/2 Marathon - No T-Shirt

    Incl. $2.60 Fee

    Sat 7th November 2026 (8:00AM CST)

    $12.60

    Please note that this 1/2 Marathon does not include mile mark times or a halfway time. Registrants will receive a start time & an end time. A tent & photo at the halfway point will ensure all runners complete the entire race. This student discounted race does not include a T-shirt.

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1500 Poverty Point Pkwy, Delhi, 71232, LA, United States

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