Grin & Bear It 5K | 10K | 1/2 Mile Kids Run & NEW! 1/2 Marathon
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- Time 7:45AM CDT
- 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, October 18th, 2025! Taking place at the picturesque Poverty Point Reservoir in Delhi, Louisiana, this annual race features a variety of distances to suit every runner, including a 5K, 10K, a half marathon, and a special 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run. Kick off your morning with race day registration starting at 6:30 AM, followed by the kids' fun run at 7:45 AM, and then watch the excitement unfold with the half marathon starting at 8:00 AM, the 10K at 8:15 AM, and the 5K at 8:30 AM.
Not only is this event a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy the scenic beauty of the park, but it also supports a great cause, benefiting Delhi Hospital & Clinics' community outreach efforts. Runners of all ages will be rewarded with T-shirts, medals for top finishers, and a post-race party filled with refreshments, music, and awards presentations! Don’t miss out on this fantastic day of community spirit and healthy competition!
Not only is this event a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy the scenic beauty of the park, but it also supports a great cause, benefiting Delhi Hospital & Clinics' community outreach efforts. Runners of all ages will be rewarded with T-shirts, medals for top finishers, and a post-race party filled with refreshments, music, and awards presentations! Don’t miss out on this fantastic day of community spirit and healthy competition!
Organiser's Description
GRIN & BEAR IT 5K | 10K | 1/2 MILE KIDS RUN & _NEW! 1/2 MARATHON_
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, 2025 @ 7:45 AM
POVERTY POINT STATE PARK
1500 POVERTY POINT PKWY.
DELHI, LA 71232
THE 13TH ANNUAL GRIN & BEAR IT 5K | 10K | 1/2 MILE KIDS RUN & _NEW! 1/2 MARATHON_ WILL TAKE PLACE ON OCTOBER 18TH 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.
THIS RACE BENEFITS DELHI HOSPITAL & CLINICS' COMMUNITY OUTREACH EFFORTS.
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 3RD.
REGISTER EARLY! SHIRTS NOT GUARANTEED TO LATE REGISTRANTS (AFTER OCTOBER 3RD)
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 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH FROM 11AM-5 PM IN THE DELHI HOSPITAL CLASSROOM & AT THE RACE SITE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH 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!
THIS RACE BENEFITS DELHI HOSPITAL & CLINICS' COMMUNITY OUTREACH EFFORTS.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, 2025 @ 7:45 AM
POVERTY POINT STATE PARK
1500 POVERTY POINT PKWY.
DELHI, LA 71232
THE 13TH ANNUAL GRIN & BEAR IT 5K | 10K | 1/2 MILE KIDS RUN & _NEW! 1/2 MARATHON_ WILL TAKE PLACE ON OCTOBER 18TH 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.
THIS RACE BENEFITS DELHI HOSPITAL & CLINICS' COMMUNITY OUTREACH EFFORTS.
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 3RD.
REGISTER EARLY! SHIRTS NOT GUARANTEED TO LATE REGISTRANTS (AFTER OCTOBER 3RD)
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 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH FROM 11AM-5 PM IN THE DELHI HOSPITAL CLASSROOM & AT THE RACE SITE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH 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!
THIS RACE BENEFITS DELHI HOSPITAL & CLINICS' COMMUNITY OUTREACH EFFORTS.
Races
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1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run (Ages 1-10 Only)
Sat 18th October 2025 (7:45AM CDT)
Free
OPENS TOMORROWThis 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 18th October 2025 (8:30AM CDT)
$27.95
OPENS TOMORROWAll 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 18th October 2025 (8:15AM CDT)
$27.95
OPENS TOMORROWAll 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 18th October 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$38.50
OPENS TOMORROWPlease 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 18th October 2025 (8:30AM CDT)
$7.60
OPENS TOMORROWThis 5K registration is for students only & does not include a T-shirt. -
Student Discount 10K - No T-Shirt
Incl. $2.60 Fee
Sat 18th October 2025 (8:15AM CDT)
$7.60
OPENS TOMORROWThis 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 18th October 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$12.60
OPENS TOMORROWPlease 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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