LV5K
- Date Sat 19th April 2025
- Time 8:35AM EST
- Location Alexandria, Louisiana
- Price $22.20 - $37.04
- Races 4 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Join us for the uplifting LV5K walk/run on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Alexandria, Rapides, at the Alexandria Senior High School softball field. This spirited event honors the memory of Lauren Vaughn, celebrating her passion for medicine while raising funds for the Lauren Vaughn Memorial Scholarship at NSU, which supports future nurses. Participants can choose between two exciting race distances: a 1-mile fun run starting at 8:00 AM and a 5K race kicking off at 8:30 AM.
Don't miss the chance to compete for awards in various age groups, with prizes for the top three overall male and female finishers in both races. Be sure to register by March 31st to guarantee your event shirt and medal, as supplies are limited! Join us for a day filled with community spirit, fitness, and a meaningful cause, while also raising awareness about the importance of safe driving. Pack your running shoes and get ready for an unforgettable experience!
Don't miss the chance to compete for awards in various age groups, with prizes for the top three overall male and female finishers in both races. Be sure to register by March 31st to guarantee your event shirt and medal, as supplies are limited! Join us for a day filled with community spirit, fitness, and a meaningful cause, while also raising awareness about the importance of safe driving. Pack your running shoes and get ready for an unforgettable experience!
Organiser's Description
The Lauren Vaughn Memorial Foundation will host the LV5K walk/run on April 19, 2025 at the Alexandria Senior High School softball field. This memorial walk/run is to remember and honor the life of Lauren Vaughn and her commitment to the field of medicine. Money raised will go towards the Lauren Vaughn Memorial Scholarship at NSU for the Accelerated BS to BSN Program to benefit future nurses and to raise awareness for drunk and impaired driving.
Friday, April 18, 2025- Packet Pickup from 10:00-6:00 at Little Cakes with Big Attitude (4120 Jackson St. Alexandria, LA 71303) or race morning.
Saturday, April 19 - 1 mile start at 8:00 and 5K start at 8:30
Awards given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Overall Male and Female, and for Individual Age Groups in both the 5K and 1 mile races.
(5K Age Groups: 10 & under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & over).
(1 Mile Age Groups: 5 & under, 6-9, 10-13, 14-17, 18 & over).
Awards Ceremony - The 1 Mile will be announced after the 1 mile race is complete, and the 5K will be announced following the 5K race
We have a limited amount of medals ordered. Order early to ensure you get one!
Registrations received on or before 11:59 on Monday, March 31st, will receive a shirt at packet pickup. Late and Race Day registrants may receive a shirt if any extras are available.
The price will increase for the 1 mile and 5K on April 6, 2025.
Friday, April 18, 2025- Packet Pickup from 10:00-6:00 at Little Cakes with Big Attitude (4120 Jackson St. Alexandria, LA 71303) or race morning.
Saturday, April 19 - 1 mile start at 8:00 and 5K start at 8:30
Awards given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Overall Male and Female, and for Individual Age Groups in both the 5K and 1 mile races.
(5K Age Groups: 10 & under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & over).
(1 Mile Age Groups: 5 & under, 6-9, 10-13, 14-17, 18 & over).
Awards Ceremony - The 1 Mile will be announced after the 1 mile race is complete, and the 5K will be announced following the 5K race
We have a limited amount of medals ordered. Order early to ensure you get one!
Registrations received on or before 11:59 on Monday, March 31st, will receive a shirt at packet pickup. Late and Race Day registrants may receive a shirt if any extras are available.
The price will increase for the 1 mile and 5K on April 6, 2025.
Races
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1 Mile
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th April 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$22.20
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th April 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$27.50
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Sleep In
Incl. $3.04 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th April 2025 (8:35AM EDT)
$37.04
Want to sleep in and still support our race? You can sleep in and still pick up your race goodies at a later date or have them shipped to your doorstep! All items will ship one week after the race date if they haven't been picked up at Little Cakes. -
Ainsley's Angels
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th April 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$27.50
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