MAD Dash 5K
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Monroe, Louisiana
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the MAD Dash 5K, taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in beautiful Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana! This vibrant event, which begins at Forsythe Park, promises to be a fantastic day of fun and fitness while supporting a noble cause—the Louisiana Cancer Foundation. Participants can choose from a challenging 5K race or a family-friendly One-Mile Fun Run, making it perfect for runners of all ages and skill levels.
As you lace up your running shoes and prepare to hit the course, know that your participation will make a real difference in the lives of cancer patients and survivors in northeast Louisiana. With awards for top finishers across various age categories, including male and female divisions, there's plenty of motivation to give it your all! Don’t miss your chance to join the excitement—online registration closes on September 20, 2026, but you can also register in person at packet pick up on September 24th and 25th, or on race day itself. Let's come together to run, support, and celebrate making a difference!
As you lace up your running shoes and prepare to hit the course, know that your participation will make a real difference in the lives of cancer patients and survivors in northeast Louisiana. With awards for top finishers across various age categories, including male and female divisions, there's plenty of motivation to give it your all! Don’t miss your chance to join the excitement—online registration closes on September 20, 2026, but you can also register in person at packet pick up on September 24th and 25th, or on race day itself. Let's come together to run, support, and celebrate making a difference!
Organiser's Description
Presented by McDonald's & Gilley Enterprises, MAD Dash 5K is an exciting new race in Monroe, Louisiana that benefits the Louisiana Cancer Foundation. MAD stands for "Making a Difference" and funds raised will support cancer patients and cancer survivors in northeast Louisiana.
Join us at Forsythe Park, 2300 Sycamore Street, Monroe, LA 71201 for the 2nd annual MAD Dash 5k & One-Mile Fun Run!
Online registration will close on September 20, 2026, at 11:59pm. In-person registration is available during packet pick up on Thursday, September 24th and Friday, September 25th. You can pick up your packets between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. (location to be determined).
Race day registration will be available on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the registration tent.
AWARDS
All groups will have a 1st, 2nd, 3rd winner, with both a Male and Female category.
Overall-1st, 2nd, 3rd
Overall Survivor-1st, 2nd, 3rd
14 and under
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-45
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
64-69
70+
Join us at Forsythe Park, 2300 Sycamore Street, Monroe, LA 71201 for the 2nd annual MAD Dash 5k & One-Mile Fun Run!
Online registration will close on September 20, 2026, at 11:59pm. In-person registration is available during packet pick up on Thursday, September 24th and Friday, September 25th. You can pick up your packets between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. (location to be determined).
Race day registration will be available on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the registration tent.
AWARDS
All groups will have a 1st, 2nd, 3rd winner, with both a Male and Female category.
Overall-1st, 2nd, 3rd
Overall Survivor-1st, 2nd, 3rd
14 and under
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-45
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
64-69
70+
Races
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MAD Dash 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$38.10
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MAD Dash 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$32.80
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Remote Runner-Not Here, but Still M.A.D!
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
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Cancer Survivor Breakfast, Recognition, & Optional 5k or 1Mile Run/Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
Free
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