Rapides Junior Runners Fall Series
- Date Sat 29th August 2026 - Sat 31st October 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Pineville, Louisiana
- Price $69.90
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for the exciting Rapides Junior Runners Fall Series, which kicks off on Saturday, August 29, 2026, and runs through Saturday, October 31, 2026, in the beautiful Pineville, Rapides area! This vibrant event is designed for young runners aged 3 to Junior High, offering a fantastic opportunity for kids to engage in healthy competition while having fun with their peers.
Participants can look forward to four thrilling races, with distances tailored to their age groups: children aged 3-5 will enjoy a short Fun Run, those aged 6-11 will tackle a 1-mile race, and older kids aged 12-14 will challenge themselves with a 2-mile run. The races take place at the scenic Ward 9 Sports Complex, featuring a safe, traffic-free cross-country course. Registration is streamlined, with options available online and in-person, ensuring a hassle-free experience for families. Every finisher will receive a medal, and awards will be given to the top runners in each age category. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to spark a love for running and sportsmanship in your child! For updates and information, follow the Rapides Junior Runners on Facebook.
Participants can look forward to four thrilling races, with distances tailored to their age groups: children aged 3-5 will enjoy a short Fun Run, those aged 6-11 will tackle a 1-mile race, and older kids aged 12-14 will challenge themselves with a 2-mile run. The races take place at the scenic Ward 9 Sports Complex, featuring a safe, traffic-free cross-country course. Registration is streamlined, with options available online and in-person, ensuring a hassle-free experience for families. Every finisher will receive a medal, and awards will be given to the top runners in each age category. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to spark a love for running and sportsmanship in your child! For updates and information, follow the Rapides Junior Runners on Facebook.
Organiser's Description
Rapides Junior Runners Fall Series provides 4 races in late August thru October for kids aged 3 to Junior High. Various distances are run, depending on the child's age: 3-5 runs a short distance for a Fun Run; 6-11 runs 1 mile; 12-14 will run 2 miles.
One -mile participants may register via runsignup.com, OR at Run Wild in Alexandria OR at the scheduled in-person registration day listed on the race schedule. No race day registration will be available. One registration is good for the entire season. Registration will open up again the day after each race to accommodate late registrants.
Two-mile participants can either register as an individual participant via runsignup.com, in-person registration on scheduled day listed below or at Run Wild in Alexandria. If you are participating on a Junior High team, you will register with your Junior High School coach.
The course is a true cross-country course, closed to traffic and utilizes the grounds of Ward 9 Sports Complex, 3311 Donahue Ferry Road, Pineville.
Upon individual registration, each participant will receive a chipped bib to be kept and re-used at each race. If a runner happens to misplace or forget the bib number on race morning, replacement bib numbers will be available for purchase at the race venue for a cost of $10.
Every one mile and Fun Run finisher will receive a medal at the finish line each race.
Awards will be presented following the conclusion of the 1 mile race and will include male and female top three for each age category:
male and female - 6 years male and female - 7 years male and female - 8 years male and female - 9 years
male and female - 10 years male and female - 11 years Two mile team competitors will receive team awards.
Please follow Rapides Junior Runners on Facebook in order to receive updates on races.
Email rapidesjuniorrunners@yahoo.com for more information.
2026 FALL SERIES SCHEDULE:
FOR ALL SCHEDULED RACES - 2 MILE RUNS FIRST AT 7:45 AM
5 AND UNDER FUN RUN AT APPROXIMATELY 8:15
1 MILE RUN AT APPROXIMATELY 8:30 WITH 1 MILE AWARDS FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE 1 MILE RACE
*PLEASE BE AT RACE SITE AT LEAST 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO ABOVE LISTED RACE TIME.
August 26, 2026 - 4:00-6:00 pm at Ward 9 Sportsplex, Pineville, LA - course survey, in-person registration and packet pick-up
August 29 Race 1
Sept 12 Race 2
October 17 Race 3
October 31 Race 4
November 7 - Rainout Date if needed
November 14 is the Louisiana State Championship race for 1 and 2 milers. This race will require an additional $15 registration - optional.
One -mile participants may register via runsignup.com, OR at Run Wild in Alexandria OR at the scheduled in-person registration day listed on the race schedule. No race day registration will be available. One registration is good for the entire season. Registration will open up again the day after each race to accommodate late registrants.
Two-mile participants can either register as an individual participant via runsignup.com, in-person registration on scheduled day listed below or at Run Wild in Alexandria. If you are participating on a Junior High team, you will register with your Junior High School coach.
The course is a true cross-country course, closed to traffic and utilizes the grounds of Ward 9 Sports Complex, 3311 Donahue Ferry Road, Pineville.
Upon individual registration, each participant will receive a chipped bib to be kept and re-used at each race. If a runner happens to misplace or forget the bib number on race morning, replacement bib numbers will be available for purchase at the race venue for a cost of $10.
Every one mile and Fun Run finisher will receive a medal at the finish line each race.
Awards will be presented following the conclusion of the 1 mile race and will include male and female top three for each age category:
male and female - 6 years male and female - 7 years male and female - 8 years male and female - 9 years
male and female - 10 years male and female - 11 years Two mile team competitors will receive team awards.
Please follow Rapides Junior Runners on Facebook in order to receive updates on races.
Email rapidesjuniorrunners@yahoo.com for more information.
2026 FALL SERIES SCHEDULE:
FOR ALL SCHEDULED RACES - 2 MILE RUNS FIRST AT 7:45 AM
5 AND UNDER FUN RUN AT APPROXIMATELY 8:15
1 MILE RUN AT APPROXIMATELY 8:30 WITH 1 MILE AWARDS FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE 1 MILE RACE
*PLEASE BE AT RACE SITE AT LEAST 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO ABOVE LISTED RACE TIME.
August 26, 2026 - 4:00-6:00 pm at Ward 9 Sportsplex, Pineville, LA - course survey, in-person registration and packet pick-up
August 29 Race 1
Sept 12 Race 2
October 17 Race 3
October 31 Race 4
November 7 - Rainout Date if needed
November 14 is the Louisiana State Championship race for 1 and 2 milers. This race will require an additional $15 registration - optional.
Races
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Rapides Junior Runners
Incl. $4.90 Fee
Sat 29th August 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$69.90
Keep your original bib number for all 4 races! Replacement bibs available to purchase for $10 on race morning - only if needed. Race Schedule: 8-26-26 Course preview, packet pickup, in-person registration 8-29-26 Race 1 9-12-26 Race 2 10-17-26 Race 3 10-31-26 Race 4 11-7-26 Rain-out Date if needed 11-14-26 State Championship -an addition $15 - optional 2 milers run at 7:45; Awards at conclusion 5 and under Fun Run participants will run at approximately 8:15 1 milers will run at approximately 8:30; awards at conclusion Please stay in finish line area with your child while waiting for your child's race. Once one race finishes, we will make an announcement via the speaker for the next age group to warm up then be walked to the start line. You are welcome to accompany your child to the start line.
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