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 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting season of running at the Rapides Junior Runners Fall Series, taking place from August 29 to October 31, 2026, in the beautiful city of Pineville, Louisiana! This vibrant event is designed for young athletes aged 3 to Junior High, featuring four fantastic races that cater to various age groups and distances. Little ones aged 3-5 can participate in a delightful Fun Run, while those aged 6-11 will take on a 1-mile challenge, and the older kids aged 12-14 will tackle a 2-mile course.
The races will be held at the scenic Ward 9 Sports Complex, where participants will enjoy a true cross-country experience. Each registration is valid for the entire season, and all one-mile finishers will receive a shiny medal, with awards for the top three male and female athletes in each age category. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate the joy of running with friends and family in this supportive and fun environment! Be sure to mark your calendars for the race days: August 29, September 12, October 17, and October 31, with the Louisiana State Championship race following on November 7. Join us for a season full of energy
The races will be held at the scenic Ward 9 Sports Complex, where participants will enjoy a true cross-country experience. Each registration is valid for the entire season, and all one-mile finishers will receive a shiny medal, with awards for the top three male and female athletes in each age category. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate the joy of running with friends and family in this supportive and fun environment! Be sure to mark your calendars for the race days: August 29, September 12, October 17, and October 31, with the Louisiana State Championship race following on November 7. Join us for a season full of energy
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. 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. 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 - 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. 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. 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 - 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
CLOSEDKeep 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 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. -
Fun Run
Incl. $4.90 Fee
Sat 29th August 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$69.90
CLOSEDFor ages 5 and under only
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