Rapides Junior Runners Fall Series Race 4
- Date Sat 31st October 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Pineville, Louisiana
- Price $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Rapides Junior Runners Fall Series Race 4, happening on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the beautiful Ward 9 Sports Complex in Pineville, Rapides. This event is part of a fantastic series designed for children aged 3 to Junior High, featuring a range of race distances tailored to each age group. Young participants aged 3-5 will enjoy a short distance Fun Run, while those aged 6-11 will tackle a 1-mile race. For the older kids aged 12-14, there’s an exhilarating 2-mile challenge waiting for them!
With a traffic-free cross-country course and a festive atmosphere, the Rapides Junior Runners Fall Series promises a memorable experience for all involved. Each registered participant will receive a chipped bib to use throughout the series, and every finisher of the Fun Run and 1-mile race will take home a shiny medal! Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each age category for the 1-mile race, while team competitors in the 2-mile event can look forward to team accolades. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to encourage youth fitness and enjoy a day
With a traffic-free cross-country course and a festive atmosphere, the Rapides Junior Runners Fall Series promises a memorable experience for all involved. Each registered participant will receive a chipped bib to use throughout the series, and every finisher of the Fun Run and 1-mile race will take home a shiny medal! Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each age category for the 1-mile race, while team competitors in the 2-mile event can look forward to team accolades. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to encourage youth fitness and enjoy a day
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 Race 4
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 31st October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$27.50
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 Race 4
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 31st October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$27.50
CLOSEDFor ages 5 and under only
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