Ritter Way Challenge 5K Run and Walk
- Date Sat 30th May 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Broussard, Louisiana
- Price $38.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Ritter Way Challenge 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Broussard, St. Martin, Louisiana! This exciting event is not just about running or walking; it's a heartfelt tribute to the late Jamieson Ritter, a devoted public servant and protector of his community. Participants can choose to run or walk the scenic 5K course, with awards for the top finishers in various age divisions and special trophies for the overall male and female winners.
Get ready to enjoy a day filled with fun and camaraderie, featuring gift bags for all participants, including certificates, cooling towels, and snacks. The first 35 runners to register will also receive a commemorative coin! Don't miss the chance to capture memories at our photo backdrop area or participate in the dock diving event, which will have additional raffles, vendors, and activities. Registration is open for all age groups, and teams of five or more can enjoy a discount. So, mark your calendars and lace up your shoes for a meaningful event that supports the Jamieson Ritter Foundation, dedicated to community safety and outreach. Make it a weekend getaway by staying at the nearby Best Western Heritage Hotel, where you can enjoy
Get ready to enjoy a day filled with fun and camaraderie, featuring gift bags for all participants, including certificates, cooling towels, and snacks. The first 35 runners to register will also receive a commemorative coin! Don't miss the chance to capture memories at our photo backdrop area or participate in the dock diving event, which will have additional raffles, vendors, and activities. Registration is open for all age groups, and teams of five or more can enjoy a discount. So, mark your calendars and lace up your shoes for a meaningful event that supports the Jamieson Ritter Foundation, dedicated to community safety and outreach. Make it a weekend getaway by staying at the nearby Best Western Heritage Hotel, where you can enjoy
Organiser's Description
RITTER WAY CHALLENGE 5K RUN AND WALK
MILL POND KENNELS
1222 WALL RD.
BROUSSARD LA 70518
ALL PROCEEDS FOR THIS EVENT WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE JAMIESON RITTER FOUNDATION!
HTTPS://WWW.JAMIESONRITTERFOUNDATION.ORG/ [https://www.jamiesonritterfoundation.org/]
JAMIESON WAS A DEVOTED PUBLIC SERVANT, A PROUD MEMBER OF THE U.S. ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, AND A DEDICATED POLICE OFFICER IN CLEVELAND, OHIO. HE WAS KNOWN FOR HIS SELFLESS SERVICE, QUIET STRENGTH, AND UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO PROTECTING AND UPLIFTING HIS COMMUNITY. TRAGICALLY, JAMIESONS LIFE WAS CUT SHORT IN THE LINE OF DUTY ON JULY 4, 2024. HIS LOSS HAS LEFT A PROFOUND VOID IN THE LIVES OF HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND ALL WHO KNEW HIM.
IN THE WAKE OF THIS TRAGEDY, THE JAMIESON RITTER FOUNDATION WAS CREATED TO CARRY FORWARD THE VALUES JAMIESON LIVED BYSERVICE, COMPASSION, AND COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS INITIATIVES THAT REFLECT JAMIESONS PASSIONS, INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS, COMMUNITY SAFETY PROGRAMS, AND OUTREACH EFFORTS THAT BUILD BRIDGES BETWEEN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE.
EVENT DETAILS:
- 5K RUN AND WALK
- GIFT BAGS FOR PARTICIPANTS INCLUDING; CERTIFICATES, KOOZIES, COOLING TOWELS, SNACKS, WATER, AND MORE!
- FIRST 35 RUNNERS TO SIGN UP WILL RECEIVE A JAMIESON RITTER CHALLENGE COMMEMORATIVE COINS!
- AREA WITH PHOTO BACKDROPS
- MEDALS AWARDED FOR 1ST-3RD IN ALL AGE GROUP DIVISIONS FOR THE 5K RUN
- TROPHIES FOR MALE AND FEMALE 1ST OVERALL FOR THE RUN AND WALK
- FRUIT AND SNACKS
- PARTICIPANTS CAN STICK AROUND FOR THE DOCK DIVING EVENT WHICH WILL INCLUDE ADDITIONAL RAFFLES, VENDORS, AND ACTIVITIES!
REGISTRATION FEES FOR EACH CATEGORY (EARLY & LATE FEES & DATES):
MARCH 2ND APRIL 2ND - $30
APRIL 3RD MAY 29TH - $35
MAY 30TH (RACE DAY) - $40
OPEN TO ALL CATEGORIES ANYONE CAN REGISTER FOR ANY OF THE AGE GROUP DIVISIONS ABOVE. CAN COMPETE WITH A COMPANION (STROLLER OR DOG!).
TEAMS CAN ENTER BUT WILL BE AWARDED AS INDIVIDUALS.
TEAM REGISTRATIONS:
TEAMS CAN ENTER BUT WILL BE AWARDED AS INDIVIDUALS. TEAM REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT. TEAMS MUST CONSISTS OF 5 OR MORE PEOPLE FOR THE DISCOUNT.
PACKET PICKUP (LOCATION, DATE & TIME):
MAY 30TH STARTS AT 6:30AM
LOCATION RACE SITE
AGE GROUPS:
DIVISIONS FOR THE 5K RUN
- 1-14 MALE AND FEMALE
- 15-19 MALE AND FEMALE
- 20-29 MALE AND FEMALE
- 30-39 MALE AND FEMALE
- 40-49 MALE AND FEMALE
- 50-59 MALE AND FEMALE
- 60-69 MALE AND FEMALE
- 70+ MALE AND FEMALE
AWARDS:
- MEDALS FOR 1ST, 2ND, 3RD FOR EACH AGE GROUP DIVISION IN THE 5K RUN
- TROPHIES FOR FIRST MALE AND FIRST FEMALE FINISHER FOR THE RUN AND WALK
THE RACE BENEFITS: JAMIESON RITTER FOUNDATION
HTTPS://WWW.JAMIESONRITTERFOUNDATION.ORG/ [https://www.jamiesonritterfoundation.org/]
HOST HOTEL: BEST WESTERN HERITAGE HOTEL, 146 HERITAGE PKWY, BROUSSARD LA 70518
MENTION THE RACE'S NAME (RITTER WAY CHALLENGE 5K) AND RECEIVE A SPECIAL RATE. THEY OFFER BREAKFAST INCLUDED WITH YOUR STAY. LOCATED LESS THAN 5 MINUTES FROM THE 5K LOCATION.
MILL POND KENNELS
1222 WALL RD.
BROUSSARD LA 70518
ALL PROCEEDS FOR THIS EVENT WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE JAMIESON RITTER FOUNDATION!
HTTPS://WWW.JAMIESONRITTERFOUNDATION.ORG/ [https://www.jamiesonritterfoundation.org/]
JAMIESON WAS A DEVOTED PUBLIC SERVANT, A PROUD MEMBER OF THE U.S. ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, AND A DEDICATED POLICE OFFICER IN CLEVELAND, OHIO. HE WAS KNOWN FOR HIS SELFLESS SERVICE, QUIET STRENGTH, AND UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO PROTECTING AND UPLIFTING HIS COMMUNITY. TRAGICALLY, JAMIESONS LIFE WAS CUT SHORT IN THE LINE OF DUTY ON JULY 4, 2024. HIS LOSS HAS LEFT A PROFOUND VOID IN THE LIVES OF HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND ALL WHO KNEW HIM.
IN THE WAKE OF THIS TRAGEDY, THE JAMIESON RITTER FOUNDATION WAS CREATED TO CARRY FORWARD THE VALUES JAMIESON LIVED BYSERVICE, COMPASSION, AND COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS INITIATIVES THAT REFLECT JAMIESONS PASSIONS, INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS, COMMUNITY SAFETY PROGRAMS, AND OUTREACH EFFORTS THAT BUILD BRIDGES BETWEEN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE.
EVENT DETAILS:
- 5K RUN AND WALK
- GIFT BAGS FOR PARTICIPANTS INCLUDING; CERTIFICATES, KOOZIES, COOLING TOWELS, SNACKS, WATER, AND MORE!
- FIRST 35 RUNNERS TO SIGN UP WILL RECEIVE A JAMIESON RITTER CHALLENGE COMMEMORATIVE COINS!
- AREA WITH PHOTO BACKDROPS
- MEDALS AWARDED FOR 1ST-3RD IN ALL AGE GROUP DIVISIONS FOR THE 5K RUN
- TROPHIES FOR MALE AND FEMALE 1ST OVERALL FOR THE RUN AND WALK
- FRUIT AND SNACKS
- PARTICIPANTS CAN STICK AROUND FOR THE DOCK DIVING EVENT WHICH WILL INCLUDE ADDITIONAL RAFFLES, VENDORS, AND ACTIVITIES!
REGISTRATION FEES FOR EACH CATEGORY (EARLY & LATE FEES & DATES):
MARCH 2ND APRIL 2ND - $30
APRIL 3RD MAY 29TH - $35
MAY 30TH (RACE DAY) - $40
OPEN TO ALL CATEGORIES ANYONE CAN REGISTER FOR ANY OF THE AGE GROUP DIVISIONS ABOVE. CAN COMPETE WITH A COMPANION (STROLLER OR DOG!).
TEAMS CAN ENTER BUT WILL BE AWARDED AS INDIVIDUALS.
TEAM REGISTRATIONS:
TEAMS CAN ENTER BUT WILL BE AWARDED AS INDIVIDUALS. TEAM REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT. TEAMS MUST CONSISTS OF 5 OR MORE PEOPLE FOR THE DISCOUNT.
PACKET PICKUP (LOCATION, DATE & TIME):
MAY 30TH STARTS AT 6:30AM
LOCATION RACE SITE
AGE GROUPS:
DIVISIONS FOR THE 5K RUN
- 1-14 MALE AND FEMALE
- 15-19 MALE AND FEMALE
- 20-29 MALE AND FEMALE
- 30-39 MALE AND FEMALE
- 40-49 MALE AND FEMALE
- 50-59 MALE AND FEMALE
- 60-69 MALE AND FEMALE
- 70+ MALE AND FEMALE
AWARDS:
- MEDALS FOR 1ST, 2ND, 3RD FOR EACH AGE GROUP DIVISION IN THE 5K RUN
- TROPHIES FOR FIRST MALE AND FIRST FEMALE FINISHER FOR THE RUN AND WALK
THE RACE BENEFITS: JAMIESON RITTER FOUNDATION
HTTPS://WWW.JAMIESONRITTERFOUNDATION.ORG/ [https://www.jamiesonritterfoundation.org/]
HOST HOTEL: BEST WESTERN HERITAGE HOTEL, 146 HERITAGE PKWY, BROUSSARD LA 70518
MENTION THE RACE'S NAME (RITTER WAY CHALLENGE 5K) AND RECEIVE A SPECIAL RATE. THEY OFFER BREAKFAST INCLUDED WITH YOUR STAY. LOCATED LESS THAN 5 MINUTES FROM THE 5K LOCATION.
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Mill Pond Kennels, 1222 Wall Rd, Broussard, 70518, LA, United States
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