Run, Baby, Run 5K
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Natchitoches, Louisiana
- Price $16.90 - $27.50
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and community spirit at the 14th Annual Run, Baby, Run 5K on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the picturesque downtown Natchitoches! This exciting event features a 5K run/walk and a fun 1-mile run/walk, perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels. The 1-mile fun run/walk kicks off at 8:00 AM, followed by the main 5K event starting at 8:30 AM, both set against the beautiful backdrop of the Natchitoches Riverbank.
Join us as we come together to support the vital services provided by the Women's Resource Center, a cherished local non-profit that offers free and confidential support to families in need. Your participation helps raise essential funds for their programs, which include pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, prenatal education, and emotional support. This year, the Run, Baby, Run 5K coincides with the renowned Natchitoches Jazz Festival, ensuring a day filled with fun activities and lively entertainment. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to run for a cause, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and create lasting memories in the heart of Natchitoches!
Join us as we come together to support the vital services provided by the Women's Resource Center, a cherished local non-profit that offers free and confidential support to families in need. Your participation helps raise essential funds for their programs, which include pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, prenatal education, and emotional support. This year, the Run, Baby, Run 5K coincides with the renowned Natchitoches Jazz Festival, ensuring a day filled with fun activities and lively entertainment. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to run for a cause, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and create lasting memories in the heart of Natchitoches!
Organiser's Description
We are excited to announce the 14th Annual 5K run/walk benefiting the Women's Resource Center through the beautiful downtown Natchitoches riverbank area.
The Run, Baby, Run! 5K and Fun Run gathers participants from across the state for a lively morning jog in the Historic District of Natchitoches. This 5K Run serves as an awareness run and a fundraiser for the Women's Resource Center of Natchitoches. The Womens Resource Center stands as a cornerstone in our community, tirelessly offering resources to local families, including free and confidential pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, prenatal education, emotional support, and material assistance. The event's proceeds contribute to operational costs, ensuring the continued delivery of vital services to the Natchitoches community and surrounding areas. Services are 100% free and confidential regardless of insurance and/or income status.
This year's run will be on the same day as the Natchitoches Jazz Festival. The Natchitoches Historic District will be rocking with the sounds of the 29th Annual Natchitoches Jazz Fest and there will be lots of fun activities in town. Come for the RUN and stay for the FUN!! https://www.natchjazzfest.com
Saturday, May 16th we will be running through downtown Natchitoches starting at the Natchitoches Riverbank!
The 1-mile fun run/walk begins at 8:00 am and the 5k run/walk begins at 8:30 am.
This beloved annual run/walk is to increase awareness and raise money for the Women's Resource Center and the services they provide for free to over 400 lives in the community annually.
The WRC is a non-profit pregnancy help medical clinic that serves women in pregnancy in Northwest/Central Louisiana. Services are 100% free and confidential.
Pre-registration includes a race t-shirt and goodie bag.
The Run, Baby, Run! 5K and Fun Run gathers participants from across the state for a lively morning jog in the Historic District of Natchitoches. This 5K Run serves as an awareness run and a fundraiser for the Women's Resource Center of Natchitoches. The Womens Resource Center stands as a cornerstone in our community, tirelessly offering resources to local families, including free and confidential pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, prenatal education, emotional support, and material assistance. The event's proceeds contribute to operational costs, ensuring the continued delivery of vital services to the Natchitoches community and surrounding areas. Services are 100% free and confidential regardless of insurance and/or income status.
This year's run will be on the same day as the Natchitoches Jazz Festival. The Natchitoches Historic District will be rocking with the sounds of the 29th Annual Natchitoches Jazz Fest and there will be lots of fun activities in town. Come for the RUN and stay for the FUN!! https://www.natchjazzfest.com
Saturday, May 16th we will be running through downtown Natchitoches starting at the Natchitoches Riverbank!
The 1-mile fun run/walk begins at 8:00 am and the 5k run/walk begins at 8:30 am.
This beloved annual run/walk is to increase awareness and raise money for the Women's Resource Center and the services they provide for free to over 400 lives in the community annually.
The WRC is a non-profit pregnancy help medical clinic that serves women in pregnancy in Northwest/Central Louisiana. Services are 100% free and confidential.
Pre-registration includes a race t-shirt and goodie bag.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$27.50
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1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$22.20
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Sleep-In Supporter
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$22.20
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5K Children 5-15 Only
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$16.90
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