Run for the Red, White & Blue 5K/1K Run/Walk

  • Date Sat 23rd May 2026
  • Time 8:00AM CDT
  • Location Monroe, Louisiana
  • Price $27.50 - $107.00
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1km

Event summary

Join us for the spirited 14th Annual Run for the Red, White & Blue 5K/1K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Monroe, Ouachita! This exciting event, taking place over Memorial Day weekend, is dedicated to honoring our active service members and veterans, while also remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Participants will enjoy a flat and fast course that begins and ends at the Chennault Aviation & Military Museum, culminating in a memorable final quarter mile through the stunning Flags of Freedom.

Not only is this an opportunity to run or walk for a great cause, but all proceeds from the race will benefit the museum, ensuring that it continues to serve our military community. After the race, participants and spectators can enjoy free tours of the museum and explore the new Aviation Park & Pavilion. Plus, you can make a special contribution by sponsoring one of the Flags of Freedom along the course. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a meaningful celebration that supports our heroesβ€”sign up today and be part of this uplifting event!

Organiser's Description

CELEBRATING THE 14TH ANNUAL RUN FOR THE RED, WHITE & BLUE 5K/1K!



THE RUN FOR THE RED, WHITE & BLUE 5K/1K IS HELD EACH MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TO SUPPORT THE CHENNAULT AVIATION & MILITARY MUSEUM. SIGN UP TO HONOR OUR ACTIVE SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS, AND TO REMEMBER THOSE WHO PAID THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR OUR FREEDOM.



THE COURSE IS FLAT, FAST, AND WELL SURFACED. THE RACE WILL BEGIN AND END AT THE MUSEUM WITH PARTICIPANTS PASSING THRU THE FLAGS OF FREEDOM FOR THE LAST QUARTER MILE. TIMING BY MCDUFFIE TIMING OF WEST MONROE.



ALL RACE PROCEEDS BENEFIT CAMM. FREE TOURS OF THE MUSEUM WILL TAKE PLACE DURING AND AFTER THE 5K/1K EVENTS. YOU CAN ALSO SEE THE PLANES AT THE MUSEUM'S NEW AVIATION PARK & PAVILION.



FINALLY, YOU CAN SPONSOR ONE OF THE FLAGS OF FREEDOM DURING THE LAST QUARTER MILE OF THE COURSE. JUST CLICK ON THE FLAGS OF FREEDOM SPONSORSHIP EVENT.



THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. THIS IS AN ESSENTIAL FUNDRAISER FOR THE MUSEUM AND THE ACTIVE SERVICE MEMBERS/VETERANS IT SERVES.

Races

  • Chennault Aviation & Military Museum Run for the Red, White & Blue 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 23rd May 2026 (8:00AM CDT)

    $27.50

    All participants will receive an official 2026 race t-shirt if registered by May 9. All 5K finishers will receive a custom dog tag for finishing the event.
  • Chennault Aviation & Military Museum Run for the Red, White & Blue 1K Run/Walk

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 23rd May 2026 (8:10AM CDT)

    $27.50

    All participants will receive an official 2026 race t-shirt if registered by May 9. All 1K finishers will receive a custom dog tag for finishing the event.
  • Chennault Aviation & Military Museum Run for the Red, White & Blue Virtual Race

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    $27.50

    All virtual participants will receive an official 2026 race t-shirt if registered by May 9.
  • Run for the Red, White & Blue Flags of Freedom Sponsorship

    Incl. $7.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    $107.00

    THE RUN FOR THE RED WHITE & BLUE 5K/1K ends with participants running/walking through the Flags of Freedom. Individuals, families, businesses, and organizations can sponsor one of the flags for $100.00, as a special way to honor those who served in the military. A sign with your information will be placed at the base of the flag. Your sign will be displayed at the Museum during the Memorial Day weekend. If you sign up to sponsor a flag, you will be contacted to gather the information for your sign. Thank you for your support!

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Location

701 Kansas Lane, Monroe, 71203, LA, United States

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