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Add a reviewSeize the Day - Baton Rouge
Virtual Event
Fri 12th April 2024 - Sat 13th April 2024
3 races
Organiser's Description
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Join us in Baton Rouge
April 13, 2024
Pennington Biomedical Research Center.
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We haveย severalย options for participation!ย
In-person 1 mile fun runIn-person 5K walk/runย Virtual 5-K
Each in person registration includes:ย
Bib for 1 mile fun run or 5KRace T-shirtย Finisher Medalย After race activities
Each virtual registrationย includes:ย Race t-shirt and finisher medal to be mailedย
T-shirts are not guaranteed for those who register after March 15, 2024.ย
Add ons *New this year*
Do you want to show your support all year long? Add a yard sign or a bumper sticker to your race packet!
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Race Day
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What should you expect on race day?
Seize the Day is about supporting those we love with epilepsy and raising awareness. Walk, run, or roll your way across the finish line because most of all we hope you have FUN! And dont plan on running out after you finish the race because we have music, food, and games! Youll be able to meet other people living with epilepsy too! ย Pennington Biomedical Research Center has limited seating, so we do recommended brining outdoor chairs or blankets to sit on. We do allow tents as well, but we ask that you email infoepilepsylouisiana.orgย so we have keep track of how much space we need to reserve.ย
You are welcome to use wheelchairs or strollers on the race course, but please note that a small section of the 5K is not paved. Please reach out to infoepilepsylouisiana.org ย or call 225-298-5499 with any questions about accessibility.
Scooters and bikes are not allowed.ย
Parking:
We will have signs directing you to parking on Pennington. It is best to arrive by 8:30 am. Look for our balloon arch to help you find your way to registration.ย
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Event Scheduleย
8:00am - 8:45 a.m -Same Day Race Registration and packet pickup -ย
9:00 a.m. - Start of 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
9:30 a.m. - Start of 5K Run/Walk
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Family Fun Activities to include music/fooddrinks/awards
Early Packet Pick Up:
If you would like to pick up your race packet before the event, please come to our office at one of the times listed below.
Epilepsy Alliance Louisianas Office
11822 Justice Ave, Ste. B4Baton Rouge, LA 70816Pick Up Times:ย
Thursday, April 11th from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.ย Friday, April 12th ย from 7 a.m. -1 p.m.ย
Team Awards
Start getting your teams together because we will have four team awards this year! Teams are a great way to show your support for your loved one with epilepsy, to help raise money for epilepsy services in Louisiana, and to have more fun on race day. Dont have a team yet? No worries! You can start one when you register on Run Sign Up. Many of teams come up with fun names and make t-shirts to stand out on race day. Last year we added tent decorations too! Work for as few or as many team awards as you want!ย
ย Team who raises the most money.ย (This contest ends Friday, April 12, 2024, at 6:00 pm.)
Each fundraising team has its own link on RunSignUp which makes it easy to fundraise through social media, text, or email! Some companies will match nonprofit donations, so be sure to check with your company. If you raise any funds off-site, please email infoepilepsylouisiana.orgย for instructions on how to get your donations added to your team.
ย Team with the most participants ย (This contest ends Friday, April 12, 2024, at 6:00 pm)
Race participants must registerย on the team when they submit their race registration or they wonโt be countedfor the team. The team captain will receive the prize. In-person and virtual team members count!ย
Team with the best t-shirt ย (This contest ends Friday, April 12, 2024, at 6:00 pm)
Ready to get creative! Make up a name for your team and design your shirt. If you need help with design, you can visit www.canva.com.! Not all members of your team are required to have a shirt. Pictures of your teams shirt must be emailed to infoepilepsylouisiana.org by 6:00 pm onFriday, April 12., 2024. The winner is determined by the event committee.ย
Team tent decorationsย (The winner will be determined on race day.)
This is another way to have fun on race day! Decorate your teams tent and youll be sure to stand out on race day! The winner is determined by the event committee.ย
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Race Awards
In-persono Overall Top 1 Mile โ Female/Maleo Overall Top 5K โ Female/Male ย The 1st and 2nd place in each age category will receive a commemorative visor.Age group winners will be called from the side of the main stage. ย Virtualo Overall Top 5K โ Female/Maleย Virtual participants can complete the race between Friday, April 12,2024 at 6:00 pm CDT to Saturday, April 13,2024 at 11:00 am CDT at the place of your choosing. You must enter your results by 11:00 amon Saturday, April 13, 2024 to be eligible to win. ย Time results should be emailed to:infoepilepsylouisiana.org.
Join us in Baton Rouge
April 13, 2024
Pennington Biomedical Research Center.
ย
We haveย severalย options for participation!ย
In-person 1 mile fun runIn-person 5K walk/runย Virtual 5-K
Each in person registration includes:ย
Bib for 1 mile fun run or 5KRace T-shirtย Finisher Medalย After race activities
Each virtual registrationย includes:ย Race t-shirt and finisher medal to be mailedย
T-shirts are not guaranteed for those who register after March 15, 2024.ย
Add ons *New this year*
Do you want to show your support all year long? Add a yard sign or a bumper sticker to your race packet!
ย
Race Day
ย
What should you expect on race day?
Seize the Day is about supporting those we love with epilepsy and raising awareness. Walk, run, or roll your way across the finish line because most of all we hope you have FUN! And dont plan on running out after you finish the race because we have music, food, and games! Youll be able to meet other people living with epilepsy too! ย Pennington Biomedical Research Center has limited seating, so we do recommended brining outdoor chairs or blankets to sit on. We do allow tents as well, but we ask that you email infoepilepsylouisiana.orgย so we have keep track of how much space we need to reserve.ย
You are welcome to use wheelchairs or strollers on the race course, but please note that a small section of the 5K is not paved. Please reach out to infoepilepsylouisiana.org ย or call 225-298-5499 with any questions about accessibility.
Scooters and bikes are not allowed.ย
Parking:
We will have signs directing you to parking on Pennington. It is best to arrive by 8:30 am. Look for our balloon arch to help you find your way to registration.ย
ย
Event Scheduleย
8:00am - 8:45 a.m -Same Day Race Registration and packet pickup -ย
9:00 a.m. - Start of 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
9:30 a.m. - Start of 5K Run/Walk
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Family Fun Activities to include music/fooddrinks/awards
Early Packet Pick Up:
If you would like to pick up your race packet before the event, please come to our office at one of the times listed below.
Epilepsy Alliance Louisianas Office
11822 Justice Ave, Ste. B4Baton Rouge, LA 70816Pick Up Times:ย
Thursday, April 11th from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.ย Friday, April 12th ย from 7 a.m. -1 p.m.ย
Team Awards
Start getting your teams together because we will have four team awards this year! Teams are a great way to show your support for your loved one with epilepsy, to help raise money for epilepsy services in Louisiana, and to have more fun on race day. Dont have a team yet? No worries! You can start one when you register on Run Sign Up. Many of teams come up with fun names and make t-shirts to stand out on race day. Last year we added tent decorations too! Work for as few or as many team awards as you want!ย
ย Team who raises the most money.ย (This contest ends Friday, April 12, 2024, at 6:00 pm.)
Each fundraising team has its own link on RunSignUp which makes it easy to fundraise through social media, text, or email! Some companies will match nonprofit donations, so be sure to check with your company. If you raise any funds off-site, please email infoepilepsylouisiana.orgย for instructions on how to get your donations added to your team.
ย Team with the most participants ย (This contest ends Friday, April 12, 2024, at 6:00 pm)
Race participants must registerย on the team when they submit their race registration or they wonโt be countedfor the team. The team captain will receive the prize. In-person and virtual team members count!ย
Team with the best t-shirt ย (This contest ends Friday, April 12, 2024, at 6:00 pm)
Ready to get creative! Make up a name for your team and design your shirt. If you need help with design, you can visit www.canva.com.! Not all members of your team are required to have a shirt. Pictures of your teams shirt must be emailed to infoepilepsylouisiana.org by 6:00 pm onFriday, April 12., 2024. The winner is determined by the event committee.ย
Team tent decorationsย (The winner will be determined on race day.)
This is another way to have fun on race day! Decorate your teams tent and youll be sure to stand out on race day! The winner is determined by the event committee.ย
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Race Awards
In-persono Overall Top 1 Mile โ Female/Maleo Overall Top 5K โ Female/Male ย The 1st and 2nd place in each age category will receive a commemorative visor.Age group winners will be called from the side of the main stage. ย Virtualo Overall Top 5K โ Female/Maleย Virtual participants can complete the race between Friday, April 12,2024 at 6:00 pm CDT to Saturday, April 13,2024 at 11:00 am CDT at the place of your choosing. You must enter your results by 11:00 amon Saturday, April 13, 2024 to be eligible to win. ย Time results should be emailed to:infoepilepsylouisiana.org.
Races
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1 Mile Fun Run
Sat 13th April 2024
CLOSED -
5K Run/Walk
Sat 13th April 2024
CLOSED -
Virtual 5K
CLOSED
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