The Great Pumpkin Run for Bennett 5k

  • Date Sat 14th November 2026
  • Time 8:15AM CST
  • Location Crowley, Louisiana
  • Price $27.95 - $38.50
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for an uplifting day at The Great Pumpkin Run for Bennett 5K on Saturday, November 14, 2026, in Crowley, Acadia! This exciting event kicks off at 8 AM at Levy Park, where runners and families will gather to support a noble cause. The 5K run aims to benefit Bennett James Guidry, a brave young boy diagnosed with Infantile Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (INAD). A portion of the funds raised will provide essential medical equipment and home modifications for Bennett while also supporting the INADCURE Foundation's vital research efforts for a potential gene therapy treatment.

Bring the whole family for a morning filled with fun activities, food, music, and a bake sale! Enjoy the thrill of the race while knowing you’re making a difference. Registration fees are affordable, with options for both youth and adults, and every participant will receive a race shirt. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while enjoying a vibrant community spirit. Mark your calendars for November 14th and be part of this heartwarming event!

Organiser's Description

THE GREAT PUMPKIN RUN FOR BENNETT 5K

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025 AT 8AM

LEVY PARK, 403 EAST 3RD STREET,

CROWLEY, LA 70526



WE WILL BE HOSTING A 5K RUN TO BENEFIT BENNETT JAMES GUIDRY, SON OF DAVID AND JOELLE GUIDRY, AND THE INADCURE FOUNDATION.

BENNETT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH INFANTILE NEUROAXONAL DYSTROPHY (INAD) SHORTLY AFTER HIS 3RD BIRTHDAY. A PORTION OF FUNDS RAISED WILL HELP HIS FAMILY PURCHASE NECESSARY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT ALONG WITH MAKING HOME MODIFICATIONS TO GIVE BENNETT THE BEST HOME ENVIRONMENT.

THE INADCURE FOUNDATION IS WORKING DILIGENTLY WITH SCIENTISTS AND RESEARCHERS TO DEVELOP GENE THERAPY AS A POSSIBLE TREATMENT FOR INAD (WHICH CURRENTLY HAS NO TREATMENT OPTIONS). A LARGE PORTION OF FUNDS RAISED WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE INADCURE FOUNDATION, A 501C3 NON-PROFIT FOUNDATION, IN SUPPORT OF THEIR VALIANT EFFORTS TO CURE THIS TERRIBLE, TERMINAL DISEASE. PLEASE VISIT PUMPKINSFORBENNY.ORG, FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING INAD AND WAYS TO HELP.

JOIN US AT LEVY PARK IN CROWLEY FROM 8AM - NOON ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH FOR A FAMILY FUN MORNING. ASIDE FROM THE 5K, WE WILL HAVE FOOD, ACTIVITIES FOR THE KIDS, A BAKE SALE, AUCTION/RAFFLE ITEMS AND MUSIC.



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_REGISTRATION FEES:_

NOW TILL SEPTEMBER 23RD - YOUTH AGES 0-14 - $25 (INCLUDES RACE SHIRT)

NOW TILL SEPTEMBER 23RD - ADULT AGES 15 AND UP - $35 (INCLUDES RACE SHIRT)

SEPTEMBER 24TH TILL RACE DAY - YOUTH AGES 0-14 - $30

SEPTEMBER 24TH TILL RACE DAY - ADULT AGES 15 AND UP - $40



SAME DAY RACE REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN AT 7:15 AM BUT T-SHIRT IS NOT GUARANTEED.



_PACKET PICKUP (LOCATION, DATE & TIME): _



LEVY PARK, MORNING OF RACE BEGINNING AT 7:00 AM.





_AGE GROUPS:_

(1-14,15-19,20-29,30- 39,ETC. 70+)





_AWARDS:_

TOP OVERALL MALE & FEMALE, & 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, MALE & FEMALE IN EACH AGE GROUP

Races

  • 5K Run/Walk - Youth Ages 0-14

    Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 14th November 2026 (8:15AM CST)

    $27.95

    OPENS 14 JUL 26
  • 5K Run/Walk - Ages 15 & Older

    Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 14th November 2026 (8:15AM CST)

    $38.50

    OPENS 14 JUL 26

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Location

403 East 3rd Street, Levy Park, Crowley, 70526, LA, United States

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