The Greater Baton Rouge Lit Run

Saturday, November 23, 2024 Past event

5:30 PM CST

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

$43.40 · 1 race

5km

Event summary

Join us for the exciting Greater Baton Rouge Lit Run on Saturday, November 23, 2024, in the vibrant heart of Downtown Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge. This electrifying 5K run kicks off right after sunset, inviting participants to illuminate the night in their most dazzling, light-up attire. As you lace up your running shoes and prepare for an unforgettable evening, you'll enjoy a scenic tour of both new and historic sites along the beautiful Riverfront.

Not only will you experience a night filled with fun, music, and camaraderie, but you'll also play a crucial role in supporting literacy initiatives in our community. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit underperforming schools and the GED testing center, helping to enhance literacy rates and empower students through the joy of reading. Check-in begins at 5:00 PM, with the run starting at 5:30 PM on the levee, so be ready for an exhilarating experience filled with hills and curves! Don't miss out on this opportunity to light up the night while making a difference!

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Nov 18, 2023

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5k Run

Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt, Finishing Medal & More

5:30 PM CST

$43.40

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Organiser's description

The "LIT RUN", hosted by the Family Project Inc., is a 5k Run right after sunset in beautiful Downtown Baton Rouge on the Riverfront. Participants are encouraged to get "LIT" in their brightest running attire. Along with donning themselves in lights and glow sticks, runners, and walkers will enjoy a foot tour of the new and historic sites downtown, visit vendors, and enjoy music, all while supporting a deserving cause. The catalyst powering the "LIT RUN" looks to illuminate the dark circumstance in literacy in our parish as an issue. Proceeds from the event will support literacy initiatives at underperforming schools, and our GED testing center. The aim is to increase literacy rates, and test scores and assist students in unearthing the worlds of knowledge that can be discovered through reading. Run check-in is at 5:00 pm and the Run starts at 5:30 pm on the levee (Keep in mind, there will be hills and curves)