Faster Pastor Jeff's Run for St. Jude
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Distance
- 10K Run · 5K Run · Fun Mile
From the Organizer
Join us for the 2nd Annual "Faster Pastor Jeff's Run for St. Jude," a fun and family-friendly Fun Mile walk/run, 5K race, and 10K race that are open to all runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. This is going to be a fun event for everyone, and it is for a great cause that Bro. Jeff loves so much! All funds raised will be for the lifesaving mission of the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Whether you are racing for a personal best or walking in memory or in honor of a loved one, every step you take helps ensure that families never receive a bill from St. Jude for their child's treatment, travel, housing, or food—because all a family should worry about is the love and care their child receives while being treated at St. Jude.
This special event will take place in Bro. Jeff's hometown of Start, LA. The 5K and 10K starting line will be at the Start Baptist Church parking lot and continue onto Charleston Drive and then onto Webb Hill Road, with a turn back to the finish line in the church parking lot (an out and back course). The Fun Mile walk/run will be on Owl Loop, just across the church parking lot (also an out and back course). The Fun Mile walk/run will begin at approximately 7:30 AM, and the 5K and 10K races will begin at approximately 8:15 AM. All participants of the Fun Mile walk/run and 5K and 10K races will receive a finisher's medal. 5K and 10K finishers will receive medals for overall male champion and female champion, and then age divisions for both male and female, as follows: 19 and under, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, and 60 and up.
Online registration will close on Thursday, August 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Packet pickup will take place on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at Start Baptist Church in the fellowship hall behind the Worship Center (back parking lot). Packets can also be picked up on Saturday morning, September 13, from 6:30 to 7:30 AM. There will be LIMITED race-day registrations available, but goodie bags with shirts and finisher medals are not guaranteed to late registrants.
We are so thankful for our sponsors: Mid South Extrusion, CFM Enterprises LLC, Fleet Feet Monroe, JKE TAX, Winnsboro Sports, State Farm Insurance - Agent Laura Wood, Dr. Tyler Heath - Family Dentistry, The Oaks on Bussey, Equipt Christian Store, and M3Physio. We could not do this without all of their support!
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Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
89°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
18%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rayville, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rayville, LA
Nearest Airport
MLU
Monroe Regional Airport · 18 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- What is the Faster Pastor Jeff's Run for St. Jude?
- Faster Pastor Jeff's Run for St. Jude is a running race held in Rayville, Louisiana on September 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Faster Pastor Jeff's Run for St. Jude?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Rayville, Louisiana at Start Baptist Church, Rayville, LA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Faster Pastor Jeff's Run for St. Jude?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Faster Pastor Jeff's Run for St. Jude
Sep 12, 2026