Footprints Forever 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run · 1 Mile Fun Run/ walk · Virtual Runner
From the Organizer
Welcome to our 5th Annual Footprints Forever 5K & 1-Mile Race!
This race benefits Maddie’s Footprints Greater Baton Rouge, supporting families who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or the loss of a child under one year of age.
About Maddie’s Footprints
Founded in 2010 in memory of Madeline Noelle McGrew, Maddie’s Footprints provides emotional and financial support to families during unimaginable loss.
Read about Maddie's Story Here
3,500+ families served across 19 parishes
$2M+ in financial assistance provided to families, NO ONE has ever been turned away.
17 years supporting families in Acadiana and 5 years supporting families in Greater Baton Rouge
Event Details
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Pointe Marie (14200 River Road)
Parking: L’Auberge Casino lot (River Road, not the garage)
Race Info
Timing Company: FreshJunkie
Virtual option available if you can’t attend in person
$10 wristband for non-running children (games & activities)
Awards (2026)
Top 3 Male & Female in each age group:
9 & under, 10–14, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+
Also awarded:
Top Fundraising Team
Most Participants on a Running
Best Costumed Team
How to Create a Running Team
1. Register for the race
2. Select “Create a New Team” during registration
3. Name your team
4. Share your link and invite others to join
How to Turn Your Running Team into a Fundraising Team
1.Go to the race page
2.Click Donate (not Register)
3.Select “Become a Fundraiser”
4. Choose “Create a New Fundraising Team”
5. Enter the same team name as your running team
6. Complete the setup
***This will link your fundraising team to your running team by name so they match***
DO NOT STRESS if your team fundraiser also creates an individual fundraiser. It will all go into the same funding.
Deadline for Top Fundraising Team:
Donations must be received by October 22, 2026
T-Shirts
Register by September 24, 2026 to guarantee a race shirt
(No extra shirts will be ordered) VIRTUAL RUNNERS DOES NOT INCLUDE A RACE T SHIRT
Switching Races
Deadline: October 8, 2026
To Switch Your Race: Use your confirmation email → “Manage Registration” → “Transfer Event”
Packet Pickup
Early Pickup (highly recommended and encouraged)
October 22, 2026
Pointe Marie screened in area near the small coffee shop.
Race Day Pickup:
Begins at 6:30 AM (be prepared for a line if you pick up at this time)
Special Moments
Tribute Signs Deadline: September 24, 2026 (you can find this in the "store" on the home page)
Remembrance Celebration: ~10:00 AM
Join us as we honor the babies we hold in our hearts 💛
Pricing Reminder
Race prices increase on September 24, 2026
At approximately 10:00 am, we will remember our babies in a special way with a Remembrance Celebration. Make plans to stick around to show your support of the 1 in 4 as we pay tribute to our little ones who were gone too soon and enjoy music, food, fun jumps, and more!
One in four pregnancies ends in loss. Together, we can make sure no family walks through that alone.
We’re so grateful for your support and can’t wait to see you on race day!
More about Maddie's in this video:
If you have questions or want to get involved:
mandy@maddiesfootprints.org
Events
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
78°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Baton Rouge Ryan Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Baton Rouge, LA
Population
223,699
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
BTR
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · 60 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Footprints Forever 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
138
Days to train
- Race
- Footprints Forever 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date
- October 24, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Footprints Forever 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run?
- Footprints Forever 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run is a running race held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on October 24, 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 Footprints Forever 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at Pointe Marie Neighborhood, Baton Rouge, LA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Footprints Forever 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Footprints Forever 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run
Oct 24, 2026