
From the Organizer
The East Baton Rouge School District JROTC will host their Patriot Day Color Run/Walk on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 08:00 AM.
This event is more than a race—it’s an opportunity for our community to come together in reflection, unity, and support for youth leadership and civic engagement. Come run with purpose—honor the fallen, uplift the future, and support the next generation of leaders. Participants of all ages and fitness levels are invited to run, walk, or cheer along the route! All proceeds will benefit JROTC program initiatives and academic scholarships—empowering Cadets through discipline, leadership development, and academic excellence.
LOCATION:
Broadmoor Senior High School
10100 Goodwood Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
PRICING:
Early Bird Registration: March 9 - July 20 - $30
Standard Registration: July 21 - August 31 - $35
Late Registration: September 1 - September 12 - $40
Register by August 20 to be guaranteed a t-shirt
Events
Weather
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
90°
Typical Low
70°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Baton Rouge Ryan Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
223,699
as of 2023
Elevation
50 ft
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
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96
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Patriot Day Color Run/Walk
Sep 12, 2026