Rapides Junior Runners Fall Series Race 3
Rapides Junior Runners Fall Series Race 3 is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Pineville, LA, with an entry fee of $65.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (33 days to go)
- Price
- $65
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Rapides Junior Runners Fall Series provides 4 races in late August thru October for kids aged 3 to Junior High. Various distances are run, depending on the child's age: 3-5 runs a short distance for a Fun Run; 6-11 runs 1 mile; 12-14 will run 2 miles.
One -mile participants may register via runsignup.com. No race day registration will be available. One registration is good for the entire season. Registration will open up again the day after each race to accommodate late registrants.
Two-mile participants can either register as an individual participant via runsignup.com. If you are participating on a Junior High team, you will register with your Junior High School coach.
The course is a true cross-country course, closed to traffic and utilizes the grounds of Ward 9 Sports Complex, 3311 Donahue Ferry Road, Pineville.
Upon individual registration, each participant will receive a chipped bib to be kept and re-used at each race. If a runner happens to misplace or forget the bib number on race morning, replacement bib numbers will be available for purchase at the race venue for a cost of $10.
Every one mile and Fun Run finisher will receive a medal at the finish line each race.
Awards will be presented following the conclusion of the 1 mile race and will include male and female top three for each age category:
male and female - 6 years male and female - 7 years male and female - 8 years male and female - 9 years
male and female - 10 years male and female - 11 years Two mile team competitors will receive team awards.
Please follow Rapides Junior Runners on Facebook in order to receive updates on races.
Email rapidesjuniorrunners@yahoo.com for more information.
2026 Fall Series Schedule:
For all scheduled races - 2 Mile runs first at 7:45 am
5 and under Fun Run at approximately 8:15
1 Mile Run at approximately 8:30 with 1 Mile Awards following the conclusion of the 1 Mile race
*Please be at race site at least 15 minutes prior to above listed race time.
August 26, 2026 - 4:00-6:00 pm at Ward 9 Sportsplex, Pineville, LA - course survey, in-person registration and packet pick-up
August 29 Race 1
Sept 12 Race 2
October 17 Race 3
October 31 Race 4
November 7 - is the Louisiana State Championship race for 1 and 2 milers. This race will require an additional $15 registration - optional.
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
79°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
19%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Alexandria, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Pineville, LA
City Elevation
66 ft
Nearest Airport
AEX
Alexandria International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Rapides Junior Runners Fall Series Race 3
- Date
- October 17, 2026
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Rapides Junior Runners Fall Series Race 3
Oct 17, 2026