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Date:
Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Location:
4630 Virginia Street
Zachary, Louisiana
70791
United States
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1 Miles 3.1 Miles Fun Run Run Walk

Zachary Rotary Bunny Hop 1 Mile Fun Run & 5K Run

Downtown Zachary

4630 Virginia Street

Zachary, LA 70791

Saturday, March 21, 2026

1 mile fun run/walk - 8:00am

5K run/walk - 8:30am

Come and join us for the 5th annual Bunny Hop 1 mile fun run and 5K hosted by The Rotary Club of Zachary. The race will start and finish near the gazebo in Downtown Zachary (4630 Virginia Street, Zachary). See below for details of the 5K route.

After the race, enjoy the Zachary Farmer’s Market and all that Downtown has to offer.

Participants that register before 2/19/26 will receive a Bunny Hop t-shirt.

Registration fees:

Now till 3/7/26 - $35 registration for the 5K.

$20 registration for the 1 mile fun run.

3/8/26 till 3/20/26 - $40 registration for the 5K

$20 registration for the 1 mile fun run.

3/21/26 Race Day - $45 registration for the 5K.

$25 registration for the 1 mile fun run.

Packet pickup:

Downtown Zachary Gazebo on 03.20.26 from 3pm – 6pm

Age Groups:

5K Run - Medals will be given to the overall male/female finisher of the 5K run and 1st place male/female in each age group.

Ages 19 & Younger

20-29 years old

30-39 years old

40-49 years old

50-59 years old

60 & Over

1 Mile - Every finisher of the 1 mile run/walk will receive a medal

We have Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Please click on the Sponsorship Levels and Details button at the top of the page to see what is available.

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