9/11 Heroes Run - Baton Rouge

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• Jul

  11

  Sat
  Blessing of the Bikes and Runners 2025

  401 Main Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802, United States
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  Distance: 34.8 km from Gonzales

  Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM

  HAVE YOUR BIKE AND RUNNING SHOES BLESSED!! HONORING OUR FALLEN HEROES

  Bicycle Ride starts at 8 am for the fast riders. 7:30 am for the slow riders

  Sat. July 11, 2025 9:00am at St. Joseph Cathedral 401 Main Street Baton Rouge, LA

  7TH ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE BIKES AND RUNNERS

  Hosted by VS Tour de Friends RIDE HARD LIVE EASY ,

  Baton Rouge Bike Club

  Varsity Sports

  Father Cary Bani will Bless your bike and running shoes for a safe training season.

  In addition we will be Honoring Our Fallen Heroes from that tragic day on 7/17/2016, and past fallen heroes from Louisiana

  ***If you want to cycle to the church parking lot, please meet at the L'Auberge Casino Overflow parking lot at

  7:45am to roll out at 8:00am.*** for the faster riders

  (16-17 mph)

  Meet at 7:15 am to leave at 7:30 am from the casino if you are wanting a slower ride to the church.

  Wear Blue to Honor Law Enforcement.

  Red to Honor Firefighters

  White to Honor Emergency Medical Personnel

  Runners and Cyclists: Please gather in the church parking lot by 9:00am

  Cyclists also have an option to meet at the Past Time Restaurant and follow the last mile.

  Runners will meet downtown (TBA) www.varsityrunning.com”

  This is an amazing opportunity for all Cyclists and Runners to have their lives, bikes and running shoes blessed for a safe season, while providing camaraderie, friendship and the promotion of cycling and runner safety.

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• Jul

  18

  Sat
  Rocketchix Pointe-Marie

  15001 River Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70820, United States
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  Distance: 31.4 km from Gonzales

  Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 7:00 AM

  Sprint Tri and Du! The only female only triathlon/duathlon in Louisiana! We believe there is an athlete in every woman, no matter how old or young, fit or not. Find your inner athlete and join us for a great spirited event where ladies rule.

  • Triathlon Course includes a 100m pool swim, followed by a 12 mile bike route on River Road, and finishing with a 2 mile run through the Pointe Marie development.

  • The Duathlon starts with the 1 mile run, then the same 12 mile bike as the Triathlon, with a final 2 mile run.

  USAT SANCTIONED RACE. NO REFUNDS, DEFERRALS and/or TRANSFERS for any reason, sorry. RKF reserves the right to cancel or modify the event based on inclement weather or other events that impact event safety (when the levee springs a leak). This is done at the discretion of the Race Director. Note: We simply cannot issue refunds due to cancellation because by race day, all funds have been used to prepare for the race. We are obligated to pay for those resources if the event is held or not. But there is good news of sorts....

  ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT BENEFIT THE ROCKETKIDZ FOUNDATION, A NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO CREATING AND SUSTAINING ACTIVE, FIT AND HEALTHY KIDS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES. Any remaining funds generated by this race are used to fund area programs that benefit child and family health and fitness.

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• Sep

  12

  Sat
  East Baton Rouge School District JROTC Color Run/Walk

  10100 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70815, United States
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  Distance: 26.7 km from Gonzales

  Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM

  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

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• Oct

  10

  Sat
  1 Million Steps 2 Safety 5K Run/Walk

  7919 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70806, United States
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  Distance: 29.3 km from Gonzales

  Sat, Oct 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM

  The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission is hosting 1 Million Steps to Safety, a 5K run/walk event held in person. This event aims to bring all road users together to celebrate Pedestrian Safety Month. People from across Louisiana are welcome to participate in the run or walk.

  Mission:

  Our mission is to promote and improve highway safety in Louisiana through education, awareness, and community engagement.

  Vision:

  Our vision is to create a safer road environment for all users, reducing serious injuries and fatalities through proactive safety initiatives.

  Core Values:

  • Safety: We prioritize the safety of all road users in everything we do.

  • Collaboration: We believe in working together with communities, organizations, and individuals to achieve our goals.

  • Education: We are committed to providing educational resources and programs to promote safe driving habits.

  • Innovation: We strive to stay ahead of the curve by implementing new technologies and strategies to improve highway safety.

  Team:

  Our team is made up of dedicated professionals, safety partners, community members, and area leaders who are passionate about promoting highway safety and making a positive impact in our communities. We work together to create and implement effective safety initiatives and programs.

  Cost: $25.00

  T-shirt: Participants get a free adult size t-shirt. Sizes small – 3XL

  Date: October 10, 2026

  Location: Louisiana State Police Headquarters 7919 Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

  Registration details: now – October 10th

  Time: 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

  Raceday Packet Pick Up: 7:00 a.m

  5K begins: 8:00 a.m.

  Post Race activities: 8:30 a.m.

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• Nov

  21

  Sat
  Running of the Elves 5K

  13845 Hooper Rd, Central, Louisiana, 70818, United States
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  Distance: 36.7 km from Gonzales

  Sat, Nov 21, 2026 at 7:45 AM

  Running of the Elves 5K

  Saturday, November 21, 2026

  Central Wildcat Stadium

  13845 Hooper Rd. Central, LA 70818

  Participate in the 14th Annual Running of the Elves. Dressing in your best holiday attire is encouraged. Start your holiday season off with a picturesque run around our quaint city of Central.

  Participants registered by November 12th are guaranteed to receive a finishers medal, and a t-shirt.

  Package Pickup will be at Central Community Athletics Gym on Friday, November 20th from 10 am - 5 pm.

  Race day packet pickup will begin at 6:45 am at the race site (Wildcat Stadium).

  The Fun Run will begin at 7:45 am with the 5k to follow immediately after

  Immediately following the race:

  FREE pancakes and coffee for EVERYONE 🥞 ☕️

  Pictures with Santa Claus 🎅🏼

  Giveaways 🏅

  Fire truck and Sparky the Dog 🚒 🐶

  Kid activities 🤸🏼‍♀️🤸🏼‍♀️

  After the Race:

  All participants will receive a finisher's medal.

  Top Runner Awards from Rogers Regional Eye Center.

  Costume Contest will be awarded too!

  This event will be professionally chip timed by Pelican Timing.

  Registration Fees:

  • Registration through September 30th, 2026- $30

  • Registration October 2nd through November 19th, 2026- $35

  • Day of Race Registration Nov. 21st, 2026: $40

  ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS AT 11:59pm ON NOVEMBER 19th, 2026

  T-shirts will be provided for registrations by November 12th, 2026

  This year we will also be selling our unique Race t-shirt separately. These additional t-shirt sales will end on 11/15/2026.

  If you're not a runner or want one for a friend or family member you can purchase it here.

  5K Age Groups:

  • 1-14

  • 15-19

  • 20-29

  • 30-39

  • 40-49

  • 50-59

  • 60-69

  • 70+

  5K Awards:

  • Top Overall Male

  • Top Overall Female

  • 1st and 2nd Male in each age group

  • 1st and 2nd Female in each age group

  1 Mile Fun Run awarded to Overall Top Male and Female

  The Race Benefits the Central Chamber of Commerce and its Shop Small Business Saturday Campaign.

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