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Date:
Sun, Apr 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Location:
62883 Hwy 1089
Mandeville, Louisiana
70448
United States
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1 Miles 5k Run Walk

đź“… April 12, 2026

📍 Fontainebleau State Park

Join us for the Pink Tutu Run, a joyful community 5K and 1-mile kids run benefiting the Professional Women of St. Tammany (PWST) Scholarship Program.

This fun, inclusive race brings together runners, walkers, families, and local businesses to support scholarships for women in St. Tammany who are pursuing education, certification, and professional advancement. By investing in women today, we help strengthen families, grow leadership, and raise the standard across our community for generations to come.

Expect:

A scenic course through Fontainebleau State Park

Runners of all ages and paces

A high-energy, family-friendly atmosphere

Community partners, cheering zones, and post-run fun - Tutus encouraged!

Race Options

5K Run/Walk

1-Mile Kids Run

Whether you’re racing for a personal best, walking with friends, or running alongside your kids, the Pink Tutu Run is about more than the finish line.

It’s about showing up for opportunity, leadership, and the future of our community.

Why We Run

Proceeds from the Pink Tutu Run directly support PWST scholarships, helping women build skills, careers, and stability. Thereby, strengthening St. Tammany Parish one future leader at a time.

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