14 running, walking, and fun run events in Monroe, Louisiana

Sam's Love is a non-profit organization that supplies baby books to families walking through stillbirth and/or pregnancy loss at no cost. We are hosting our 3rd 5K in honor of our son who was born sleeping on January 27th, 2021. Samuel Beckett Honaker lived a brief but rich life where he only knew love and warmth. We hope to raise funds to continue to provide the 25+ organizations with our Sam's Love books nationwide by using the funds from this 5K to order more books.

The race will be Saturday February 14th, 2026 at Forsythe Park in Monroe LA. The race will include the option of a one mile fun run or the standard 5K. All funds raised from this race will go directly toward furthering our mission at Sam's Love. Our mission is to improve bereavement care by providing our books to families/friends as a place to remember, celebrate and share with others their precious child.

We are an official Louisiana 501C3 non-profit.

Alpha Omicron Pi invites you to Run for the Roses! 🌹🐼

This February we are returning to Monroe with an exciting 5K perfect for runners, walkers, joggers, families, and friends of all ages.

Since 1967, Alpha Omicron Pi has partnered with the Arthritis Foundation. Proceeds go towards supporting arthritis research, Juvenile Arthritis Power Packs, Juvenile Arthritis Camps, Conferences, and so much more.

Join us at Forsythe Park February 21st, 2026 at 8 AM for this fun family/friend event hosted by AOII for a cause! Your run will be timed by McDuffie Timing for your most professional and accurate time!

We hope to see you there! ❤️

*** T-shirt included in Registration Fee

Join the ULM College of Pharmacy for the Poor Man's Run on Saturday, February 28th - a 5K and 1-Mile Fun-Run benefiting a local charity pharmacy. The St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy is a nonprofit pharmacy that provides patients with medications they could not otherwise afford. All funds raised at the St. Vincent de Paul - Poor Man's Run go directly to the Monroe St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy!

Ouachita Valley Road Runners will be timing the race and refreshments will be provided throughout the course.

Runner packets can be picked up from ULM College of Pharmacy from 2-7pm on Friday, February 27th or between 7-8am the day of the race. The schedule of the event will proceed as follows:

• 8am - 1-Mile Fun-Run

• 8:30am - 5K

• 10:00am - Awards Ceremony

Sign up before February 13th, 2025 and a t-shirt will be included in the price of registration! (This is extended to the 13th due to the ice storm)

Be sure to stay after for our first ever Car Show!

Come join Kappa Delta sorority as we host our annual color run at Forsythe Park in Monroe, Louisiana on March 14, 2026. All proceeds from our 5k color run benefit Prevent Child Abuse America, and our local beneficiary, The Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Day of registration for this race will begin at 7:30 a.m, and the 5k race will begin at 9:00 a.m. We will also be hosting a 1k Fun Run this year that will start at 11:00 a.m!! All ages and pets are welcome!

Shirts will be available with registration until March 1, 2026. Shirts will be available for pickup on the day of the race and more details will be sent out for pick up the week before. Please contact [email protected] with any questions!

Walk Around the Block for Autism & Community Expo/Fest

5K & 1-Mile Fun Walk/Run

Hosted by: HAMPCO Inc. & Wanda’s Abounding Grace

Join us for our Annual Walk & Community Expo celebrating our AUSOME families! This event brings together families, friends, businesses, and community partners to share stories, connect with resources, promote inclusion, and enjoy a morning of movement, fun, and fellowship.

Let’s make this a day of celebration, TOGETHER!

🗓 Event Highlights

7:00–8:30 AM – Registration & T-Shirt Pickup

8:30 AM – Welcome/Warmup

8:50 AM – 5K Start

9:00 AM – 1-Mile Fun Walk/Run

10:00 AM–12:00 PM – Games, Food, DJ, Photos & Resource Vendors

10:30 AM – Awards

Not a timed event. Strollers, scooters & wheelchairs welcome.

♿ AUSOME Ability Participants

Discounted registration for special needs members (child/adult). Must preregister by emailing [email protected].

💲 Registration (1/20/26–4/4/26)

12 & under: $15

13 & up: $25

👕 T-shirt included if registered by 3/07/26 (hard cutoff).

🏆 Awards

1st Place Male/Female Runner

1st Place Male/Female Walker

Largest preregistered team (by April 3rd)

🎉 Top fundraising team wins our AUSOME Sensory & Safety Trophy Trunk!

💙 Race Benefits

Proceeds support disability families through community activities, safety & sensory kits, advocacy, resource assistance, and peer support.

📧 Questions? Contact the Race Director at [email protected]

No refunds. Event held rain or shine (except extreme weather).

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Glory’s Garden Foundation is hosting the Glory 5K Walk/Run to rally Northeast Louisiana around families fighting through the NICU journey. In 2023 Glory Ann Strickland was born at 24 weeks and spent 308 days in the St. Francis and Childrens Hospital NICU. Her parents, family and friends understand no parent should face that lonely road alone.

This event is more than a race; it’s a public show of love that raises critical support for medical expenses, travel, meals, and at home living expenses for NICU families. Our goal is to reach 1000 registrations so we could help 200 families. When our community shows up together, we don’t just raise funds we raise hope, dignity, and relief in the moments families need it most.

Richwood, Louisiana— On April 25, 2026, Kount Teens 2 Mentor will be hosting “Community Lupus Awareness Walk.” which is a fundraiser event in support for Lupus Awareness Month. The “Walk A Mile In Our Shoes” will be a family fun-filled event with impactful information for all who attend. The event will kick off with a 2K walk or ride followed by live music and a guest survivor testimony. Our goal is to advocate awareness, show support, and bring recognition to the many lupus warriors in our community living with this mysterious disease.

Registration begins at 7:00 am. The warm-up begins at 7:15 am followed by the opening by Mayor Brown.

Friend of a Cause, Silent Walkers, Riders and Group Participation can be accessed through the sponsorship QR code/Link.

Kount Teens 2 Mentor Organization is a non-profit organization that provides programs for young boys and girls ages 12-18. For the past five years, we have hosted year-round events such as entrepreneurship workshops, leadership training, mental health community events, community outreach, health and wellness events. Our mission is to equip teens throughout Northeast Louisiana and surrounding areas to be productive and successful members of society.

On April 25, 2026, our organization will host our 4th Annual Lupus Awareness Kickoff Walk, Ride or Run. We would be honored if you would join us in making this event a success. The event will be held at the Richwood Multi-Purpose Center, 2710 Martin Luther King Drive, Richwood, LA 71202. Registration begins at 7:00a.m. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that impacts millions worldwide, including members of our local community. This event raises vital awareness and funds to support individuals affected by lupus while bringing the community together for a shared cause.

The past three years have been a great success with the support of our community. Families were able to come out enjoy live music, face painting, games, participate in the walk and gain information from local vendors. The positive feedback and enthusiastic participation we received highlighted the importance of this event for our community.

Your support as a sponsor, vendor, or participant is crucial to the continued success of this event. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we can offer several sponsorship levels with unique benefits, including the tax-deductible nature of your contribution.

Request a complete registration packet at [email protected]

Date: May 16th

Time: 8:00 AM

Packet Pick-up: May 15th, 10:00 AM-6:00 PM at Fleet Feet Monroe

Broaden Horizons creates an environment where Love, Education, and Transformation thrive. We believe that every child should experience the love of God, have access to extended learning experiences, and have the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are a faith-based non-profit ministry that uses certified teachers and college mentoring to impact children and families in some of our most in-need communities.

Celebrating the 14th Annual Run for the Red, White & Blue 5K/1K!

The Run for the Red, White & Blue 5K/1K is held each Memorial Day weekend to support the Chennault Aviation & Military Museum. Sign up to honor our active service members and veterans, and to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

The course is flat, fast, and well surfaced. The race will begin and end at the Museum with participants passing thru the Flags of Freedom for the last quarter mile. Timing by McDuffie Timing of West Monroe.

All race proceeds benefit CAMM. Free tours of the Museum will take place during and after the 5K/1K events. You can also see the planes at the Museum's new Aviation Park & Pavilion.

Finally, you can sponsor one of the Flags of Freedom during the last quarter mile of the course. Just click on the Flags of Freedom Sponsorship event.

Thank you for your support. This is an essential fundraiser for the Museum and the active service members/veterans it serves.

Celebrate Global Running Day with us! We will be at Forsythe Park near the old swimming pool across from the playground.

Global Running Day celebrates what makes running so special–camaraderie and friendship, endorphins and accomplishment, and the chance to challenge your personal limits. Whether it’s your first 5K or your fiftieth, we invite you to join us to celebrate The Big Run as a part of Global Running Week. Our event is on Thursday, June 4th!

• PACKET PICKUP WILL BE THURSDAY, JUNE 4TH AT FLEET FEET MONROE FROM 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

• PACKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP BEFORE THE RACE ALSO

• RACE SHIRTS, CUSTOM BIBS, AND MEDALS WILL BE GUARANTEED TO THE FIRST 150 PARTICIPANTS TO REGISTER

• AWARDS FOR TOP 3 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE & AGE GROUP WINNERS

• RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE