2 fun run events in West Monroe, Louisiana

The best run of the year and we are making it even better! Run the West Monroe Mardi Gras Parade Route and Downtown West Monroe on a double loop route to celebrate with the colors of Mardi Gras! Powder Mardi Gras Colors are thrown throughout the run/walk in celebration!

Finisher specialty beads for everyone!

$30.00 entry fee includes Silicone Mardi Gras Cup and Flying Heart Drink Token

This color celebration 5K is not timed. Each loop is one mile so you can go once, twice or three times around for triple the fun and color! You Grab your support team and come downtown after the run stay for the Paws Pet Parade! Mardi Gras Activities begin at 10am and continue all day! The 5K begins at 9am.. We will gather at the corner of Wood and Commerce Streets. You can pick up your packet on Friday at Alley Park from 3-6pm or get it on Saturday morning at 8am.

Packet Pick up on Friday February 6th at Alley park from 3-6pm or or on Saturday morning at 1:00 pm at the corner of Wood and Commerce Streets.

Wear your best Mardi Gras outfit and be prepared to have a blast on the best 5K run in the Twin Cities!

4 Prizes for the

Best Child Costume

Best Female Costume

Best Male Costume

Sponsors:

Building Futures

Flying Heart Brewery and Pub, West Monroe

Color sponsors:

Building Futures

Hamilton House

Spice and Tea Exchange

Shoppes on the Alley

Vanguard Realty

This will be our 6th annual Autism Acceptance Festival and Fun Run on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Northeast Baptist School in West Monroe, Louisiana. This family-friendly event celebrates acceptance, inclusion, and community for individuals of all ages.

Fun Run Details

Distance: 1-mile Fun Run

Children Pricing: $15 (ages 4–12)

Water will be provided throughout the course. Snacks and additional water will be available at the finish line.

Registration and T-Shirts

Register by March 15, 2026, to receive a free event T-shirt.

Teams

Participants may create or join a team during registration.

If you have several people signing up together, one person can create a team name. Others can search for that team name during registration and join the team.

Awards and Timing

Timing will be available for participants who are interested.

Awards will be given to the top male and top female finishers in each age division for the 1-mile Fun Run.

Age Divisions

9 and under, 10–15, 16–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, & 60+

Event Schedule

8:00 AM: Packet Pickup

9:00 AM: Fun Run begins

Approximately 10:00 AM: Fun Run awards

Questions

Please email [email protected] with any questions.