Footprints Forever 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - Maddie's Footprints Acadiana 2026

Description

17th Footprints Forever Race Welcome to our 17th Annual Footprints Forever 5K & 1-Mile Race!

This race benefits Maddie’s Footprints Acadiana, supporting families who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or the loss of a child under one year of age.

About Maddie’s Footprints Founded in 2010 in memory of Madeline Noelle McGrew, Maddie’s Footprints provides emotional and financial support to families during unimaginable loss.

Read about Maddie's Story Here

3,500+ families served across 19 parishes $2M+ in financial assistance provided to families, NO ONE has ever been turned away. 17 years supporting families in Acadiana and 5 years supporting families in Greater Baton Rouge

Event Details Date: October 3, 2026 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM Location: River Ranch Square / Camillia

Race Info Timing Company: FreshJunkie Virtual option available if you can’t attend in person $10 wristband for non-running children (games & activities)

Awards (2026) Top 3 Male & Female in each age group: 9 & under, 10–14, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+

Also awarded:

Top Fundraising Team Most Participants on a Running Best Costumed Team

How to Create a Running Team 1. Register for the race 2. Select “Create a New Team” during registration 3. Name your team 4. Share your link and invite others to join

How to Turn Your Running Team into a Fundraising Team 1.Go to the race page 2.Click Donate (not Register) 3.Select “Become a Fundraiser” 4. Choose “Create a New Fundraising Team” 5. Enter the same team name as your running team 6. Complete the setup ***This will link your fundraising team to your running team by name so they match***

DO NOT STRESS if your team fundraiser also creates an individual fundraiser. It will all go into the same funding.

Deadline for Top Fundraising Team: Donations must be received by October 1, 2026

T-Shirts Register by September 24, 2026 to guarantee a race shirt (No extra shirts will be ordered) VIRTUAL RUNNERS DOES NOT INCLUDE A RACE T SHIRT

Switching Races Deadline: September 22, 2026 To Switch Your Race: Use your confirmation email → “Manage Registration” → “Transfer Event”

Packet Pickup Early Pickup (highly recommended and encouraged) October 2, 2026 City Club River Ranch

Race Day Pickup: Begins at 6:30 AM (be prepared for a line if you pick up at this time)

Special Moments Tribute Signs Deadline: September 14, 2026 (you can find this in the "store" on the home page) Remembrance Celebration: ~10:00 AM Join us as we honor the babies we hold in our hearts 💛

Pricing Reminder Race prices increase on September 24, 2026

At approximately 10:00 am, we will remember our babies in a special way with a Remembrance Celebration. Make plans to stick around to show your support of the 1 in 4 as we pay tribute to our little ones who were gone too soon and enjoy music, food, fun jumps, and more!

One in four pregnancies ends in loss. Together, we can make sure no family walks through that alone.

We’re so grateful for your support and can’t wait to see you on race day!

More about Maddie's in this video:

2026 Gala Spotlight Family

If you have questions or want to get involved: korie@maddiesfootprints.org