Run for the Children 5k & 1 Mile...

• 5K Run:- Run 3.1 Miles
• 1M Run:- Run 1 Mile

Run through scenic Downtown Baton Rouge on a fast out and back course. Starting in the heart of Downtown at the Galvez Plaza. The course will take you down North Blvd around United Methodist Church back up North to the Garden District and back.

Come experience Downtown and help raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Event details and schedule

May 27, 2017. 1 mile starts at 8:00 AM and the 5k starts at 8:30 AM.

Race day registration starts at 7:30 AM and ends at 7:55. The course begins in Galvez Plaza at North Blvd. and 3rd St. The course takes you up North blvd around United Methodist Church back up North to the Garden district, then back. It is an out and back course this year.

There should be plenty of parking spaces available along North Blvd, meter parking is free on the weekends. Family friendly event and a great way to start off a holiday weekend.