_ The 2021 Anna's Grace Quarter Marathon, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run:
The Anna’s Grace Quarter Marathon is back in 2021, and we are once again running for the 1 in 4! The race benefits Anna’s Grace Foundation which is designed to help families in the Greater Baton Rouge Area who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth, or loss of a child under one year of age by providing financial and emotional support.
Race Date and Location
This year’s race is on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Location to be determined very soon.
What's Included?
Each participant receives a race bib with timing chip, a swag bag full of goodies from our sponsors, an official race t-shirt (guarantee date is March 12, 2021), a finisher’s medal, and free entry into the post-race festivities.
Running Teams
Teams make a huge difference in enabling Anna's Grace Foundation to fulfill its mission, and we hope that you will consider being a part of our efforts. Please keep in mind that running teams and fundraising teams are distinct and separate groups. You will be able to create a RUNNING TEAM when you register yourself for the event.
Fundraising Teams
You Can Make a Difference! Please click here to create a FUNDRAISING TEAM!
A quarter of all pregnancies will end in a loss. We are challenging our community to form teams to support the 1 in 4 and the mission of Anna's Grace Foundation.
Awards will be given in the following categories:
> Top Fundraising Team*
> Most Race Participants on a Team
In order to be included on Race Day Banner or Official Race T-Shirt, teams must reach fundraising milestones by May 15, 2020. *Donations must be collected by 11:59 pm on Friday, May 19, 2021, in order to qualify for the Top Fundraising Team award. Any amounts collected after this time are greatly appreciated but will not be counted for the purpose of this team award.
If you want to create a FUNDRAISING TEAM, please click HERE. Thank you!
Race Packet Pickup
Although packet pickup is available on race day, it is strongly recommended that packets be picked up BEFORE race day. Details on where and when to pick up your race packet will be communicated as soon as everything is set.
The Courses
We are still working on perfecting our race courses for this year's event and look forward to revealing our new course very soon.
Course Memorial Signs
Our Course Memorial Signs will line each race route in honor of the little ones we have lost. They are a powerful reminder of our mission and WHY we are running. For more information on ordering signs, please click HERE.
Post-Race Festivities
After the race, let’s hang out a bit. You’ve earned some food and drink (yes, this includes adult drinks), and we’ve got plenty of it for you. So, please help yourself.
Awards will be given in the following categories:
Quarter Marathon: Overall Male/Female; Top 3 Male/Female Finishers in age groups 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
5K: Top 3 Male/Female Finishers in age groups 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
One Mile: Top 3 finishers in age groups 5 & under, 6-9, 10-12, and 13-14.
Immediately following awards, we will remember our babies in a special way with a Remembrance Celebration featuring a balloon release. 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.
L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge
777 L’Auberge Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70820, United States
Directions
-) 2021 race registration is open • Registration Information
2020 Results at: runsignup.com