Footprints Forever 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk – Maddie’s Footprints Acadiana

17th Footprints Forever RaceWelcome 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 FootprintsFounded 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 DetailsDate: October 3, 2026Time: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AMLocation: River Ranch Square / Camillia
Race InfoTiming Company: FreshJunkieVirtual 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 TeamMost Participants on a Running Best Costumed Team
How to Create a Running Team1. Register for the race2. Select “Create a New Team” during registration3. Name your team4. Share your link and invite others to join
How to Turn Your Running Team into a Fundraising Team1.Go to the race page2.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 team6. 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-ShirtsRegister 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 RacesDeadline: September 22, 2026To Switch Your Race: Use your confirmation email → “Manage Registration” → “Transfer Event” Packet PickupEarly Pickup (highly recommended and encouraged)October 2, 2026City Club River Ranch
Race Day Pickup:Begins at 6:30 AM (be prepared for a line if you pick up at this time)
Special MomentsTribute Signs Deadline: September 14, 2026 (you can find this in the "store" on the home page)Remembrance Celebration: ~10:00 AMJoin us as we honor the babies we hold in our hearts 💛
 Pricing ReminderRace 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