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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Adults - 13 & over | 1 Mile | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $40 | – |
| 1 Mile Children 12 & under | Kids | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $35 | – |
| 5K Adults - 13 & over | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:45 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K Children - 12 & under | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:45 AM | $40 | – |
| Virtual RunnerVirtual | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $45, entry is about 50 percent above a typical 5K in Louisiana, which costs $30 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Lafayette runs 36:00, about 11:35 a mile, based on 8 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:16 and men in 30:53.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:01 AM, and the 1 Mile Adults - 13 & over starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 30 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
River Ranch Town Square, Lafayette, LA 70508
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (FRESHJUNKIE Racing) for Footprints Forever 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - Maddie's Footprints Acadiana. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 5K Adults - 13 & over, the fastest tenth finished in 28:00 or better, the top quarter in 35:21, and half the field in 49:20; the last tenth came in after 1:05:28.
At the 2025 1 Mile Adults - 13 & over, the fastest tenth finished in 13:48 or better, the top quarter in 19:30, and half the field in 23:21; the last tenth came in after 29:04.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:12 | 22:39 |
| 20-29 | 26:51 | 18:43 |
| 30-39 | 27:26 | 23:15 |
| 40-49 | 29:42 | 24:17 |
| 50-59 | 30:47 | 25:08 |
| 60-69 | 42:02 | 30:01 |
| 70+ | 52:44 | 39:40 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 137 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 582 to 840 finishers, and the median time dropped from 52:56 to 49:20.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 840 (+76%) | 49:20 | under 28:00 | 16:46 |
| 2024 | 477 (-27%) | 43:00 | under 25:19 | 18:38 |
| 2023 | 651 (-9%) | 48:58 | under 26:46 | 16:24 |
| 2022 | 716 (+23%) | 50:01 | under 28:04 | 18:36 |
| 2021 | 582 | 52:56 | under 28:00 | 18:44 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most Louisiana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 35:21, against 28:43 in a typical Louisiana 5K, so times here run 23 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 68°F at dawn to 85°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 60°F and hot years reach 91°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Footprints Forever 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - Maddie's Footprints Acadiana cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP. City Club at River Ranch. Friday, October 3, 2025 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. RACE DAY. River Ranch Town Square. Saturday, October 4, 2025. 6:30 am - Last Minute Registration / Packet Pickup begins. 8:00 am - 1 mile begins…
Course
Runners, walkers, and strollers are all welcome!
The cause
First you must register yourself as a participant to create your Run/Walk Team by selecting the Run/Walk Team tab on the left of this page. Click on Register & Create Team button. During your registration you will be directed to a page…
The cause
Team Awards. Highest fundraising dollars for Fundraising Teams - WIN A TABLE FOR 8 TO OUR 2026 GALA! VALUED AT $2,000. Top three family teams with the most participants registered for a Run/Walk Team. Top three corporate teams with the…
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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
4,500+ 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