The Melissa Doise Hope for the Miracle 2026

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start time: 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Jennings, Louisiana
Entry fee: From $30
Included with entry: Includes a shirt
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
5K Runner - Timed	5K	Oct 3, 20268:00 AM	$30	–
5K Walkers - Not Timed	5K	Oct 3, 20268:00 AM	$30	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

$30 until Oct 2.

Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Louisiana ($30).

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Louisiana runs 36:12, about 11:39 a mile, based on 261 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:59 and men in 31:08.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:04 AM, and the 5K Runner - Timed starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 20 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

300 State St., Jennings, LA 70546

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 3 the day usually runs from 68°F at dawn to 86°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 61°F and hot years reach 90°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.

Race details

Where: 300 State St., Jennings, LA 70546Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 20 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2019 (Oct 26, 2019), 2018 (Oct 27, 2018), 2017 (Oct 28, 2017), 2016 (Oct 29, 2016), 2015 (Oct 31, 2015)

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Quick answers

When is The Melissa Doise Hope for the Miracle?: Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Louisiana?: At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Louisiana ($30).
Do runners get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?: Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?: 5K.
Where does it start?: 300 State St., Jennings, LA 70546.