Saturday, September 19, 2026 Kids 1 mile Run @ 8:00 a.m. 5k @ 8:30 Race Description: The Kids 1 mile Run and 5k run will start at the corner of South Monroe Street and West Georgia Avenue. It will be out and back route down South Monroe Street through the Greenway Trail and back. Entry Fee: 5k Registration - $30 through Thursday, August 20th (includes T-shirt) 5k Late Registration -$35 (with no T-shirt) August 21st – Race Day. Sleep in Supporter – If you cannot be there, but would like to show support, pricing is the same as 5k registration. (with no t-shirt or medal) 1 Mile Kids Fun Run: $15 registration until race day. All kids that participate in the fun run will receive a medal, but no T-shirt. Race day registration starts at 7:00 a.m. at 395 North Monroe Street Race Packet Pick-up: · Thursday, September 17th, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Ruston Police Department (501 N Trenton Street) · Friday, September 18th, 12 p.m. -6 p.m. at Ruston Police Department · Race Day starts at 6:30 a.m. at th
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 19.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Ruston, LA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
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and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
