MAD Dash 5K 2026 — Monroe, LA

Date
September 26, 2026
Location
Monroe, LA
Venue
2300 Sycamore Street
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00 – $35.00
Events
MAD Dash 5K, MAD Dash 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, Cancer Survivor Breakfast, Recognition, & Optional 5k or 1Mile Run/Walk (Courtesy of NELA Cancer Institute & St. Francis Medical Center)
Includes
T-Shirt
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The MAD Dash 5K takes place at 2300 Sycamore Street in Monroe, Louisiana on September 26, 2026, with a 1-mile run distance. The race starts at 8:00 AM, and entry fees range from free to $35. If you can't make it in person, a virtual participation option is available, allowing you to complete the distance on your own schedule and location. This straightforward event works well for runners building base fitness or looking for a quick local race before traveling to a larger endurance event.

From the Race Organizer
Presented by McDonald's & Gilley Enterprises, MAD Dash 5K is an exciting new race in Monroe, Louisiana that benefits the Louisiana Cancer Foundation. MAD stands for "Making a Difference" and funds raised will support cancer patients and cancer survivors in northeast Louisiana. Join us at Forsythe Park, 2300 Sycamore Street, Monroe, LA 71201 for the 2nd annual MAD Dash 5k & One-Mile Fun Run! Online registration will close on September 20, 2026, at 11:59pm. In-person registration is available during packet pick up on Thursday, September 24th and Friday, September 25th. You can pick up your packets between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. (location to be determined). Race day registration will be available on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the registration tent. Awards All groups will have a 1st, 2nd, 3rd winner, with both a Male and Female category. Overall-1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall Survivor-1st, 2nd, 3rd 14 and under 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-45 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 64-69 70+

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is MAD Dash 5K 2026 — Monroe, LA?

MAD Dash 5K 2026 — Monroe, LA takes place on September 26, 2026. The race is held in Monroe, Louisiana.

Where is MAD Dash 5K 2026 — Monroe, LA held?

MAD Dash 5K 2026 — Monroe, LA is held at 2300 Sycamore Street in Monroe, Louisiana.

Where can I find hotels near MAD Dash 5K 2026 — Monroe, LA?

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