Bayou Side Run

Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location: 128 W. Main St, Bouligny Plaza, New Iberia, LA 70560
Type: Run

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Run or walk along the bayou in New Iberia to raise mental health awareness and support the Iberia Mental Health Initiative.

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Join the annual Bayou Side Run in New Iberia, LA, to support the Iberia Mental Health Initiative. This event celebrates National Mental Health Awareness Month by raising vital funds and awareness for mental health in our community. Choose between a 5K or a 1-mile run/walk through the streets of New Iberia, enjoying a supportive atmosphere. Your participation directly contributes to programs and events that address local mental health needs.

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Bayou Side Run

May 2, 2026 from 8:00am - 11:00 am

128 W. Main St, New Iberia, LA 70560

( Bouligny Plaza)

Celebrate National Mental Health Awareness Month by joining Iberia Mental Health Initiative for their annual Bayou Side Run. On Saturday, May 2, 2026, grab your person or persons to be “bayou” side as we race the streets of New Iberia raising mental health awareness and funds for Iberia Mental Health Initiative. Registration will include entry into the 5k or 1-mile run/walk, t-shirt, finisher medal and an experience of a lifetime. Chip timing will be used for the race.

Thank you for choosing to partner with Iberia Mental Health Initiative as we seek to raise mental health awareness in our community.

Registration Fees (Early & Late Fees & dates):

Early Registration 5k: $30.00 Early Registration 1 Mile Fun Run: $30.00 Late Registration is April 12th - April 29th: $35.00 Race day registration: 6:30am - 7:30am Onsite Cash Only - $35.00

Team Discount Registration for 10 or More Members

Now till April 11th : $20.00 per individual for Early Registration Once 10 have registered (See Below) From April 12th - May 1st : $25.00 per individual for Late Registration Once 10 have registered (See Below) Create a Run/Walk Team and invite your family and friends to join your team. Once the 10th member registers, the first 9 members will receive a $10 refund on their registration. Then everyone after that will only pay $20 for their registration before April 12th. April 12th - May 1st they will pay $25 for their registration. The team with the largest number of members will win a prize.

Must be Registered by April 10th to be guaranteed a shirt.

Packet Pickup (Location, Date & Time):

Pelicans on the Bayou, 5 Jefferson Street, New Iberia, April 30th, 4:30-5:30 On Site Day of Race, May 2nd, 6:30 am - 7:30 am

Age Groups for 5K Only:

1-14,15-19,20-29,30-39,etc. 70+

Awards for 5K Only:

Top Overall Male & Female, & 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Male & Female each age group for the 5K Bayou Side Team Award: Largest Group