MAD Dash 5K

Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location: Monroe, LA; 2300 Sycamore Street, 71201
Type: RUN

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Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, Sep 26, 8:00 AM CDT · From $32.80
Opens Feb 17, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Sep 20, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
3.1 Miles
Sat, Sep 26, 8:00 AM CDT · From $38.10
Opens Feb 18, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Sep 20, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Remote Runner-Not Here, But Still M.A.D!
Sat, Sep 26, 8:00 AM CDT · From $32.80
Opens Feb 24, 2026, 4:36 AM CST · Closes Sep 19, 2026, 8:01 PM CDT

+ 1 more option

Cancer Survivor Breakfast, Recognition, & Optional…
Sat, Sep 26, 8:00 AM CDT · From $0.00
Opens Apr 7, 2026, 12:46 PM CDT · Closes Sep 15, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

The course

From the 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 raced to to 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

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55-59

60-64

64-69

70+