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Phillip's Cottage 5k

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 8:15 AM CDT

Location
Minden, LA
Phillip's Cottage, 217 W. Union Street, 71055
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Run for a purpose at the Phillip's Cottage 5k, supporting transitional housing for women and children in Minden, LA.

  • Competitive
  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the Phillip's Cottage 5k in Minden, LA, a meaningful event supporting a vital cause. All proceeds directly benefit Phillip's Cottage, a nonprofit offering transitional housing to women with children who have completed the Louisiana Adult & Teen Challenge program. Your participation helps provide essential funding for mothers and children, house maintenance, and operational expenses. Runners can compete for cash prizes and trophies, while those who prefer to support from afar can register as a 'sleep-in supporter' and receive a t-shirt.

What to expect

Run the 5k or join a shorter fun run, both beginning and ending at Phillip's Cottage. Compete for cash prizes and trophies awarded to top finishers and age group winners. Receive a commemorative t-shirt with your registration, or as a 'sleep-in supporter'.

Standout details

  • Supports transitional housing for women & children
  • Cash prizes & trophies for top runners
  • Option to support as a 'sleep-in' participant
  • Strollers welcome at a walking pace

Perks & features

  • Awards
  • Shirt

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Distances & registration

3 options

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

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 25, 8:15 AM CDT · From $27.50

    Opens Jan 8, 2026, 3:52 AM CST · Closes Apr 7, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

  • Fun Run

    Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM CDT · From $16.90

    Opens Jan 8, 2026, 3:52 AM CST · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT

  • Sleep In Supporter

    Sat, Apr 25, 8:15 AM CDT · From $32.80

    Opens Jan 8, 2026, 3:52 AM CST · Closes Apr 7, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

  • Rolling area

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

"All proceeds to benefit Phillip's Cottage, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides transitional housing to women with children who have graduated from Louisiana Adult & Teen Challenge. Funding is used to support the mothers and children who call Phillip's Cottage home, to maintain the house and property,  and to cover operational expenses throughout the year."

Date & Time:   Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Race will begin and end at Phillip’s Cottage located at 217 W. Union St. Minden, LA.

5k will start at 8:15 am.

Fun Run will start at 8:00 am.

Registration:  $25 registration fee (t-shirt included) until April 7, 2026. No shirt can be guaranteed if registering later than April 7.

$30 registration fee April 8 through race day.

Sleep-in Supporters: If you’d like to support this cause and receive a t-shirt without having to break a sweat, you can register as a sleep-in supporter for $30 by April 7, 2026. Your t-shirt will be shipped to the address provided on this form.

Packet & T-shirt Pick-up: You may pick up your racing packet and/or t-shirt at Phillip’s Cottage on Thursday, April 23 from 10-1 pm and Friday, April 24 from 4-6 pm or race day starting at 7:00 am.

Awards: A cash prize will be given to 1st place overall male & female runners in the 5k. 1st & 2nd place 5k runners in each age group will receive a trophy.

Age Groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Special Note: Strollers, wagons, baby joggers, and any hand pushed or pulled vehicle will be allowed on the course, but at a walk pace capacity only. Absolutely NO in-line skates, roller skates or runners with baby strollers will be allowed on the run course. This rule is an RRCA regulation!

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