Run for the Red, White & Blue 5K/1K Run/Walk
Date
Sat, May 23, 2026, 8:00 AM CDTRace options
2 distancesTap any distance below for fee tiers and close dates.
Quick take
A Memorial Day weekend run supporting the Chennault Aviation & Military Museum, honoring service members on a flat, fast course with Flags of Freedom.
Best for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Race options
Distances & registration
2 optionsTap a distance to see fee tiers and close dates.
5K
closes May 22, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT
12d 12h 51m leftChennault Aviation & Military Museum Run for the Red, Wh…
Closes May 22, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT · From $27.50
1K
closes May 21, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT
11d 12h 51m leftChennault Aviation & Military Museum Run for the Red, Wh…
Closes May 21, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT · From $27.50
Race feel
- Competitive
- Festive
- For a Cause
Competitive
Festive
For a CauseGreat for
- Military & First Responders
Military & First RespondersJoin the 14th Annual Run for the Red, White & Blue 5K/1K this Memorial Day weekend in Monroe, LA. This event is a meaningful way to honor active service members and veterans, and to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. All race proceeds directly benefit the Chennault Aviation & Military Museum, an essential fundraiser for their mission. Runners can expect a flat, fast, and well-surfaced course that begins and ends at the Museum, featuring a poignant pass through the Flags of Freedom. Free museum tours are available for participants.
What to expect
- A flat, fast, and well-surfaced course.
- Run or walk to honor service members and support the Chennault Aviation & Military Museum.
- Enjoy free tours of the Museum and Aviation Park.
Standout details
- Supports Chennault Aviation & Military Museum
- Honors service members and veterans
- Flat, fast course for personal bests
- Free museum tours and Aviation Park access
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
Celebrating the 14th Annual Run for the Red, White & Blue 5K/1K! The Run for the Red, White & Blue 5K/1K is held each Memorial Day weekend to support the Chennault Aviation & Military Museum. Sign up to honor our active service members and veterans, and to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
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The course is flat, fast, and well surfaced. The race will begin and end at the Museum with participants passing thru the Flags of Freedom for the last quarter mile. Timing by McDuffie Timing of West Monroe. All race proceeds benefit CAMM. Free tours of the Museum will take place during and after the 5K/1K events. You can also see the planes at the Museum's new Aviation Park & Pavilion. Finally, you can sponsor one of the Flags of Freedom during the last quarter mile of the course. Just click on the Flags of Freedom Sponsorship event. Thank you for your support. This is an essential fundraiser for the Museum and the active service members/veterans it serves.