1 Million Steps 2 Safety 5K Run/Walk
About this race
The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission is hosting 1 Million Steps to Safety, a 5K run/walk event held in person. This event aims to bring all road users together to celebrate Pedestrian Safety Month. People from across Louisiana are welcome to participate in the run or walk.
Mission:
Our mission is to promote and improve highway safety in Louisiana through education, awareness, and community engagement.
Vision:
Our vision is to create a safer road environment for all users, reducing serious injuries and fatalities through proactive safety initiatives.
Core Values:
• Safety: We prioritize the safety of all road users in everything we do.
• Collaboration: We believe in working together with communities, organizations, and individuals to achieve our goals.
• Education: We are committed to providing educational resources and programs to promote safe driving habits.
• Innovation: We strive to stay ahead of the curve by implementing new technologies and strategies to improve highway safety.
Team:
Our team is made up of dedicated professionals, safety partners, community members, and area leaders who are passionate about promoting highway safety and making a positive impact in our communities. We work together to create and implement effective safety initiatives and programs.
Cost: $25.00
T-shirt: Participants get a free adult size t-shirt. Sizes small – 3XL
Date: October 10, 2026
Location: Louisiana State Police Headquarters 7919 Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Registration details: now – October 10th
Time: 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Raceday Packet Pick Up: 7:00 a.m
5K begins: 8:00 a.m.
Post Race activities: 8:30 a.m.
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1 Million Steps 2 Safety 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Baton Rouge, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:03 AM and sets at 6:39 PM local time (CDT) in Baton Rouge on October 10, 2026 — 11h 35m of daylight.
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