MAD Dash 5K
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MAD Dash 5K

Monroe, Louisiana, United States
Sep 26, 2026
Running

About this race

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 raised will 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

30-34

35-39

40-45

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

64-69

70+

Join fellow runners on September 26, 2026 for the MAD Dash 5K. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Monroe.

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Running

MAD Dash 5K

Sep 26, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$35.00
Open

MAD Dash 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sep 26, 2026 1.6K 8:00 AM
$30.00
Open

Cancer Survivor Breakfast, Recognition, & Optional 5k or 1Mile Run/Walk

Sep 26, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
Free
Open

Weather Overview

These values represent the 1-year monthly averages for September in Monroe.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 14.0° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 25.5°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 14.0° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 25.5°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
26.8
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
29.4mm

About Monroe

MAD Dash 5K takes place in Monroe, Louisiana, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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