MAD Dash 5K
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.
Pick your distance
Running
MAD Dash 5K
MAD Dash 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Cancer Survivor Breakfast, Recognition, & Optional 5k or 1Mile Run/Walk
Weather Overview
These values represent the 1-year monthly averages for September in Monroe.
About Monroe
MAD Dash 5K takes place in Monroe, Louisiana, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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