National Community Health Initiative (NCHI) 5K Run/Walk and Health Fair

You can help Ghadur Court # 129 Auxiliary of A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Inc. and the City of New Iberia with this great National Community Health Initiative (NCHI). This initiative will continue to reduce the burden of diabetes; diversify efforts and resources to address other health concerns; reduce key health disparities; and improve lives through health promotion, outreach and advocacy. Areas of concern include Cancer, Alzheimers, HIV/AIDS, and of course Diabetes. Proceeds will benefit this cause, so please join us at the Run/Walk and Health Fair or make a donation. Thanks in advance for your participation.

Medals will be given for these age groups: Group 1 - 18 and under, Group 2 - 19-35, Group 3 - 36-50, Group 4 - 51-65, and Group 5 - 66 and older, males and females, first, second and third place finishers. 

The race will begin at Bank Avenue Park at the corner of Bank Avenue and Caudron Street at 8:00 a.m., and end in the park on Caudron Street. The route will be as follows: Bank Avenue, right on Robert S., left on Sydney, right on Dale, left on Ann, left on Lafayette, left on Bank, right on Versailles Crecent, to Caudron into the park. 

The Health Fair will begin at 9:00 a.m. under the pavilion at Bank Avenue Park and end at 11:00 a.m. 

Join fellow runners on May 9, 2026 for the National Community Health Initiative (NCHI) 5K Run/Walk and Health Fair. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in New Iberia.