Nela Bar Foundation - Race Judicata
About this race
Join us at Race Judicata 2026 – Halloween, October 31st
Forsythe Park, 2300 Sycamore Street, Monroe, Louisiana
Race Judicata returns on Saturday, October 31st, 2026 at 8:00 AM, and you're invited to lace up for justice! This annual 5K at Forsythe Park is more than a run — it's a united stride toward community growth and access to justice, with all proceeds benefiting the Northeast Louisiana Bar Foundation's pro bono projects.
This year's race closes out National Pro Bono Week (October 25–31), a fitting finish to the week that honors the attorneys and volunteers who give their time to help others. And since race day is Halloween, come in costume — we'll be handing out awards for the best ones!
Whether you're a dedicated runner or simply wish to show your support, your participation directly strengthens legal and outreach efforts in our region. Enjoy the scenic course weaving through Monroe's north side, and experience the warm spirit of civic engagement.
Refreshments & Local Flavor
Snacks will be provided before and after the race. Along the route, water will be provided to all participants.
Awards – Celebrate Your Sprint
Medals will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each age group:
- 19 & under
- 20–29
- 30–39
- 40–49
- 50–59
- 60–69
- 70 & over
Every finisher also receives a participation medal.
Costume Awards
It's Halloween — come dressed to run! Medals will be awarded for Best Overall, Funniest, and Best Group/Family costume.
Race Shirts
A race t-shirt is included when you register and choose your size by October 10th. After that, shirts may be available as a paid add-on at cost, delivered after race day (TBD). Make sure and give them a look, they're fun!
Good to Know
- Packet pickup: Friday, October 30th at Fleet Feet Monroe (Forsythe Ave), or race morning.
- Law student rate: $20.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Support this impactful cause and gain visibility within the community! Sponsorship levels include:
Master Sponsor – $500
- Featured prominently on official event T-shirts
- High visibility in all event-related social media
- Recognized as a supporter of National Pro Bono Week
Barrister Sponsor – $300
- Company name on official event T-shirts
- Recognition on social media posts
Associate Sponsor – $150
- Company name listed on event T-shirts
- Mention in select social media content
Additional shirts may be purchased by sponsors at cost.
To Sponsor Digitally:
Make your payment via PayPal.
Email your PayPal confirmation number, the email used for the transaction, and the organization name to credit to: nelabar@nelabarfoundation.org.
Note: We cannot assign credit to your organization without this email.
Sponsorship Deadline: October 10th, 2026
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Running
NELA Bar Foundation Race Judicata 5k - 2026
Be sure to visit Fleet Feet, located at 1866 Forsythe Ave, Monroe, LA 71201, the day before the race (October 30th) to collect your bib and T-shirt. Pickup is from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. On race morning, check-in and day-of registration open at 7:30 AM. The race starts at 8:00 AM. Register by October 10 to lock in the lower rate and a guaranteed T-shirt. After October 10, registration is $50 and a shirt may not be available.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Monroe, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:25 AM and sets at 6:18 PM local time (CDT) in Monroe on October 31, 2026 — 10h 53m of daylight.
Course
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- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 22 Monroe events
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