Rapides Junior Runners Fall Series

Rapides Junior Runners Fall Series provides 4 races in late August thru October for kids aged 3 to Junior High.  Various distances are run, depending on the child's age:  3-5 runs a short distance for a Fun Run; 6-11 runs 1 mile; 12-14 will run 2 miles. 

One -mile participants may register via runsignup.com, OR at Run Wild in Alexandria OR at the scheduled in-person registration day listed on the race schedule. No race day registration will be available.  

Two-mile participants can either register as an individual participant via runsignup.com, in-person registration on scheduled day listed below or at Run Wild in Alexandria.  If you are participating on a Junior High team, you will register with your Junior High School coach. 

The course is a true cross-country course, closed to traffic and utilizes the grounds of Ward 9 Sports Complex, 3311 Donahue Ferry Road, Pineville.  

Upon individual registration, each participant will receive a chipped bib to be kept and re-used at each race.  If a runner happens to misplace or forget the bib number on race morning, replacement bib numbers will be available for purchase at the race venue for a cost of $10.                     

Every one mile and Fun Run finisher will receive a medal at the finish line each race. 

Awards will be presented following the conclusion of the 1 mile race and will include male and female top three for each age category:

          male and female - 6 years          male and female - 7 years          male and female - 8 years          male and female - 9 years

          male and female - 10 years        male and female - 11 years        Two mile team competitors will receive team awards.  

Please follow Rapides Junior Runners on Facebook in order to receive updates on races.  

Email rapidesjuniorrunners@yahoo.com for more information. 

2026 Fall Series Schedule:  

For all scheduled races  -   2 Mile runs first at 7:45 am     

                                                5 and under Fun Run at approximately 8:15   

                                                1 Mile Run at approximately 8:30 with 1 Mile Awards following the conclusion of the 1 Mile race

                                                *Please be at race site at least 15 minutes prior to above listed race time.  

August 26, 2026 - 4:00-6:00 pm at Ward 9 Sportsplex, Pineville, LA - course survey, in-person registration and packet pick-up 

August 29          Race 1 

Sept     12          Race 2 

October 17        Race 3 

October 31        Race 4 

November 7 - Rainout Date if needed

November 14 is the Louisiana State Championship race for 1 and 2 milers.  This race will require an additional $15 registration - optional.