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The Melissa Doise Hope for the Miracle
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The Melissa Doise Hope for the Miracle

Jennings, Louisiana, United States View on map
Oct 03, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

 The Melissa Doise 17th Annual Hope for the Miracle  5K Breast Cancer Race/Walk  Saturday, October 3, 2026   Where:     321 E. Plaquemine                  Jennings, LA                  JD Courthouse Parking Lot, Downtown Jennings, LA   Time:       7:30 a.m. Registration Opens                  8:00 a.m.  5K Run/Walk              Show your support – wear your pink and costumes are encouraged      Closing Ceremony for all breast cancer survivors Our Mission is to assist those that are diagnosed with and are battling breast cancer in Jeff Davis Parish   Registration Fees Early Registration:  till October 25th  -   $30.00 Late Registration:   Race Day  -  $35.00   Categories 5K Runners are timed:  Awards will be 1st and 2nd  Male & Female in each Age Group Age Groups are 10 & Under, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61 & Over 5K Walkers:  Will not be timed.   There will be no refunds if event is cancelled due to inclement weather.    If you do not make it the day of the race, it is your responsibility to contact us to receive your shirt.    Please feel free to call us at (337) 824-5708 with any questions!   

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Running

5K Runner - Timed

Only 5k Runners will be timed.

Oct 03, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$30.00
Open

5K Walkers - Not Timed

5K Walkers will not be timed.

Oct 03, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$30.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 7 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Jennings.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 13.0° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 23.4°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 13.0° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 23.4°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
16.6
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
7.1mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
70.3%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

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Results — The Melissa Doise Hope for the Miracle

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • 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, 2 Jennings events

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