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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
Oct 03, 2026
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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!   

Join fellow runners on October 3, 2026 for the The Melissa Doise Hope for the Miracle. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Jennings.

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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

Weather Overview

These values represent the 7-year monthly averages for October in Jennings.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 13.0° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 23.4°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 13.0° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 23.4°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
16.6
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
7.1mm

About Jennings

The Melissa Doise Hope for the Miracle takes place in Jennings, Louisiana, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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