Journey Church Geaux for Gold 5K
About the race
Join Journey Church on Saturday, November 21st for a fun-filled 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run to raise awareness, honor those affected by cancer, and support the fight against childhood cancer through St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Whether you're a runner, walker, or just looking for a fun event for the whole family, you are welcome to take part in the Geaux for the Gold 5K. Come run in honor of someone you love, in memory of someone we've lost, or simply to help raise awareness and bring hope to those affected by cancer.
Packet pickup
Friday only
Run Wild, 2006 MacArthur Dr. Suite E, Alexandria, La. 71301
November 20th (Friday), 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Race day, at race site
Same-day registration and packet pickup open at 6:30 AM and close at 8:10 AM for the 5K and 7:30 AM for the 1-Mile Fun Run.
Race day schedule
Setup and registration
- 6:00 AM: Community vendor and business setup. Participating vendors, community organizations, and local businesses may begin setting up their booths and displays.
- 6:30 AM: Same-day registration and packet pickup open. Participants can register for either race, pick up race bibs and shirts, and get ready for the morning's activities. Kid's jumpers open.
1-Mile Fun Run
- 7:30 AM: 1-Mile registration closes
- 7:35 AM: 1-Mile group warm-up and stretching
- 8:00 AM: 1-Mile Fun Run starts
5K
- 8:10 AM: 5K registration and packet pickup close
- 8:15 AM: 5K group warm-up and stretching
- 8:25 AM: 5K lineup and final instructions
- 8:30 AM: Geaux for the Gold 5K starts. The official 5K begins! Run or walk as we come together to support families affected by cancer.
Awards and wrap-up
- 7:45 AM: Opening ceremony and prayer
- 9:30 AM: Awards and celebration. Celebrate our participants, recognize race winners, and honor the individuals and families who inspire this event. Awards will begin once official results are available.
- 10:00 AM: Event wrap-up
Awards
Overall male and overall female, then age group winners.
1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each age group: 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Cancellation policy
Athletes can cancel their registration, but no refund is given.
Refunds are not allowed for this race.
The course
Location
City insight: Pineville
Pineville is a city in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA, located across the Red River from Alexandria. It is part of the Alexandria metropolitan area and had 14,384 residents at the 2020 census. The climate is humid subtropical, with long, hot summers and mild winters, so spring and autumn are the best seasons to race.