Ainsley's Angels of America

9th Annual St. Vincent dePaul Community Pharmacy: Poor Man's Run
2026-02-28 06:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 1800 Bienville Dr Monroe, LA US 71201, 1800 Bienville Dr, Monroe, LA, 71201
1800 Bienville Dr
Monroe, LA US 71201
Join the ULM College of Pharmacy for the Poor Man’s Run on Saturday, February 28th – a 5K and 1-Mile Fun-Run benefiting a local charity pharmacy. The St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy is a nonprofit pharmacy that provides patients with medications they could not otherwise afford. All funds raised at the St. Vincent de Paul – Poor Man’s Run go directly to the Monroe St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy!
Ouachita Valley Road Runners will be timing the race and refreshments will be provided throughout the course.
Runner packets can be picked up from ULM College of Pharmacy from 2-7pm on Friday, February 27th or between 7-8am the day of the race. The schedule of the event will proceed as follows:
• 8am – 1-Mile Fun-Run
• 8:30am – 5K
• 10:00am – Awards Ceremony

NELA Ainsleys Angels will be participating in the event if you would like to roll/run for us please contact us by the 21st of Feb. at nelouisiana@ainsleysangels.org

Run Cajun Run City Pork 5K
2026-02-28 10:00 - 11:00
The Run Cajun Run City Pork 5k will be taking place on February 28 in City Park.

Covington Celtic Club St. Patrick's Parade
2026-03-14 12:00 - 14:00

Hammond Rotary Shamrock Run
2026-03-21 08:30 - 11:00

Bunnypalooza Autism Expo
2026-03-22 13:00 - 17:00
Free autism expo at the River Mill Center in Coquille Park.

Phil Phest 5K
2026-03-28 18:00 - 22:00

Crescent City Classic Expo
2026-04-02 14:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-03 10:00 - 18:00

LV5k & 1mile Walk/run
2026-04-04 06:30 - 13:00 | alexandria senior high, 800 Ola St., Alexandria, Louisiana, 71303
Alexandria Senior High
800 Ola St.
Alexandria, LA US 71303
The Lauren Vaughn Memorial Foundation will host the LV5K walk/run on April 04, 2026, at the Alexandria Senior High School football field. This memorial walk/run is to remember and honor the life of Lauren Vaughn and others who lost their lives to impaired driving. The money raised will go towards the Lauren Vaughn Memorial Scholarship at NSU for the Accelerated BS to BSN Program, benefiting future nurses and raising awareness about drunk and impaired driving.
Multiple options to participate:
💜 Show up in person on race day for the 1-mile or 5K.
💜 Virtual for our out-of-town friends and family who love to walk or run and want to support.
💜 Sleep In option if you want to stay in bed but still support.
🗓️ Pickup Friday, April 03, 2026, from 10:00-5:00 at Little Cakes with Big Attitude (4120 Jackson St., Alexandria, LA 71303)
🚨 Race Day, April 04! Packets can be picked up on the race day before the races start. The 1-mile begins at 8:00, and the 5K starts at 8:30
🥇 Awards given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Overall Male and Female, and for Individual Age Groups in both the 5K and 1-mile in-person races.
We will give virtual shout-outs for bragging rights for the virtual race.
(5K Age Groups: 10 & under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & over).
(1 Mile Age Groups: 5 & under, 6-9, 10-13, 14-17, 18 & over).
Awards Ceremony – Immediately following the completion of the 5K.
We have a limited number of medals ordered. Order early to ensure you get one!
Registrations received on or before 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 15th, will receive a shirt at packet pickup. Late and Race Day registrants may receive a shirt if any extras are available.
The prices for the 1-mile and 5K will increase on March 23, 2026.

LV5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run
NELA Monroe Ainsley’s angels will be participating in the event. If you would like to roll/run please contact nelouisiana@ainsleysangels.org.

Crescent City Classic 10K
2026-04-04 08:00 - 13:00

Autism Acceptance Festival
2026-04-11 06:30 - 13:00 | kioli park, 820 kiroli rd, west monroe, louisiana, 71291
Place
820 Kiroli Road
West Monroe, LA US 71291

Description

This will be our 6th annual Autism Acceptance Festival and Fun Run on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Kiroli Park in West Monroe, Louisiana. This family-friendly event celebrates acceptance, inclusion, and community for individuals of all ages.

Fun Run Details
Distance: 1-mile Fun Run
Course: The course will be mapped only on the paved roads inside the park. No trails will be included.
Children Pricing: $15 (ages 4–12)
Water will be provided throughout the course. Snacks and additional water will be available at the finish line.

Registration and T-Shirts
Register by March 15, 2026, to receive a free event T-shirt.
Teams
Participants may create or join a team during registration.
If you have several people signing up together, one person can create a team name. Others can search for that team name during registration and join the team.

Awards and Timing
Timing will be available for participants who are interested.
Awards will be given to the top male and top female finishers in each age division for the 1-mile Fun Run.
Age Divisions
9 and under, 10–15, 16–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, & 60+

Event Schedule
7:30–8:15 AM: Packet Pickup
8:30 AM: Fun Run begins
Approximately 9:30 AM: Fun Run award

2026 Autism Acceptance Festival & Fun Run
NELA Monroe Ainsley’s Angels will be participating in the event. If you would like to roll/run with us please contact Nelouisiana@ainsleysangles.orgr

Breaking Dawn 5K
2026-04-12 08:30 - 10:30

Northshore Autism Acceptance Festival
2026-04-19 10:00 - 14:00

Miles for Missions 5k
2026-04-25 06:30 - 13:00 | 404 church st, 404 church st, columbia, louisiana, 71418
404 church st
Columbia, LA US 71418
Miles for Missions is an annual 1 Mile Fun Run and 5k with all proceeds going to support youth and their summer Mission Trip! We are moving back to town! With the growth of our run the last couple of years, parking has become more of an issue for our run. We are so thankful that we have been able to partner with Spartan Fitness for the start and finish of our race. This year we will move back to town to the church for the start and finish. It will be at First Baptist Church, 404 Church St. Columbia LA 71418. We are also going to have a family day following the race! We will have food and lots of fun for the entire family. This is an officially timed race. 1 Mile Fun Run will begin at 8:00 sharp. 5k will begin at 8:30 AM. We do print extra shirts and purchase extra medals for race day but sizes are not guaranteed. Everyone receives a finisher medal. There is an overall prize for 1st place in Men’s and Women’s. There is a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place medal for each age category, starting with 18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80 and older.
NELA Monroe Ainsley’s Angels will be participating in the event. If you would like to roll/run with us please contact Nelouisiana@ainsleysangles.org

Miracle League Northshore Spring Baseball
2026-04-25 09:00 - 12:00

Run for the Red, White,Blue 5k
2026-05-23 06:30 - 13:00 | Chennault Aviation & Military Museum, 701 Kansas Ln., Monroe, LA, 71203, United States
Place
701 Kansas Lane
Monroe, LA US 71203

Description

Celebrating the 14th Annual Run for the Red, White & Blue 5K/1K!en
The Run for the Red, White & Blue 5K/1K is held each Memorial Day weekend to support the Chennault Aviation & Military Museum. Sign up to honor our active service members and veterans, and to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

The course is flat, fast, and well surfaced. The race will begin and end at the Museum with participants passing thru the Flags of Freedom for the last quarter mile. Timing by McDuffie Timing of West Monroe.

All race proceeds benefit CAMM. Free tours of the Museum will take place during and after the 5K/1K events. You can also see the planes at the Museum’s new Aviation Park & Pavilion.

Finally, you can sponsor one of the Flags of Freedom during the last quarter mile of the course. Just click on the Flags of Freedom Sponsorship event.

Thank you for your support. This is an essential fundraiser for the Museum and the active service members/veterans it serves.

Run for the Red, White & Blue 5K/1K Run/Walk

NELA Monroe Ainsley’s Angels will be participating in the event. If you would like to roll/run for Ainsley’s please contact nelouisiana@ainsleysangels.org

Sunset 5k Race Series Lake Charles,LA
2026-07-11 18:00 - 22:00
This is always a wonderful experience and gathering of several of the Ainsley’s Angels ambassadorships.
Place
Lake Charles Event Center/Arcade Amphitheater
900 Lakeshore Drive
Lake Charles, LA US 70601
NELA Monroe will be participating in the Sunset 5k Ainsley’s Angels Race Series race in Lake Charles, LA
Ainsley’s Angels 13th Annual Sunset 5K And Finish Festival

Louisiana Watermelon Festival
2026-07-25 06:30 - 13:00 | watmelon festival, 403 N main st, Farmerville, louisiana, 71241
Place
403 N. Main St
Farmerville, LA US 71241

Description

The 2026 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k event offers a great challenge to local runners and walkers. This course is a fast first mile downhill followed by what we like to affectionately call Watermelon Mountain at mile 2.
This year, proceeds from the event will go to Willpower Foundation, Inc. This is a non-profit organization made up of volunteers in Northeast Louisiana that host events to race money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Learn more about the organization from their website linktr.ee/willpowerfoundation.
To top it all off, at the end of the race there will be slices of locally grown Louisiana Watermelon for all finishers to enjoy.
Your race entry will include this year’s race t-shirt guaranteed for online registration until July 14th, 2026!
Race day registration begins at 6:30 AM in parking lot in front of the Farmerville First Baptist Church, 403 N. Main St., Farmerville, LA 71241.
Race begins at 7:30 AM
Awards will be given for the following Age groups:
Male and Female
1st Overall
1st Overall Masters
1st, 2nd & 3rd Place
0-9 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 and over
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES: July 25th at 4p
RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE $40
Roller blades and skates are prohibited on the racecourse.er

2026 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k
NELA Monroe Ainsley’s Angels will be participating in the event. If you would like to run/roll with our Ainsley’s please contact Nelouisiana@ainsleysangels.org

Atomic Two Miler
2026-08-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Forsythe Boat Dock, Monroe, LA, 2300 Sycamore Street, Monroe, LA, 71203, United States
Place
Forsythe Park Boat Area
2201 Riverside Dr.
Monroe, LA US 71201

Description

Join us for the Annual Atomic Two Miler August 16, 2025. This is a night run that will take place behind the levee across from Forsythe Park. Sleep late Saturday morning, and then come out for a two mile PR that night!
Medals will be awarded to overall male and female, masters male and female as well as top three in ten year age groups.

The Atomic Two Miler
NELA Monroe Ainsley’s Angels will be participating in the event. If you would like to run/roll with our Ainsley’s please contact Nelouisiana@ainsleysangels.org

Mad Dash 5k
2026-09-26 06:30 - 13:00 | forsythe park, 2300 sycamore st, monroe, Louisiana, 71201
Place
2300 Sycamore Street
Monroe, LA US 71201

Description

Join us at Forsythe Park, 2300 Sycamore Street, Monroe, LA 71201 for the 2nd annual MAD Dash 5k & One-Mile Fun Run!
Online registration will close on September 20, 2026, at 11:59pm. In-person registration is available during packet pick up on Thursday, September 24th and Friday, September 25th. You can pick up your packets between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. (location to be determined).
Race day registration will be available on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the registration tent.

MAD Dash 5k
NELA Monroe Ainsley’s Angels will be participating in the event. If you would like to run/roll with our Ainsley’s please contact nelouisiana@ainsleysangels.org

Texas Twilight 5k race series
2026-10-03 15:30 - 22:00 | 20235 Cypress Rose Hill Rd, Tomball, TX 77377, 20235 Cypress Rose Hill Rd, Tomball, TX, 77377, United States
Description

Let’s show Houston, TX what inclusion is all about! Run/Roll in this virtual event with us!

Place
20235 Cypress Rosehill Rd
Tomball Event Center
Tomball, TX US 77377

NELA Monroe Ainsley’s Angels will be participating in the event along with many other Ainsley’s Angels Ambassadorships.

11th Annual ROTR 5k Ainsley's Angels Race Series
2026-11-07 15:30 - 20:30
NELA Monroe Ainsley’s Angels is excited to be hosting our 11th Annual Ainsley’s Angels Race Series race in West Monroe, LA at the Ike Hamilton. Several ambassadorships travel from several states to enjoy this evening race.
Place
501 Mane St
West Monroe, LA US 71291

Ainsley’s Angels 11th Annual Rollin On The River 5K
