Crimson River Run 10K
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About the race
The Crimson River Run 5K/10K is the sixth annual road race hosted by the Baton Rouge Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. It takes place on March 6, 2027, on the Southern University and A&M College campus in Baton Rouge, LA. The course is USATF certified.
Distances:
- 5k (3.1 miles)
- 10k (6.2 miles)
Registration is offered in early, regular, and late periods; participants who register before January 30 will receive a T-shirt and a finisher's medal, while T-shirts are not guaranteed for later registrants. The event includes a "Dear Dash," a short 20-yard walk reserved for participants aged 60 and older, whose winner serves as the official race starter.
Prizing includes Varsity Sports gift cards for overall winners: $125 for each overall adult male and female winner of the 5k and 10k, and $100 for each overall youth male and female 5k winner. Place awards and additional prizes are given to the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+.
Groups and teams may participate. Following the race, a Community Health and Economic Summit offers health screenings and local business vendors. Sponsors listed for the event include The Carpenter Health Network, Trader Joe's, Coke, Bally's, Varsity Sports, and Community Coffee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
