TCC Wave Makers 5K

OCT

18

2026

Tulane Cancer Center’s second annual Wave Makers on October 18, 2026 in Metairie, LA features a 5K, a family 5K category, a racewalking 5K, and a kids half mile, with proceeds supporting cancer research and patient programs.

Sun 18 Oct 2026

Jefferson, Louisiana

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5 kilometers

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TCC Wave Makers 5K

Organized by the Tulane Cancer Center, the second annual Wave Makers event takes place on October 18, 2026, at 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie, LA 70003. The program includes a 5K race, a family 5K category, a racewalking 5K, and a kids 0.5 mile run. Registration opens on May 28, 2026 and closes on August 1, 2026 for the main events; racewalker registration remains open until October 18, 2026.

Entry fees are listed as follows: $30 for the standard 5K, $55 for the family 5K category, $15 for the kids 0.5 mile, and no fee for racewalkers. The course is described as flat and winding through Audubon Park. Packet pickup is scheduled on race day. The event includes a post-race celebration with food and beverages and an award ceremony after the races.

Proceeds support research, patient support, and community outreach programs at the Tulane Cancer Center.

Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.