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Build my planThe Great Pumpkin Run for Bennett 5k
Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 8am
Levy Park, 403 East 3rd Street,
Crowley, LA 70526
We will be hosting a 5k run to benefit Bennett James Guidry, son of David and Joelle Guidry, and the INADcure Foundation.
Bennett was diagnosed with Infantile Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (INAD) shortly after his 3rd birthday. A portion of funds raised will help his family purchase necessary medical equipment along with making home modifications to give Bennett the best home environment.
The INADCure Foundation is working diligently with scientists and researchers to develop gene therapy as a possible treatment for INAD (which currently has no treatment options). A large portion of funds raised will go directly to the INADCure Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit foundation, in support of their valiant efforts to cure this terrible, terminal disease. Please visit PumpkinsforBenny.org, for more information regarding INAD and ways to help.
Join us at Levy Park in Crowley from 8am - noon on Saturday, November 15th for a family fun morning. Aside from the 5k, we will have food, activities for the kids, a bake sale, auction/raffle items and music.
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Registration Fees:
Now till September 23rd - Youth ages 0-14 - $25 (includes race shirt)
Now till September 23rd - Adult ages 15 and up - $35 (includes race shirt)
September 24th till race day - Youth ages 0-14 - $30
September 24th till race day - Adult ages 15 and up - $40
Same day race registration will begin at 7:15 AM but t-shirt is not guaranteed.
Packet Pickup (Location, Date & Time):
Levy Park, morning of race beginning at 7:00 AM.
Age Groups:
(1-14,15-19,20-29,30- 39,etc. 70+)
Awards:
Top Overall Male & Female, & 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Male & Female in each age group
Registration opens
Jun 1, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Sep 24, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 22, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Oct 22, 2026
Race day
Oct 24, 2026
5K Run/Walk - Ages 15 & Older
Tier 2, until Oct 22, 2026
$40
5K Run/Walk - Youth Ages 0-14
Tier 2, until Oct 22, 2026
$30
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