By Marilyn Miller
The countdown to race day is on! The Phillip’s 5K 2025 will start with a pounding of the tennis shoes at 217 W. Union Street in Minden, on Saturday, April 12 at 8:15 a.m. A Fun Run will begin at 8 a.m.
All proceeds from the run will benefit Phillip’s Cottage, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit which will provide transitional housing to women and their children who are graduating from the Louisiana Adult & Teen Challenge program.
“Funds will be used to renovate a 3,000-sq-ft house that will become a safe haven for these women who have worked hard to reclaim their lives, and to become the best Mothers they can be for their children,” said Race hostess Sara McDaniel.
Registration fees are $30 through Friday, April 11 for the 5K and $15 for the Fun Run. Registration includes a t-shirt; however, no shirt can be guaranteed after April 1.
“If you’d like to support this cause and receive a t-shirt without having to break a sweat, you can register as a ‘Sleep-In Supporter’ for $30 by April 1. Your t-shirt will be shipped to the address provided,” Sara said.
Racing packets and/or t-shirts may be picked up at Phillip’s Cottage, 217 W. Union Street, Thursday, April 10 from 10-1; Friday, April 11 from 4-6; or race day starting at 7 a.m.
Cash awards will be given to 1st Place Overall male and female runners in the 5K. First and second place 5K runners in each age group will receive a trophy.
Age groups are 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70-plus.
Runners can sign up on the Phillip’s Cottage Facebook page, where a Course Map is available.
Special note: Strollers, wagons, baby joggers, and any hand-pushed or pulled vehicle will be allowed on the course, but at a walking pace only. Absolutely NO in-line skates, roller blades or runners with baby strollers will be allowed on the run course. This rule is a Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) regulation.