The tee shirts are all gone, but there’s still plenty of space on the streets to run or walk at the second annual Phillip’s Cottage 5K Run and Fun Run coming up this weekend, April 25. The Fun Run begins at 8 a.m. with the 5K run starting at 8:15 a.m. It all starts at 217 West Union (behind Minden Medical Center).
Registration is $30, which should be paid between 7-8 a.m. at Phillip’s Cottage on race day.
“Phillip Carroll was a legendary force in northwest Louisiana, whose life impacted people all over the globe,” said a Greater Chamber news release. “On the morning of May 30, 2023, he was lacing up to head out on his daily three-mile run, and collapsed from a brain bleed, from which he never recovered.”
To honor his legacy and continue his life’s work of loving others “well and deep,” his daughter, Sara McDaniel, established Phillip’s Cottage, located at 217 West Union St. in Minden. The remodeled house now serves as a transitional home for women (with children) who graduate from the Louisiana Adult & Teen Challenge in Minden.
All proceeds from the 5K Run and Fun Run will go to Phillip’s Cottage. As with all athletic events, there are rules:
- Cash prizes will be given to the 1st place male and 1st place female overall in the 5K Run.
- First and second place 5K runners in each age group will receive a trophy.
- Strollers, wagons, baby joggers and any hand-pushed or pulled vehicle will be allowed on the course, but at a WALK capacity only.
- Absolutely NO in-line skates, roller skates or runners with baby strollers will be allowed on the course. This is an RRCA regulation.
- Find information on making a donation to Phillip’s Cottage at simplysoutherncottage.com; or phillipscottage.org.