Online Registration Closed 3/24
Still want to join? Check out the packet pick-up section for in-person registration options!
Join us at Pennington Biomedical Center in Baton Rouge for the 2026 Get Your Rear in Gear - Baton Rouge colon cancer 5K run/walk on Saturday, March 28, 2026. This event raises funds for the Colon Cancer Coalition.
Registration Fees
Early Bird Fees: through March 13
Adult: $35
Youth (18 and under): $15
Kid’s Fun Run (10 and under): $15
Virtual Participant: $25
Regular Fees: March 14 – Race Day
Adult: $45
Youth (18 and under): $20
Kid’s Fun Run (10 and under): $20
Virtual Participant: $25
Online Registration Closes 11:00 PM EST on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Event Information + Schedule
Date: Saturday, March 28 , 2026
Address: Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Event Schedule:
7:30 AM – Registration & Day of Packet Pick-Up
8:30 AM – Opening Ceremony
8:40 AM – Kid’s Fun Run
9:00 AM – 5K Timed Run & Untimed Walk
10:15 AM – Closing Ceremony: Team, Individual + Runner Awards
Packet Pick-up
Friday March 27th
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Event Contacts
Lauren Lindsey
Event Manager
Colon Cancer Coalition / Get Your Rear in Gear Events
Lauren@coloncancercoalition.org
