1 Million Steps 2 Safety 5K Run/Walk

About the Event

The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission is hosting 1 Million Steps to Safety, a 5K run/walk event held in person. This event aims to bring all road users together to celebrate Pedestrian Safety Month. People from across Louisiana are welcome to participate in the run or walk.

Mission:

Our mission is to promote and improve highway safety in Louisiana through education, awareness, and community engagement.

Vision:

Our vision is to create a safer road environment for all users, reducing serious injuries and fatalities through proactive safety initiatives.

Core Values:

• Safety: We prioritize the safety of all road users in everything we do.

• Collaboration: We believe in working together with communities, organizations, and individuals to achieve our goals.

• Education: We are committed to providing educational resources and programs to promote safe driving habits.

• Innovation: We strive to stay ahead of the curve by implementing new technologies and strategies to improve highway safety.

Team:

Our team is made up of dedicated professionals, safety partners, community members, and area leaders who are passionate about promoting highway safety and making a positive impact in our communities. We work together to create and implement effective safety initiatives and programs.

Cost: $25.00

T-shirt: Participants get a free adult size t-shirt. Sizes small – 3XL

Date: October 10, 2026

Location: Louisiana State Police Headquarters 7919 Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Registration details: now – October 10th

Time: 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Raceday Packet Pick Up: 7:00 a.m

5K begins: 8:00 a.m.

Post Race activities: 8:30 a.m.

Races Offered

1 Million Steps 2 Safety 5K

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

timer

08:00

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Baton Rouge.

thermostat Temperature

17.2° / 28.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

16.9° / 27.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 5m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

67.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:07

nightlight Sunset

18:32

About Baton Rouge

Learn more about the host city, Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana, USA. Located on the east bank of the mighty Mississippi River, Baton Rouge is Louisiana's second largest city, home of Louisiana State University, major port facilities, and a variety of attractions.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of 1 Million Steps 2 Safety 5K Run/Walk.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	COOPER ALBRIGHT	M	14	BATON ROUGE, LA	18:20.47
🥈	Josh Duplessis	M	16	Baton Rouge, LA	18:21.92
🥉	Matthew Mayeux	M	42	Baton Rouge, LA	18:29.81
4	Sam Haskin	M	13	Baton Rouge, LA	19:33.94
5	Damon Scott	M	16	Baton Rouge, LA	20:22.45
6	Oliver Doyle	M	14	Baton Rouge, LA	20:26.77
7	Jamaican Savoy	M	27	Opelousas, LA	20:31.48
8	Logan OQuinn	M	20	Mandeville, LA	21:16.39
9	NATHANAEL ROSSMAN	M	50	BATON ROUGE, LA	22:11.33
10	Parker Prettelt	M	15	Baton Rouge, LA	22:23.37
11	Jackson Manale	M	14	Baton Rouge, LA	22:32.13
12	J. Schmit	M	10	Baton Rouge, LA	22:33.38
13	Michael Martinez	M	36	Benton, LA	22:35.24
14	Ryan White	M	29	Gonzales, LA	22:35.49
15	Joshua Hill	M	40	Livingston, LA	22:44.1
16	Rawn Davis	M	41	Baton Rouge, LA	23:41.48
17	Dave Haskin	M	46	Baton Rouge, LA	23:44.01
18	Jeffrey Swearingen	M	20	Denham Springs, LA	24:19.57
19	DEJUAN JOSEPH	M	55	BATON ROUGE, LA	24:14.22
20	Gavin Richard	M	17	Baton Rouge, LA	26:04.92
21	Stephen Faulk	M	22	Baton Rouge, LA	26:10.54
22	WILLIAM ROSSMAN	M	34	LIVINGSTON, LA	26:34.55
23	Adonijah Ruffin	M	26	Baton Rouge, LA	26:44.36
24	Jude Blount	M	13	Walker, LA	26:46.69
25	David Steudlein	M	50	Metairie, LA	26:53.6
26	CHASE DUVAL	M	53	PLAQUEMINE, LA	26:43.53
27	ROGER MAY	M	18	LAFAYETTE, LA	27:32.83
28	CATHERINE CHILDERS	F	62	WALKER, LA	27:42.7
29	Chase Huval	M	40	Greenwell Springs, LA	27:49.91
30	Ronald Rodriguez Herrera	M	27	Baton Rouge, LA	27:54.3
31	Connor OQuinn	M	17	Mandeville, LA	28:01.08
32	Ralph Abraham	M	70	Rayville, LA	28:06.91
33	Sophia Varnado	F	16	Baton Rouge, LA	28:50.18
34	Hayes Herrin	M	14	Baton Rouge, LA	29:08.1
35	C. Scallan	M	9	Baton Rouge, LA	29:02.23
36	JOHANNA DELA CRUZ	M	48	BATON ROUGE, LA	29:13.61
37	Emily May	F	43	Walker, LA	29:14.71
38	Sean Darensbourg	M	47	Baton Rouge, LA	29:53.49
39	Caroline Fischer	F	44	Baton Rouge, LA	29:55.17
40	Nicole Cefalu	F	46	Tickfaw, LA	30:16.89
41	Parkery Ashby	M	17	Baton Rouge, LA	30:00.41
42	Haya Sultan	F	18	Baton Rouge, LA	30:23.5
43	Abby Reinert	F	23	Baton Rouge, LA	30:17.87
44	Robert Hodges	M	52	Baton Rouge, LA	30:40.07
45	Keith Horcasitas	M	65	Baton Rouge, LA	30:57.82
46	Matthew Boudreaux	M	37	Geismar, LA	31:22.64
47	Levi Kennedy	M	18	Baton Rouge, LA	31:53.94
48	Richard Swearingen	M	52	Denham Springs, LA	31:53.91
49	Anna Schmit	F	15	Baton Rouge, LA	31:54.85
50	Mindi Keith	F	40	Prairieville, LA	33:04.43