Race for Renewal

About the Event

Join us for the 3rd Annual Race for Renewal 5K Walk/Run as we come together to support individuals experiencing homelessness in our community. The race will begin at 8:00 AM and all proceeds will benefit The Renewal Center of NELA, a community day shelter located in the heart of Monroe, Louisiana.

The Renewal Center provides essential services and support to individuals in need, including meals, laundry services, Bible studies, case management, assistance obtaining vital documents, and connections to local resources. Our mission is to help individuals move toward stability and self-sufficiency while offering hope and compassion along the way.

While our current facility limits our ability to provide emergency housing, we have a vision to expand our campus and offer even more resources and services on-site. With your support, we can continue making a lasting impact on homelessness in our community.

Join us as we Race for Renewal and help bring hope, healing, and opportunity to those who need it most.

Registration Information:

Early registration is open through October 15, 2026, for $35 and includes a race day t-shirt.

Late registration will continue through November 4, 2026, for $40 per person and does not include a t-shirt.

Race day registration will also be available at Forsythe Park Pavilion 1 for $40 per person and does not include a t-shirt. We will accept cash, check, PayPal, Cash App, and Venmo for on-site registration.

Races Offered

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

timer

08:00

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$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Monroe.

thermostat Temperature

11.0° / 21.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

9.2° / 19.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 36m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.1 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:38

nightlight Sunset

18:07

About Monroe

Learn more about the host city, Monroe.

Monroe is the third-largest city in Northern Louisiana, largest city in Northeast Louisiana, and the parish seat of Ouachita Parish. It is also home to the University of Louisiana at Monroe and their sports team, the ULM Warhawks.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Race for Renewal.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Eric Ramsey	M	18	Spearsville, LA	22:18.77
🥈	Max Cook	M	33	Monroe, LA	23:06.59
🥉	Trey Williams	M	—	—	24:23.12
4	Levi Cook	M	37	Monroe, LA	24:37.67
5	Willie Ramsey	M	42	Spearsville, LA	25:03.08
6	Patrick Gregory	M	—	—	26:13.93
7	Christina Adams	F	38	Olla, LA	26:28.31
8	Eddie Bailey	M	47	West Monroe, LA	26:45.78
9	Dawn Bailey	F	40	West Monroe, LA	27:53.25
10	Susan Crewland	F	—	—	28:18.23
11	Ben Robchaux	M	—	—	28:26.71
12	Amanda Champagne	F	40	Olla, LA	28:49.31
13	Jonathan Doucet	M	32	Monroe, LA	29:01.6
14	Mathery Kathryn	F	—	—	29:46.45
15	Jennifer Perodeau	F	53	Calhoun, LA	30:07.42
16	Jocle Hervey	F	—	—	31:47.18
17	Shonice Saint-Jean	F	—	—	32:15.99
18	Justin Underwood	M	41	West Monroe, LA	32:46.61
19	Carl Pickens	M	71	Monroe, LA	34:27.67
20	Edrekia Howard	F	37	Jonesboro, LA	36:34.11
21	Amy Connally	F	—	—	37:10.72
22	Faith Flanagan	F	—	—	39:08.56
23	Dillon Spillers	M	—	—	39:08.94
24	Michael Hildebrand	M	—	—	39:28.35
25	Jael Jones	F	19	Monroe, LA	41:27.52
26	Kelly Millien	F	46	Monroe, LA	42:03.24
27	Samantha Patterson	F	—	—	42:03.8
28	Angie Dean	F	—	—	43:12.08
29	Charlette Fussell	F	60	Olla, LA	43:33.51
30	Heather Box	F	46	Rayville, LA	45:46.19
31	Doran Smith	M	—	—	47:53.26
32	Anna Clingan	F	21	West Monroe, LA	48:17.75
33	Beverly Tellifero	F	27	West Monroe, LA	1:01:54.03
34	Stan Connally	M	—	—	1:01:54.6
35	Marsan Lancaster	F	—	—	1:04:55.39
36	Sumer Scioneau	F	—	—	1:04:58.05
37	Clark Richard	M	—	—	1:11:01.07
38	Timarie Delary	F	—	—	1:11:01.44
39	Erica Powell	F	—	—	1:11:18.36
40	Dub McCracken	M	—	—	1:11:18.64