Bayou Side Run

🎉 Event Details

May 3, 2025 from 8:00am - 11:00 am

128 W. Main St, New Iberia, LA 70560

( Bouligny Plaza)

🏃 About the Race

Celebrate National Mental Health Awareness Month by joining Heart for Iberia and Iberia Mental Health Initiative for their annual Bayou Side Run. On Saturday, May 3, 2025, grab your person or persons to be “bayou” side as we race the streets of New Iberia raising mental health awareness and funds for Iberia Mental Health Initiative. Registration will include entry into the 5k or 1-mile run/walk, t-shirt, finisher medal and an experience of a lifetime. Chip timing will be used for the 5k.

Thank you for choosing to partner with Heart for Iberia and Iberia Mental Health Initiative as we seek to raise mental health awareness in our community.

💵 Registration Fees

• Early Registration 5k: $30.00
• Early Registration 1 Mile Fun Run: $30.00
• Team Discount 10 or more: $20.00 per individual
• Late Registration: April 12th - May 1st: $35.00
• Race day registration: 6:30am - 7:30am Onsite Cash Only - $35.00

Must Register by April 11th to be guaranteed a shirt.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Early Pickup: TBA
• On Site Day of Race: May 3rd, 6:30 am - 7:30 am

🏅 Age Groups for 5K Only

• Age Groups: 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, etc. 70+

🏆 Awards for 5K Only

• Top Overall: Male & Female
• Age Group Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Male & Female each age group for the 5K
• Bayou Side Award: Largest Group

💖 The Race Benefits

• Iberia Mental Health Initiative:
  • The Iberia Mental Health Initiative is a coalition of concerned citizens dedicated to identifying and addressing the mental health needs of our community. We are composed of medical and mental health professionals, legal and law enforcement professionals, education personnel, clergy, and suicide awareness advocates, and other community supporters. All proceeds are poured back into the community to help raise awareness for mental health through programs and events.

🌧️ Inclement Weather Policy

• No refunds will be given due to inclement weather. The safety of our athletes and volunteers is our primary concern. In the event of inclement weather, the race will continue under the following circumstances:
• Rain: The event will NOT be cancelled due to rain alone.
• Lightning: If lightning is seen or thunder is heard, the event will be postponed for a minimum of 20 minutes until no signs of the storm are present. Participants should seek shelter in their vehicles or a nearby building if available. If lightning continues 20 minutes after the scheduled event start, the race will be subject to cancellation.

For more details, visit the Bayou Side Family Fun Run page.