Happy’s 5K & Beer Run
The Happy’s Running Club (HRC) Happy’s 5000 is back! Once again, we are raising money for Keep Tiger Town Beautiful. These Litter Warriors are dedicated to preserving and enhancing the beauty of Baton Rouge! They keep our streets clean and safe for runners!
The Happy’s 5000 is a family fun event to celebrate running, camaraderie, and Baton Rouge! After the fast 5K, run or watch the highly competitive Beer Mile and festive costume contest! Then, enjoy some southern cooking and tasty beverages! Whether you are a runner, walker, jogger or wogger, support this locally loved race!
5K route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/route...
Beer mile route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/route...
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: 18 July 2026
Time:
5:00 pm 5K
6:15 pm Beer mile - Competitive heat
6:30 pm Beer Mile - Non-Competitive heat and costume contest beer mile
Place: Starts in Town Square. See routes below.
Prizes for Participants: The first 250 people who sign up for the 5000 will receive a BAW tank top. *Please note that shirt sizes are not guaranteed after 6 July.
Prizes for Top Runners: Saucony sponsored top 10 finisher prizes: Top 3 males and Top 3 females get a free pair of Saucony Ride or Guide shoes. Winners 4-10 get a lime green custom Yeti 20 oz. cup. Prizes will also be given to top finisher over 70 and over 80. Top Male and top Female beer mile competitive runner and individual and group costume contest in the non-competitive heat will also receive a prize.
PACKET PICKUP will be available at one of our great sponsors, Varsity Sports (2055 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808) on Thursday 16 July from 4-6 PM and Friday 17 July from 3-6 PM. Race day packet pickup is also available 3 - 4:30pm. Please try to pick up your packet on Thursday or Friday. Bibs and timing compliments of Relief Restoration.
