Lace up for a fun 5K run or walk on Saturday, May 23, 2026, starting at 7 AM at the Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall in DeRidder, Louisiana—you'll cross the finish line to cool, refreshing watermelon while supporting the Beauregard Christian Women's Job Corps, a program dedicated to providing free training and education to women in rural communities. Competition categories span from age 10 and under through 65-plus with awards for overall and age-group winners, and registration costs just $30 per individual or $130 for families up to six members (register by April 27 to snag your race t-shirt).