09/03/2026
🦃 TANGIPAHOA PARISH, YOUR THANKSGIVING MORNING TRADITION IS BACK!
Registration is officially open for the 5th Annual “It’s OK” Mental Health & Wellness Gobble and Go 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run!
For five years, we have gathered on Thanksgiving morning to move with purpose, promote mental wellness, bring families together, and remind our community that no one has to struggle in silence.
This isn’t just about crossing a finish line.
It’s about showing up for yourself.
It’s about showing up for someone you love.
It’s about creating a community where it’s OK to talk about stress, depression, grief, anxiety, and mental health.
Whether you run every week, prefer to walk, want to bring the entire family, or are simply ready to begin a new Thanksgiving tradition—this starting line is for you.
📅 Thanksgiving Morning
Thursday, November 26, 2026
📍 Chappapeela Sports Park
19325 Hipark Boulevard
Hammond, LA 70403
🏃🏽 1-Mile Fun Run: 7:30 AM
🏃🏽♀️ 5K Run/Walk: 8:15 AM
💻 Virtual participation is also available!
🚲 YOUR MILES MEAN MORE
Our Annual Christmas Bike Giveaway is returning too! Last year, because our community answered the call, we placed 100 brand-new bikes into the hands of local children.
Throughout the year, parents have continued to remind us what those bikes meant to their families. Some have shared that it was their child’s very first bike and that they are now learning how to ride.
That is the impact of this community—and this year, we are coming together to create 100 more smiles.
You can support the mission by:
✅ Registering for the 5K, Fun Run, or virtual race
✅ Creating a team and inviting your family, coworkers, or organization
✅ Donating toward our Christmas Bike Giveaway
✅ Sharing this announcement throughout Tangipahoa Parish and beyond
🏁 REGISTER TODAY:
https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/Hammond/ItsOkMentalHealthWellness5KRunWalk
💚 DONATE THROUGH RUNSIGNUP:
https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/LA/Hammond/ItsOkMentalHealthWellness5KRunWalk
💚 DONATE THROUGH GOFUNDME:
https://gofund.me/1b90a33ad
Don’t just hear about it afterward. Gather your family, friends, coworkers, church members, or organization, choose your distance, and meet us at the starting line!
Move for your health. Move for your community. Move with purpose.
100 Bikes. 100 Smiles. One Community. 🚲💚
Hosted by Creole Fitness and The A.G.A.P.E. Project