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Pelican Timing Services is a race timing company based out of Lafayette, LA. Our timers have 14 yrs of timing experience.

Pelican Timing Services offers professional timing using the latest technology for timing and scoring services for running, triathlons, duathlons, swimming and biking events throughout the South.

We utilize RFID ULTRA DISPOSABLE TIMING SYSTEMS for cycling, running, and multi sports race events. 

We offer many services which includes Online Registration, at no cost to the Event or Organizer, Live Results designed for smartphones.  Results Kiosk, with individual result printouts.   Learn more about our Services.

EVENT REGISTRATIONS

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UPCOMING EVENTS WE ARE TIMING

YMCA Corporate Cup 5K Run - Saturday, 3/29/25 In Person Race

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM

300 S. River Rd.,

Baton Rouge, LA 70802 

Weather Update:  The race is a go rain or shine!  It will only be canceled if there is extreme weather at race start.

The YMCA Corporate Cup, which is the former Providence Corporate Cup, is a 5K run/walk with a new route this year.  It will be held near Downtown Baton Rouge across from the Cane’s River Center on S. River Road.   It advocates wellness in the workplace and camaraderie among colleagues.

Race headquarters and Post-race party will be downtown, across the street from the River Center.  The event offers a 3.1 mile course, four Corporate race divisions, a Fun Team division and an Individual division to suit everyone's needs, awards to winners in each division, the Corporate Wellness Award, Oldie but Goodie Award for the oldest male and female runners, being fit, learning more about living longer and healthier, nutrition and building camaraderie with your team and friends, chip timing and more!

There will be race day registration for the Individual category.

Scoring:   
 
A team's score will be determined by adding up each team member's finishing place.  Open division places are individually scored.

 
Awards: 
Awards will be presented at the post-race party.  In addition to the coveted Corporate Wellness Award, other categories of awards include:

Overall fastest time;
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place – Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, and Division 4 YMCA Corporate Cup Teams;
Winner – Male/Female – of all YMCA Corporate Cup Corporate Teams;
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place –Open Division (Individuals) Male/Female;
Winner – Male/Female Masters (40+ years);
Winner – Male/Female Grand Masters (50+ years);
Winner – Male/Female Seniors (60+ years);
1st Place – T-shirt Design Competition;
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place– Cook-off Competition; 
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place – Fun Teams;
A Rose By Any Other Name – Best Team Name

For more information and to register click here. 

Beauty For Ashes Women's Way 5K - Saturday, 3/29/25 In Person Race

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM

809 E. Northern Ave
Crowley, LA US 70526 

Weather Update:  Is the 5K canceled? No. We have been in touch with Crowley PD, and they will only cancel the 5K if there is lightning. The race will go on even in the event of rain. 

We are so excited to have you running/walking with us this year! We believe your participation will help us renovate and open a 12-month residential care facility for women! Our goal is to complete renovations on donated property and to open it in 2025. 

Race Day Details

·       7:00am – Packet Pickup

·       7:30am – Costume Contest

·       8:00am – Race starts

·       8:45am or 9:00am Awards Presented

·       This year’s event will feature Grand Prizes for Overall Male and Female - $100 gift card.
·       Finisher medals for top three in each category.
·       Race Day t-shirts if registered by March 8, 2025.
·       Race Swag Bags for all runners registered by March 25,2025 and while supplies last after that.
·       Live music
 
We are having a Costume Contest!!     
ALL participants are welcomed (and encouraged) to dress in costume. Best Costume prizes will be awarded, and winners will be chosen by a panel of judges.

For more information and to register click here.

Born To Run New Orleans - Saturday, 3/29/25 (Has Transferred to a Virtual Run)

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Due to the weather, Born to Run – New Orleans presented by Miguel A. Elias will no longer take place at Lafreniere Park. This is not a decision we made lightly. Please know we have made every attempt to reschedule but were not able to find an alternate date/time.
Our Born to Run “Birth”day Party is still happening, and you’re invited!

Where: St. Matthew the Apostle Monsignor Bendix Center, 10021 Jefferson Hwy, River Ridge, LA 70123

When: TOMORROW, Saturday, March 29

9:00am | Join us for Mass at St. Matthew the Apostle Church. The Monsignor Bendix Center will be open for coffee, donuts, and other breakfast treats as well.

9:30am | Our Born to Run “Birth”day Party officially kicks off in the Monsignor Bendix Center!
Who says you can’t have cake first?

Wear your Born to Run shirt and join us for the best ever celebration of life at our indoor Born to Run “Birth”day Party! Our generous food donors have already prepared for the event and will have plenty to offer at the party. Join us for delicious food, music, kids’ activities, and more. We want to see all the beautiful Born to Run t-shirt colors and teams represented!

On-site registration will still be available for those who would like to participate in the virtual run.

Once the weather clears, run or walk whenever and wherever you want—a park, a treadmill, your neighborhood—pick your own route and start time! Complete your 1/2-mile or 5K distance anytime between now and Sunday, April 6! Don’t forget to time your run to be eligible for prizes!

How to time your run:

Track your run on your favorite running/walking app and take a picture of your distance, run time, and date. Send a photo of your results to Bertha with Pelican Timing at blanthier54@aol.com by Sunday, April 6, at 11:59pm! In addition to being eligible for category prizes, everyone who submits a time will have a chance to win a goodie bag of fun WNLC swag! Your bib number will serve as your raffle ticket number.

We will announce winners through email and the race website!

Did you sign up to volunteer at Born to Run tomorrow? Volunteers will be contacted with more information this afternoon.
A huge thank you to Father Lee Poche and St. Matthew the Apostle Parish for welcoming us for our “Birth”day Party!

For more information and to register click here.

Hit The Road With Hospice of Acadiana 5K - Saturday, 3/29/25 (Has Been Canceled Due to Severe Weather)

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 8 AM

2600 Johnston Street
Lafayette, LA US 70503

Weather Update:  Due to the potential of severe weather the Race has been Canceled.

Join Hospice of Acadiana for the 7th Annual “Hit the Road with Hospice of Acadiana 5K Memorial Run/1 Mile Walk” on March 29, 2025 at 8:00 am. Registration includes a t-shirt* and memorial sign with your loved one’s name to be displayed publicly in front of the Hospice of Acadiana office on Johnston St. The day will be about remembering a loved one you’ve lost, so feel free to make signs or shirts in honor of that person. 

REGISTRATION FEE:

$30 (5k)
$25 (1 Mile Walk)

In Person Registration will be available at Packet Pickup on Friday, March 28th and on Race Morning until 7:45 am.

-Please note: No refunds, transfers, or roll overs allowed. Please regard your registration fee as a donation to Hospice of Acadiana if you are unable to attend or if the race has to be canceled due to weather.

*Register by March 13, 2025 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.  

"This is Hospice of Acadiana’s Raffle Kick-Off"

PACKET PICK UP:

Friday, March 28  (10 AM - 6 PM)  In Person Registration will also be available at this time.

Hospice of Acadiana – 2600 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA

Saturday, March 29  (6:30 AM - 7:45 AM)  In Person Registration will also be available at this time.

Race Site - Hospice of Acadiana – 2600 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA

AWARDS: OVERALL AND AGE GROUPS

-The first male and female finisher will receive an award.
-Age Group Awards will be awarded to the first place male and female finishers in the following categories: 

19 and under
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 and over

THE RACE BENEFITS:

Hospice of Acadiana remains the ONLY nonprofit hospice in our area. We have the longest record of continuous service of any hospice in Louisiana, and, since our inception, we have served over 30,000 patients and their families. 

Hospice of Acadiana also provides free grief counseling to anyone in need in the community- even if your loved one was with another hospice, or wasn't a hospice patient at all. 

For more information about Hospice of Acadiana, please visit our Facebook page or our website! 

For more information and to register click here.

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