Carmel Challenge Cup
Join us for Mount Carmel Academy's 43rd Annual Carmel Challenge Cup on Saturday, November 22, 2025.
Come walk or run our 1 mile and 5K races. If you do not want to run, you can still join the fun! The entry fee is $25 and this includes your race number, long-sleeve race shirt, food, and more!
| ROUTE: | Lakefront - Race begins by Shelter One and Landry's |
| TIMES: | 1-Mile Fun Run - 8 a.m. 5K Race - 8:30 a.m. |
| REGISTRATION: | $25 per person (includes t-shirt) or $15 without the shirt |
| T-SHIRTS: | Multi-colored, long-sleeved Carmel Challenge Cup t-shirts |
AWARDS: 5K Race & 1 Mile Fun Race: 1st Overall (Male & Female) • 1st MCA Student • 1st MCA 8th Grader • 1st MCA Freshman • 1st MCA Sophomore • 1st MCA Junior • 1st MCA Senior • 1st MCA Faculty Member (Male & Female) • 1st MCA Alumna • 1st MCA Parent (Male & Female) • 1st Dog with Male Runner • 1st Dog with Female Runner • (Male & Female) 1-mile: 1st place in age groups / 5K: 1st, 2nd & 3rd place in age groups
Age Groups: 0-6 | 7-10 | 11-14 | 15-19 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70 & Over
Race administrators reserve the right, in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, to cancel the race or to change the day and/or time. All entry fees are non-refundable.
For more information, contact Sue Buras at sburas@mcacubs.org or call 504-288-7626, ext. 1363.
Online registration will close on November 21 at 4 p.m. In-person registration will be available the morning of the race. Please visit the registration tent from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Register for the 2025 Carmel Challenge Cup
Online registration is now closed, but you can still join the fun! In-person registration will be available the morning of the race. Please visit the registration tent from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.