Miles2Moms 2026: Uplifting and Supporting Moms Across Baton Rouge

Annual walk/run event celebrates maternal wellness with resources, speakers, and community support for moms and families.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:52pm

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An abstract, out-of-focus photograph in warm tones depicting a group of mothers and children walking together, with the background blurred into soft, colorful shapes and pools of light, conceptually representing the community and connection at the heart of the Miles2Moms event.The Miles2Moms event in Baton Rouge brings the community together to celebrate and support maternal wellness through connection, resources, and mental health services.Baton Rouge Today

Miles2Moms is an annual 2-mile walk/run event in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, hosted by Conscious Moms. The event is more than just a race - it's a celebration of maternal wellness, featuring an inspiring keynote address, an immersive 'Mom Village' with resources and connections to healthcare providers, and proceeds that support programs like 'Well, Mama' which provide free maternal mental health services.

Why it matters

Maternal health and wellness is a critical issue, especially in Louisiana which has some of the highest rates of maternal mortality in the country. Miles2Moms aims to address this by bringing the community together to uplift, educate, and support mothers through connection, resources, and mental health services.

The details

The 2026 Miles2Moms event will feature a keynote address from Cheri Johnson, the Executive Vice President of Patient Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Woman's Hospital, who will share insights on improving maternal outcomes. The event will also include an immersive 'Mom Village' with dedicated areas for lactation support, OB/GYN providers, doulas and midwives, mental health professionals, and more. Participants can enjoy refreshments, beauty services, and hands-on experiences, while also learning about the state of maternal mental health in Louisiana through new data unveiled by Conscious Moms.

  • Miles2Moms 2026 will take place on April 6, 2026.

The players

Conscious Moms

The organization hosting the Miles2Moms event, dedicated to uplifting, educating, and supporting mothers and families in the Baton Rouge community.

Cheri Johnson

The Executive Vice President of Patient Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Woman's Hospital, who will deliver the keynote address at the 2026 Miles2Moms event.

Woman's Hospital

A healthcare provider in Baton Rouge that employs Cheri Johnson, who will be speaking at the Miles2Moms event.

'Well, Mama'

An initiative by Conscious Moms that provides free maternal mental health services to mothers, including up to five visits with licensed professionals and community-based support groups.

CC's Coffee House

A coffee shop that will be providing refreshments at the Miles2Moms event.

Aveda

A beauty brand that will be offering a braid bar with glitter and colored hairspray at the Miles2Moms event.

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What they’re saying

“Miles2Moms is more than just a 2-mile walk/run—it's a movement dedicated to uplifting, educating, and supporting mothers and families across the Baton Rouge community.”

— Conscious Moms

What’s next

Businesses, healthcare providers, organizations, and families are invited to participate, sponsor, or show support for the 2026 Miles2Moms event.

The takeaway

By bringing the community together through an event focused on maternal wellness, Miles2Moms is working to address critical issues around maternal health and ensure that no mom has to navigate motherhood alone.