American Legion Post 14 Birthday Bash 5k
Saturday, March 20, 2027
7:45 AM CDT
Shreveport, Louisiana
$11.60–$27.50 · 4 races
5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the American Legion Post 14 Birthday Bash 5K, happening on Saturday, March 20, 2027, in beautiful Shreveport, Caddo! Join us for this exciting 2nd annual event that features a 5K race, a fun run, and a special kids' run. Participants will experience the scenic views along Cross Lake on South Lakeshore Drive, making for a delightful day of fitness and community spirit.
This event is not just about running; it's also a celebration! After the races, enjoy a festive birthday celebration with sponsor booths, delicious food, birthday cake, and more. Registration is affordable, with the 5K and fun run both priced at just $25, while the kids' 1/2 mile run is only $10. Don't forget to register by March 2nd to receive a specially designed performance camo t-shirt! Whether you're a competitive runner or a casual walker, this event supports veterans and their families, making every step count for a great cause. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community support!
This event is not just about running; it's also a celebration! After the races, enjoy a festive birthday celebration with sponsor booths, delicious food, birthday cake, and more. Registration is affordable, with the 5K and fun run both priced at just $25, while the kids' 1/2 mile run is only $10. Don't forget to register by March 2nd to receive a specially designed performance camo t-shirt! Whether you're a competitive runner or a casual walker, this event supports veterans and their families, making every step count for a great cause. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community support!
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Run along beautiful Cross Lake on South Lakeshore Drive. Race will start and end in the American Legion parking lot.
Register8:00 AM CDT
$27.50
Organiser's description
JOIN US FOR OUR 2ND ANNUAL 5K, FUN RUN AND KIDS RUN. 100% OF FUNDS RAISED SUPPORTS VETERANS, VETERANS FAMILIES, SERVICE MEMBERS, SERVICE MEMBERS FAMILIES AND AMERICAN LEGION POST 14.
RACE DESCRIPTION: RUN ALONG BEAUTIFUL CROSS LAKE ON SOUTH LAKESHORE DRIVE. RACE WILL START AND END IN THE AMERICAN LEGION PARKING LOT. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE RACE THERE WILL BE A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION WITH SPONSOR BOOTHS, FOOD, BIRTHDAY CAKE AND MORE!
ENTRY FEE: 5K REGISTRATION $25
1 MILE WALK OR FUN RUN $25
1/2 MILE KIDS RUN (12 AND UNDER) $10
SLEEP-IN SUPPORTER $20
T-SHIRTS & PACKET PICK-UP: EVERY PARTICIPANT WHO REGISTERS PRIOR TO MONDAY MARCH 2ND WILL RECEIVE A SPECIALLY DESIGNED PERFORMANCE CAMO T-SHIRT WITH THEIR RACE PACKET.
PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE AT SPORTSPECTRUM ON
THURSDAY MARCH 18TH FROM 12:00-6:00 PM
FRIDAY MARCH 19TH FROM 10 AM-5:30 PM.
RACE DAY AT THE RACE SITE STARTING AT 6:45 A.M.
ADDITIONALLY
SPORTSPECTRUM HAS KINDLY AGREED TO BRING RACE PACKETS TO THE AMERICAN LEGION POST ON TUESDAY MARCH 16TH 6:00-7:00 PM FOR THOSE UNABLE TO DRIVE OUT TO SPORTSPECTRUM.
RACE DAY PACKETS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE RACE SITE AT 7:00 AM, THE DAY OF THE RACE.
SLEEP-IN SUPPORTER: DO YOU WANT TO BE A DONOR TO A GREAT VETERAN ORGANIZATION BUT YOU RE UNABLE TO ATTEND OR WOULD RATHER SLEEP LATE? SIGN UP AS A SLEEP-IN SUPPORTER AND YOU WILL RECEIVE THE T-SHIRT WITHOUT GETTING OUT OF BED THE MORNING OF THE RACE. NOTE: YOU STILL MUST FOLLOW THE SAME PACKET PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS AS THE RUNNERS.
AWARDS: AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED FOR 5K PARTICIPANTS AS FOLLOWS. OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE WINNERS.
1ST & 2ND PLACE MALE & FEMALE IN EACH AGE GROUP CATEGORY WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL.
AGE GROUP CATEGORIES: 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
KIDS RUN WILL HAVE AN OVERALL 1ST, & 2ND PLACE WILL GET A PRIZE.
1 MILE WALK OR FUN RUN WILL NOT RECEIVE A PRIZE.
RACE DESCRIPTION: RUN ALONG BEAUTIFUL CROSS LAKE ON SOUTH LAKESHORE DRIVE. RACE WILL START AND END IN THE AMERICAN LEGION PARKING LOT. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE RACE THERE WILL BE A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION WITH SPONSOR BOOTHS, FOOD, BIRTHDAY CAKE AND MORE!
ENTRY FEE: 5K REGISTRATION $25
1 MILE WALK OR FUN RUN $25
1/2 MILE KIDS RUN (12 AND UNDER) $10
SLEEP-IN SUPPORTER $20
T-SHIRTS & PACKET PICK-UP: EVERY PARTICIPANT WHO REGISTERS PRIOR TO MONDAY MARCH 2ND WILL RECEIVE A SPECIALLY DESIGNED PERFORMANCE CAMO T-SHIRT WITH THEIR RACE PACKET.
PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE AT SPORTSPECTRUM ON
THURSDAY MARCH 18TH FROM 12:00-6:00 PM
FRIDAY MARCH 19TH FROM 10 AM-5:30 PM.
RACE DAY AT THE RACE SITE STARTING AT 6:45 A.M.
ADDITIONALLY
SPORTSPECTRUM HAS KINDLY AGREED TO BRING RACE PACKETS TO THE AMERICAN LEGION POST ON TUESDAY MARCH 16TH 6:00-7:00 PM FOR THOSE UNABLE TO DRIVE OUT TO SPORTSPECTRUM.
RACE DAY PACKETS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE RACE SITE AT 7:00 AM, THE DAY OF THE RACE.
SLEEP-IN SUPPORTER: DO YOU WANT TO BE A DONOR TO A GREAT VETERAN ORGANIZATION BUT YOU RE UNABLE TO ATTEND OR WOULD RATHER SLEEP LATE? SIGN UP AS A SLEEP-IN SUPPORTER AND YOU WILL RECEIVE THE T-SHIRT WITHOUT GETTING OUT OF BED THE MORNING OF THE RACE. NOTE: YOU STILL MUST FOLLOW THE SAME PACKET PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS AS THE RUNNERS.
AWARDS: AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED FOR 5K PARTICIPANTS AS FOLLOWS. OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE WINNERS.
1ST & 2ND PLACE MALE & FEMALE IN EACH AGE GROUP CATEGORY WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL.
AGE GROUP CATEGORIES: 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
KIDS RUN WILL HAVE AN OVERALL 1ST, & 2ND PLACE WILL GET A PRIZE.
1 MILE WALK OR FUN RUN WILL NOT RECEIVE A PRIZE.
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Location
American Legion Post 14, 5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, 71109, LA, United States
American Legion Post 14 Birthday Bash 5k
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