Dean Williams Memorial 5k Run/Walk/Crawl
- Date Sat 18th April 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Shreveport, Louisiana
- Price $27.50
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 30th Annual Dean Williams Memorial 5K Run/Walk/Crawl on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, in beautiful Shreveport, Caddo! This uplifting event honors the brave sacrifices of fallen law enforcement heroes, Ron Dean and Dewayne Williams, while also supporting the Special Olympics Louisiana. The day's festivities kick off with a ½ mile fun run/walk at 8:00 AM, followed by the main 5K run starting at 8:30 AM. Participants can expect a vibrant atmosphere as runners traverse the scenic Clyde Fant Parkway, turning near the Police/Firemen's Memorial before heading back to the finish line.
Early registration is just $25 until April 3rd, increasing to $30 from April 4th to April 17th, and $35 on race day. Each pre-registered participant will receive a limited-edition event t-shirt, and awards will be presented to the top male and female finishers, as well as age group winners. Feel the community spirit as we come together to remember our heroes and promote inclusivity through sport. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines as a Sleep-In Supporter, your participation makes a
Early registration is just $25 until April 3rd, increasing to $30 from April 4th to April 17th, and $35 on race day. Each pre-registered participant will receive a limited-edition event t-shirt, and awards will be presented to the top male and female finishers, as well as age group winners. Feel the community spirit as we come together to remember our heroes and promote inclusivity through sport. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines as a Sleep-In Supporter, your participation makes a
Organiser's Description
PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR 30TH YEAR AS WE HONOR OUR FALLEN LAW ENFORCEMENT HEROES. THESE OFFICERS HAVE MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR THE SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF OUR CITY AND ITS PEOPLE.
RON DEAN #551 AND DEWAYNE WILLIAMS #904 WERE WORKING IN THE NARCOTICS DIVISION OF THE SHREVEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT. ON DECEMBER 16, 1992 RON DEAN WAS FATALLY WOUNDED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SERVE A SEARCH WARRANT FOR NARCOTICS AT THE PINES APARTMENTS. ON MARCH 3, 1993 DEWAYNE WILLIAMS WAS FATALLY WOUNDED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SERVE A SEARCH WARRANT FOR NARCOTICS AT A HOME ON MAGNOLIA AVE.
RON DEAN AND DEWAYNE WILLIAMS WERE SUPPORTERS OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS DURING THEIR LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREERS. SHREVEPORT POLICE OFFICERS ALONG WITH OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND CIVILIANS PARTICIPATE IN THIS RUN EACH YEAR. THIS RUN IS NOT ONLY IN MEMORY OF RON DEAN AND DEWAYNE WILLIAMS; IT IS IN MEMORY OF ALL FALLEN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
ALL FUNDS RAISED ARE DONATED TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS LOUISIANA
SPECIAL THANKS TO: SHREVEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT, SHREVEPORT POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, SHREVEPORT POLICE LOCAL UNION 275, IVAN SMITH FURNITURE, DYNAMIC TROPHIES & AWARDS, & SPORTSPECTRUM RACE MANAGEMENT.
DATE & STARTING TIMES: SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH 2026 1/2 MILE FUN RUN/WALK STARTS AT 8:00 A.M., 5K RUN STARTS AT 8:30 A.M.
EARLY REGISTRATION:
EARLY REGISTRATION FEE IS $25.00 APRIL 3RD
$30.00 APRIL 4TH - APRIL 17TH
RACE DAY FEE $35.00.
YOU CAN ALSO REGISTER AT SPORTSPECTRUM, 6970 FERN AVE., SHREVEPORT WITH CASH, CHECK OR CREDIT CARD.
SLEEP-IN SUPPORTER: DONT FEEL LIKE GETTING UP AND RUNNING? BE A SLEEP-IN SUPPORTER. YOU STILL GET A SHIRT AND YOU DONT HAVE TO BREAK A SWEAT TO GET IT!!
RACE PACKET: EVERY PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL 2026 DEAN-WILLIAMS RUN T-SHIRT. SHIRTS WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 300, SO PLEASE REGISTER EARLY.
YOU MAY PICK UP YOUR PACKET EARLY AT SPORTSPECTRUM
THURSDAY, APRIL 16TH FROM 10 A.M.6 P.M.
FRIDAY, APRIL 17TH FROM 10AM5:30PM.
RACE DAY PICK UP WILL BE FROM 715AM AT THE RACE SITE.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: THE RACE WILL BEGIN NEAR THE VETERANS MEMORIAL ON THE CLYDE FANT PARKWAY. RUNNERS WILL HEAD NORTH ON THE PARKWAY TO THE POLICE/ FIREMANS MEMORIAL TURN AROUND AND HEAD BACK TO THE FINISH.
AWARDS: OVERALL MALE & FEMALE WILL RECEIVE AWARDS. 1ST & 2ND AGE GROUP WINNERS RECEIVE AWARDS. MALE & FEMALE 13-UNDER, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & UP
LAW ENFORCEMENT AWARDS: OVERALL MALE & FEMALE. 1ST & 2ND AGE GROUP WINNERS RECEIVE AWARDS. MALE & FEMALE 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & UP.
SPECIAL NOTE: UNDER RRCA REGULATIONS, ABSOLUTELY NO BABY JOGGERS, BIKES, SKATEBOARDS, OR ROLLERBLADES WILL BE ALLOWED. NO DOGS ALLOWED ON COURSE.
RON DEAN #551 AND DEWAYNE WILLIAMS #904 WERE WORKING IN THE NARCOTICS DIVISION OF THE SHREVEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT. ON DECEMBER 16, 1992 RON DEAN WAS FATALLY WOUNDED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SERVE A SEARCH WARRANT FOR NARCOTICS AT THE PINES APARTMENTS. ON MARCH 3, 1993 DEWAYNE WILLIAMS WAS FATALLY WOUNDED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SERVE A SEARCH WARRANT FOR NARCOTICS AT A HOME ON MAGNOLIA AVE.
RON DEAN AND DEWAYNE WILLIAMS WERE SUPPORTERS OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS DURING THEIR LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREERS. SHREVEPORT POLICE OFFICERS ALONG WITH OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND CIVILIANS PARTICIPATE IN THIS RUN EACH YEAR. THIS RUN IS NOT ONLY IN MEMORY OF RON DEAN AND DEWAYNE WILLIAMS; IT IS IN MEMORY OF ALL FALLEN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
ALL FUNDS RAISED ARE DONATED TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS LOUISIANA
SPECIAL THANKS TO: SHREVEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT, SHREVEPORT POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, SHREVEPORT POLICE LOCAL UNION 275, IVAN SMITH FURNITURE, DYNAMIC TROPHIES & AWARDS, & SPORTSPECTRUM RACE MANAGEMENT.
DATE & STARTING TIMES: SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH 2026 1/2 MILE FUN RUN/WALK STARTS AT 8:00 A.M., 5K RUN STARTS AT 8:30 A.M.
EARLY REGISTRATION:
EARLY REGISTRATION FEE IS $25.00 APRIL 3RD
$30.00 APRIL 4TH - APRIL 17TH
RACE DAY FEE $35.00.
YOU CAN ALSO REGISTER AT SPORTSPECTRUM, 6970 FERN AVE., SHREVEPORT WITH CASH, CHECK OR CREDIT CARD.
SLEEP-IN SUPPORTER: DONT FEEL LIKE GETTING UP AND RUNNING? BE A SLEEP-IN SUPPORTER. YOU STILL GET A SHIRT AND YOU DONT HAVE TO BREAK A SWEAT TO GET IT!!
RACE PACKET: EVERY PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL 2026 DEAN-WILLIAMS RUN T-SHIRT. SHIRTS WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 300, SO PLEASE REGISTER EARLY.
YOU MAY PICK UP YOUR PACKET EARLY AT SPORTSPECTRUM
THURSDAY, APRIL 16TH FROM 10 A.M.6 P.M.
FRIDAY, APRIL 17TH FROM 10AM5:30PM.
RACE DAY PICK UP WILL BE FROM 715AM AT THE RACE SITE.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: THE RACE WILL BEGIN NEAR THE VETERANS MEMORIAL ON THE CLYDE FANT PARKWAY. RUNNERS WILL HEAD NORTH ON THE PARKWAY TO THE POLICE/ FIREMANS MEMORIAL TURN AROUND AND HEAD BACK TO THE FINISH.
AWARDS: OVERALL MALE & FEMALE WILL RECEIVE AWARDS. 1ST & 2ND AGE GROUP WINNERS RECEIVE AWARDS. MALE & FEMALE 13-UNDER, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & UP
LAW ENFORCEMENT AWARDS: OVERALL MALE & FEMALE. 1ST & 2ND AGE GROUP WINNERS RECEIVE AWARDS. MALE & FEMALE 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & UP.
SPECIAL NOTE: UNDER RRCA REGULATIONS, ABSOLUTELY NO BABY JOGGERS, BIKES, SKATEBOARDS, OR ROLLERBLADES WILL BE ALLOWED. NO DOGS ALLOWED ON COURSE.
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$27.50
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Law Enforcement 5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$27.50
This division is for those that are either active or prior law enforcement. -
Fun Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$27.50
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Sleep in Supporter
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$27.50
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Clyde Fant Parkway, Frisbee Golf Course parking lot, Shreveport, 71101, LA, United States
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