Dean Williams Memorial 5k Run/Walk/Crawl
- Date Sat 21st June 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Shreveport, Louisiana
- Price $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 29th annual Dean Williams Memorial 5K Run/Walk/Crawl on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in beautiful Shreveport, Caddo! This uplifting event honors the brave sacrifices of fallen law enforcement heroes Ron Dean and Dewayne Williams, who dedicated their lives to the safety of our community. The event kicks off with a ½ mile fun run/walk at 8:00 a.m., followed by the official 5K run at 8:30 a.m. Participants of all ages are encouraged to come together, not just to remember these heroes, but to support a great cause, as all funds raised will benefit Special Olympics Louisiana.
The race will start near the Veterans Memorial on Clyde Fant Parkway, leading runners through a scenic course that turns around at the Police/Firefighters Memorial. With awards for overall male and female winners, as well as top finishers in various age groups, this event promises an exciting and rewarding experience for everyone involved. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this meaningful occasion—register early to secure your official event t-shirt, and consider joining as a Sleep-In Supporter if you prefer to support from the comfort of home. Get ready to
The race will start near the Veterans Memorial on Clyde Fant Parkway, leading runners through a scenic course that turns around at the Police/Firefighters Memorial. With awards for overall male and female winners, as well as top finishers in various age groups, this event promises an exciting and rewarding experience for everyone involved. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this meaningful occasion—register early to secure your official event t-shirt, and consider joining as a Sleep-In Supporter if you prefer to support from the comfort of home. Get ready to
Organiser's Description
PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR 29TH 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, MUSIC MOUNTAIN WATER, DYNAMIC TROPHIES & AWARDS, & SPORTSPECTRUM RACE MANAGEMENT.
DATE & STARTING TIMES: SATURDAY, JUNE 21ST, 2025 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 MAY 31ST
JUNE 1ST - JUNE 20TH IS $30.00
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 2025 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, JUNE 19TH FROM 10 A.M.6 P.M.
FRIDAY, JUNE 20TH 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, MUSIC MOUNTAIN WATER, DYNAMIC TROPHIES & AWARDS, & SPORTSPECTRUM RACE MANAGEMENT.
DATE & STARTING TIMES: SATURDAY, JUNE 21ST, 2025 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 MAY 31ST
JUNE 1ST - JUNE 20TH IS $30.00
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 2025 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, JUNE 19TH FROM 10 A.M.6 P.M.
FRIDAY, JUNE 20TH 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.
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