Geaux Bald 5k
- Date Sat 28th February 2026
- Location Shreveport, Louisiana
Event summary
Get ready to make a difference at the Geaux Bald 5K on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Shreveport, Caddo! This vibrant charity event invites participants to lace up their running shoes and join in a spirited race to support Camp Tiger, a wonderful free camp dedicated to children and teens aged 5 to 18 with physical and cognitive challenges. Since its inception in 2000, Camp Tiger has provided meaningful experiences and unforgettable memories for campers, allowing them to engage in exciting activities throughout the community, from skating to bowling and everything in between.
The Geaux Bald 5K kicks off at 8:00 AM at AC Steere Park, located off Youree Drive. Whether you are a seasoned runner or just looking to support a great cause, this event offers an opportunity to contribute to a noble initiative. Can't make it to the race? Consider signing up as a Phantom Runner to still show your support while enjoying a comfy day at home! Join us for a fun-filled morning that not only promotes fitness but also enriches the lives of children in need. Letβs come together and run for a cause that truly matters!
The Geaux Bald 5K kicks off at 8:00 AM at AC Steere Park, located off Youree Drive. Whether you are a seasoned runner or just looking to support a great cause, this event offers an opportunity to contribute to a noble initiative. Can't make it to the race? Consider signing up as a Phantom Runner to still show your support while enjoying a comfy day at home! Join us for a fun-filled morning that not only promotes fitness but also enriches the lives of children in need. Letβs come together and run for a cause that truly matters!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US ON FEBRUARY 28TH AND HELP GIVE MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES TO CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY! THE GEAUX BALD RACE IS A CHARITY EVENT TO RAISE MONEY FOR CAMP TIGER. CAMP TIGER IS A FREE, FIVE-DAY CAMP FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS AGES 5 TO 18 YEARS OLD LIVING WITH PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE CHALLENGES SUCH AS CYSTIC FIBROSIS, DOWN SYNDROME, CEREBRAL PALSY, AUTISM, AND MORE. SINCE 2000, THIS CAMP HAS BEEN ORGANIZED BY
FIRST AND SECOND YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS FROM LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT. THROUGHOUT THE WEEK, CAMPERS PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES IN THE SHREVEPORT COMMUNITY SUCH AS TRIPS TO HOT WHEELS OF WONDER SKATING RINK, SCI-PORT DISCOVERY CENTER, GATORS AND FRIENDS, HOLIDAY LANES BOWLING, AND MUCH MORE. MOST IMPORTANTLY, THE CAMPERS BENEFIT FROM THE SOCIAL INTERACTION WITH ONE ANOTHER AND THE INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION FROM CAMP COUNSELORS. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THIS INITIATIVE. GET INVOLVED, AND
YOU'LL BE GIVING OPPORTUNITIES TO INFANTS, CHILDREN, TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS!
RACE DESCRIPTION: AC STEERE PARK OFF OF YOUREE DR ON SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28TH @ 8:00 AM
ENTRY FEE:
PACKET PICK-UP:
PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE AT SPORTSPECTRUM, 6970 FERN AVENUE, SHREVEPORT
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 26TH FROM 12:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.,
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27TH 10:00-5:30 P.M.
RACE PACKETS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE RACE SITE @ 7:00 A.M. THE DAY OF THE RACE.
PHANTOM RUNNER: IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT GEAUX BALD, BUT ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE RACE, YOU CAN REGISTER AS A PHANTOM RUNNER. YOU WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT, YOU JUST DONT HAVE TO GET OUT OF BED AND RUN!
AWARDS:
FIRST AND SECOND YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS FROM LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT. THROUGHOUT THE WEEK, CAMPERS PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES IN THE SHREVEPORT COMMUNITY SUCH AS TRIPS TO HOT WHEELS OF WONDER SKATING RINK, SCI-PORT DISCOVERY CENTER, GATORS AND FRIENDS, HOLIDAY LANES BOWLING, AND MUCH MORE. MOST IMPORTANTLY, THE CAMPERS BENEFIT FROM THE SOCIAL INTERACTION WITH ONE ANOTHER AND THE INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION FROM CAMP COUNSELORS. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THIS INITIATIVE. GET INVOLVED, AND
YOU'LL BE GIVING OPPORTUNITIES TO INFANTS, CHILDREN, TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS!
RACE DESCRIPTION: AC STEERE PARK OFF OF YOUREE DR ON SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28TH @ 8:00 AM
ENTRY FEE:
PACKET PICK-UP:
PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE AT SPORTSPECTRUM, 6970 FERN AVENUE, SHREVEPORT
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 26TH FROM 12:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.,
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27TH 10:00-5:30 P.M.
RACE PACKETS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE RACE SITE @ 7:00 A.M. THE DAY OF THE RACE.
PHANTOM RUNNER: IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT GEAUX BALD, BUT ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE RACE, YOU CAN REGISTER AS A PHANTOM RUNNER. YOU WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT, YOU JUST DONT HAVE TO GET OUT OF BED AND RUN!
AWARDS:
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A.C. Steere Park, 4009 Youree Drive, Shreveport, 71105, LA, United States
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