Mad Scientist Dash for Sci-Port
- Date Wed 28th October 2026
- Time 6:15PM CDT
- Location Shreveport, Louisiana
- Price $16.90 - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling evening of fun and fitness at the Mad Scientist Dash for Sci-Port on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in Shreveport, Caddo! This exciting event features an easy out-and-back course along the picturesque Clyde Fant Parkway. Participants can join the Fun Run and Costume Contest at 6:15 PM, followed by the lively Mascot Dash at 6:30 PM, which is perfect for families and friends wanting to show off their creative costumes without the pressure of timing. The main event, a 5K race, kicks off at 6:45 PM, providing a fantastic opportunity for runners of all levels to challenge themselves while supporting a great cause.
All proceeds from this event benefit the Sci-Port Discovery Center, helping to fund their interactive exhibits and educational programs. Registration fees are affordable, with the Fun Run priced at $15 and the 5K at $25, with discounts available for groups. Don’t miss out on the chance to receive an official Mad Scientist Dash t-shirt by registering by October 16th! Join us for an evening of community, competition, and celebration, and help ignite curiosity while enjoying a fun-filled night under the stars!
All proceeds from this event benefit the Sci-Port Discovery Center, helping to fund their interactive exhibits and educational programs. Registration fees are affordable, with the Fun Run priced at $15 and the 5K at $25, with discounts available for groups. Don’t miss out on the chance to receive an official Mad Scientist Dash t-shirt by registering by October 16th! Join us for an evening of community, competition, and celebration, and help ignite curiosity while enjoying a fun-filled night under the stars!
Organiser's Description
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT BENEFIT SCI-PORT DISCOVERY CENTER'S INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVES.
RACE DESCRIPTION: EASY OUT AND BACK COURSE ON THE CLYDE FANT PARKWAY. RACE WILL START AT THE CORNER OF LAKE STREET IN THE SOUTH BOUND LANE OF THE CLYDE FANT PARKWAY.
FUN RUN & COSTUME CONTEST @ 6:15 P.M.,
MASCOT DASH @ 6:30 P.M. - THE MASCOT DASH IS NOT A TIMED EVENT.
5K @ 6:45 P.M.
ENTRY FEE: FUN RUN $15 - RACE DAY ENTRY FEE IS $20
5K $25 - RACE DAY ENTRY FEE IS $30
(GROUPS OF 4 OR MORE WILL RECEIVE A $5.00 DISCOUNT PER REGISTRANT WHEN SIGNING UP ONLINE AND ALL AT THE SAME TIME)
LAB-COAT LOUNGERS SLEEP-IN SUPPORTER $20
REGISTRATION: EVERY PARTICIPANT WHO REGISTERS BY OCTOBER 16TH WILL RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL MAD SCIENTIST DASH T-SHIRT WITH THEIR RACE PACKET. REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE CANNOT BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT.
PACKET PICK UP DATES AND TIMES:
PACKET PICK-UP WILL TAKE PLACE AT SPORTSPECTRUM, 6970 FERN AVE.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26TH FROM 12:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M. AND TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27TH FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.
RACE DAY AT THE RACE SITE- WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 28TH STARTING AT 5:30 P.M.
LAB-COAT LOUNGER SLEEP-IN SUPPORTER: WANT TO SUPPORT SCI-PORT BUT NOT UP FOR THE 5K HUSTLE? SIGN UP AS A LAB-COAT LOUNGER! YOULL RECEIVE THE OFFICIAL MAD SCIENTIST DASH T-SHIRT AND HELP SCI-PORTS MISSION TO IGNITE CURIOSITYNO RUNNING SHOES REQUIRED.
AWARDS: AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED IN OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE WINNERS. 1ST PLACE MALE & FEMALE IN EACH AGE GROUP WILL RECEIVE AN AWARD. AGE GROUPS: 14 AND UNDER, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
RACE DESCRIPTION: EASY OUT AND BACK COURSE ON THE CLYDE FANT PARKWAY. RACE WILL START AT THE CORNER OF LAKE STREET IN THE SOUTH BOUND LANE OF THE CLYDE FANT PARKWAY.
FUN RUN & COSTUME CONTEST @ 6:15 P.M.,
MASCOT DASH @ 6:30 P.M. - THE MASCOT DASH IS NOT A TIMED EVENT.
5K @ 6:45 P.M.
ENTRY FEE: FUN RUN $15 - RACE DAY ENTRY FEE IS $20
5K $25 - RACE DAY ENTRY FEE IS $30
(GROUPS OF 4 OR MORE WILL RECEIVE A $5.00 DISCOUNT PER REGISTRANT WHEN SIGNING UP ONLINE AND ALL AT THE SAME TIME)
LAB-COAT LOUNGERS SLEEP-IN SUPPORTER $20
REGISTRATION: EVERY PARTICIPANT WHO REGISTERS BY OCTOBER 16TH WILL RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL MAD SCIENTIST DASH T-SHIRT WITH THEIR RACE PACKET. REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE CANNOT BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT.
PACKET PICK UP DATES AND TIMES:
PACKET PICK-UP WILL TAKE PLACE AT SPORTSPECTRUM, 6970 FERN AVE.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26TH FROM 12:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M. AND TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27TH FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.
RACE DAY AT THE RACE SITE- WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 28TH STARTING AT 5:30 P.M.
LAB-COAT LOUNGER SLEEP-IN SUPPORTER: WANT TO SUPPORT SCI-PORT BUT NOT UP FOR THE 5K HUSTLE? SIGN UP AS A LAB-COAT LOUNGER! YOULL RECEIVE THE OFFICIAL MAD SCIENTIST DASH T-SHIRT AND HELP SCI-PORTS MISSION TO IGNITE CURIOSITYNO RUNNING SHOES REQUIRED.
AWARDS: AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED IN OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE WINNERS. 1ST PLACE MALE & FEMALE IN EACH AGE GROUP WILL RECEIVE AN AWARD. AGE GROUPS: 14 AND UNDER, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
Races
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Fun Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Wed 28th October 2026 (6:15PM CDT)
$16.90
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Wed 28th October 2026 (6:45PM CDT)
$27.50
Easy out and back in the south bound lane of the Clyde Fant parkway, which will be closed to traffic. -
Lab-Coat Loungers Sleep-In Supporter
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Wed 28th October 2026 (6:45PM CDT)
$22.20
Want to support Sci-Port but not up for the 5K hustle? Sign up as a Lab-Coat Lounger! Youll receive the official Mad Scientist Dash T-shirt and help Sci-Ports mission to ignite curiosityno running shoes required.
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