New Years Day 5K & Half Marathon-Shreveport
- Date Thu 1st January 2026
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Bossier City, Louisiana
- Price $29.60
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Kick off the New Year with a bang at the New Year's Day 5K & Half Marathon in Bossier City, Louisiana, on Thursday, January 1, 2026! This exciting event welcomes runners and walkers of all levels to join the fun and embrace the spirit of new beginnings. Choose between the exhilarating 5K or the challenging Half Marathon, both set to take place at 9:00 AM at the scenic Walker Place Park. As you make your way along the picturesque Arthur Ray Teague running/walking trail, enjoy the lively atmosphere, fantastic music, and the camaraderie of fellow participants.
For just $26, you can secure your spot in this unforgettable event as you say goodbye to 2025 and welcome 2026 in style! Participants can also opt for a virtual race experience, ensuring everyone can join in the festivities from anywhere in the continental US. Each participant will receive a coveted Finisher Medal, and there’s even the chance to earn awards in various age categories. Don’t forget to grab your commemorative NYD 2026 shirt for just $25. Whether you’re racing in person or from the comfort of your home, the New Year's Day 5K & Half Marathon is the perfect way to start
For just $26, you can secure your spot in this unforgettable event as you say goodbye to 2025 and welcome 2026 in style! Participants can also opt for a virtual race experience, ensuring everyone can join in the festivities from anywhere in the continental US. Each participant will receive a coveted Finisher Medal, and there’s even the chance to earn awards in various age categories. Don’t forget to grab your commemorative NYD 2026 shirt for just $25. Whether you’re racing in person or from the comfort of your home, the New Year's Day 5K & Half Marathon is the perfect way to start
Organiser's Description
It's never too early to start thinking ahead!
We're starting 2026 the only way we know how, with a race! After you ring in the New Year, take a nap then come out, and join us and RUN (or walk) into the New Year! We're putting on the New Year's Day 5K and New Year's Day Half Marathon.
We thought it would be appropriate to kiss 2025 goodbye, and are offering the New Year's Day 5K or New Year's Day Half Marathon for just $26! We'll have the same great course, music and an awesome Finisher Medal! We'll have shirts as an additional purchase for $25.
We will be starting at 9:00 am at Walker Place Park in Bossier City and running alongside the river on the Arthur Ray Teague running/walking trail.
If you're not ready to be out and about, join us for the virtual 5K, or virtual Half Marathon & we will ship you your swag (continental US only; lower 48 states)! Virtual participants will receive a Finisher Medal and shot at awards! Purchase your commemorative NYD 2026 shirt for just $25.
Well also be presenting overall and age-group awards for each distance in the usual 5-year categories starting at 10 & under.
We're starting 2026 the only way we know how, with a race! After you ring in the New Year, take a nap then come out, and join us and RUN (or walk) into the New Year! We're putting on the New Year's Day 5K and New Year's Day Half Marathon.
We thought it would be appropriate to kiss 2025 goodbye, and are offering the New Year's Day 5K or New Year's Day Half Marathon for just $26! We'll have the same great course, music and an awesome Finisher Medal! We'll have shirts as an additional purchase for $25.
We will be starting at 9:00 am at Walker Place Park in Bossier City and running alongside the river on the Arthur Ray Teague running/walking trail.
If you're not ready to be out and about, join us for the virtual 5K, or virtual Half Marathon & we will ship you your swag (continental US only; lower 48 states)! Virtual participants will receive a Finisher Medal and shot at awards! Purchase your commemorative NYD 2026 shirt for just $25.
Well also be presenting overall and age-group awards for each distance in the usual 5-year categories starting at 10 & under.
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.60 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Thu 1st January 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$29.60
Come out on New Years Day morning and put your feet on the ground at an event to bring in the new year, and get you a great start on those resolutions. -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.60 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
$29.60
Out of town for New Years? Or maybe you're just going to be up late the night before. Either way, you can still score yourself a finisher medal and a shot at some awards. -
Half Marathon
Incl. $3.60 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Thu 1st January 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$29.60
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Virtual Half Marathon
Incl. $3.60 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
$29.60
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4832 Brookshire Arena Dr., Walker Place Park, Bossier City, 71112, LA, United States
New Years Day 5K & Half Marathon-Shreveport
