Race Like A Wildcat! 5k
- Date Sat 5th April 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Shreveport, Louisiana
- Price $22.20 - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the highly anticipated "Race Like A Wildcat! 5K" event, taking place on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in the vibrant Shreveport community at University Elementary School, located at 9900 Smitherman Drive. This exciting race features a flat and fast 5K course that winds through the neighborhood, perfect for runners of all ages and skill levels. Kicking off the festivities is a 1/2 mile Kids Fun Run at 8:00 A.M., followed by the main 5K race starting at 8:15 A.M.
Join in the fun as participants race to support the school's initiatives, including enhancing an inclusive playground and beautifying the campus. With a registration fee of just $25 through March 14 (including a t-shirt), and $30 for late registration, this event is a fantastic way to engage with the community while promoting fitness and fun. After the race, celebrate with fellow Wildcats as awards are given out, and enjoy water, snacks, and lively music. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the "Race Like A Wildcat! 5K" promises an unforgettable day filled with spirit and camar
Join in the fun as participants race to support the school's initiatives, including enhancing an inclusive playground and beautifying the campus. With a registration fee of just $25 through March 14 (including a t-shirt), and $30 for late registration, this event is a fantastic way to engage with the community while promoting fitness and fun. After the race, celebrate with fellow Wildcats as awards are given out, and enjoy water, snacks, and lively music. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the "Race Like A Wildcat! 5K" promises an unforgettable day filled with spirit and camar
Organiser's Description
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY
UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY IS PROUD TO BRING BACK THEIR 5K RACE ON A FLAT AND FAST COURSE! PLEASE JOIN US TO GATHER THE COMMUNITY FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO RUN, RACE AND HAVE A GOOD TIME AND RAISE MONEY FOR CONTINUING TO ADD TO OUR INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND, BEAUTIFYING OUR CAMPUS, AND REPLACING THE TEMPORARY BUILDINGS WITH A MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING.
RACE DATE: SATURDAY APRIL 5TH, 2025
AT UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 9900 SMITHERMAN DRIVE, SHREVEPORT, LA 71115
START TIMES:
1/2 MILE FUN RUN - 8:00 A.M.
5K - 8:15 A.M.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: 5K RUN: THE 5K RUN WILL BEGIN IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE SCHOOL AND PROCEED THROUGH THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND END BACK AT THE SCHOOL!
ENTRY FEE:
5K REGISTRATION: ALL AGES CAN REGISTER FOR THE 5K.
$25 THROUGH MARCH 14TH (INCLUDES T-SHIRT).
LATE REGISTRATION-$30 MARCH 15TH TO-RACE DAY, APRIL 5TH
SLEEP IN SUPPORTER: IF YOU CANNOT BE THERE AND WANT TO GIVE SUPPORT PRICING IS THE SAME AS THE 5K REGISTRATION (T-SHIRT INCLUDED).
1/2 MILE KIDS FUN RUN: (AGES 10-UNDER)
THE FUN RUN WILL START IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL AND BE A GREAT WARM-UP FOR THE 5K RACE!
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1/2 MILE FUN RUN REGISTRATION: $20 THROUGH MARCH 14TH (INCLUDES T-SHIRT).
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1/2 MILE FUN RUN LATE REGISTRATION: $25 APRIL 15TH TO-RACE DAY, MARCH 2ND
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1/2 MILE FUN RUN CERTIFICATES WILL BE GIVEN TO EACH PARTICIPANT THAT CROSSES THE FINISH LINE!
REGISTRATION:
ONLINE OR
IN PERSON AT SPORTSPECTRUM 6970 FERN AVENUE, SHREVEPORT
AT UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON RACE MORNING STARTING AT 7:00 A.M.
RACE PACKET PICK-UP: PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL RACE T-SHIRT.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 3RD, NOON 6 P.M. AT SPORTSPECTRUM
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FRIDAY, APRIL 4TH, 10 A.M. 5:30 P.M. AT SPORTSPECTRUM
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RACE DAY FROM 7 A.M.-7:45 A.M. AT RACE SITE, UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY
AWARDS: 5K: OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE WINNERS WILL RECEIVE $100 CASH EACH, OVERALL RUNNER UP MALE AND FEMALE $50 CASH EACH.
1ST AND 2ND PLACE MALE AND FEMALE 5K WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A COOL TROPHY IN THE FOLLOWING AGE DIVISIONS: 6-UNDER; 7-8; 9-10; 11-12; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69, 70+
JOIN THE WILDCAT FAMILIES AFTER THE RACE FOR AWARDS, WATER, SNACKS AND MUSIC!
UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY IS PROUD TO BRING BACK THEIR 5K RACE ON A FLAT AND FAST COURSE! PLEASE JOIN US TO GATHER THE COMMUNITY FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO RUN, RACE AND HAVE A GOOD TIME AND RAISE MONEY FOR CONTINUING TO ADD TO OUR INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND, BEAUTIFYING OUR CAMPUS, AND REPLACING THE TEMPORARY BUILDINGS WITH A MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING.
RACE DATE: SATURDAY APRIL 5TH, 2025
AT UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 9900 SMITHERMAN DRIVE, SHREVEPORT, LA 71115
START TIMES:
1/2 MILE FUN RUN - 8:00 A.M.
5K - 8:15 A.M.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: 5K RUN: THE 5K RUN WILL BEGIN IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE SCHOOL AND PROCEED THROUGH THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND END BACK AT THE SCHOOL!
ENTRY FEE:
5K REGISTRATION: ALL AGES CAN REGISTER FOR THE 5K.
$25 THROUGH MARCH 14TH (INCLUDES T-SHIRT).
LATE REGISTRATION-$30 MARCH 15TH TO-RACE DAY, APRIL 5TH
SLEEP IN SUPPORTER: IF YOU CANNOT BE THERE AND WANT TO GIVE SUPPORT PRICING IS THE SAME AS THE 5K REGISTRATION (T-SHIRT INCLUDED).
1/2 MILE KIDS FUN RUN: (AGES 10-UNDER)
THE FUN RUN WILL START IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL AND BE A GREAT WARM-UP FOR THE 5K RACE!
*
1/2 MILE FUN RUN REGISTRATION: $20 THROUGH MARCH 14TH (INCLUDES T-SHIRT).
*
1/2 MILE FUN RUN LATE REGISTRATION: $25 APRIL 15TH TO-RACE DAY, MARCH 2ND
*
1/2 MILE FUN RUN CERTIFICATES WILL BE GIVEN TO EACH PARTICIPANT THAT CROSSES THE FINISH LINE!
REGISTRATION:
ONLINE OR
IN PERSON AT SPORTSPECTRUM 6970 FERN AVENUE, SHREVEPORT
AT UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON RACE MORNING STARTING AT 7:00 A.M.
RACE PACKET PICK-UP: PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL RACE T-SHIRT.
*
THURSDAY, APRIL 3RD, NOON 6 P.M. AT SPORTSPECTRUM
*
FRIDAY, APRIL 4TH, 10 A.M. 5:30 P.M. AT SPORTSPECTRUM
*
RACE DAY FROM 7 A.M.-7:45 A.M. AT RACE SITE, UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY
AWARDS: 5K: OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE WINNERS WILL RECEIVE $100 CASH EACH, OVERALL RUNNER UP MALE AND FEMALE $50 CASH EACH.
1ST AND 2ND PLACE MALE AND FEMALE 5K WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A COOL TROPHY IN THE FOLLOWING AGE DIVISIONS: 6-UNDER; 7-8; 9-10; 11-12; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69, 70+
JOIN THE WILDCAT FAMILIES AFTER THE RACE FOR AWARDS, WATER, SNACKS AND MUSIC!
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th April 2025 (8:15AM EDT)
$27.50
Course map - https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2114714 -
Fun Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th April 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$22.20
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Sleep-In Supporter
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th April 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
If you cannot be there and want to give support for the playground the pricing is then same as then 5k and you get a t-shirt.
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