Race Like A Wildcat! 5k
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Past event
8:00 AM CDT
Shreveport, Louisiana
$22.20–$32.80 · 3 races
5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the "Race Like A Wildcat!" 5K event on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, in Shreveport, Caddo! This vibrant community gathering at University Elementary School invites runners of all ages to participate in a flat and fast 5K course, starting at 8:15 AM. For the younger participants, the 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run kicks off at 8:00 AM, providing a fantastic warm-up for the main event.
This fun-filled day not only promises an exhilarating race but also aims to raise funds for enhancing the school’s inclusive playground and campus facilities. With an entry fee of just $25 until March 14th (including a t-shirt), and $30 for late registrations, everyone can join in on the action! Participants can look forward to awards for winners in various age divisions, cash prizes for top finishers, and a celebratory atmosphere complete with music, snacks, and camaraderie. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to run, race, and support a great cause!
This fun-filled day not only promises an exhilarating race but also aims to raise funds for enhancing the school’s inclusive playground and campus facilities. With an entry fee of just $25 until March 14th (including a t-shirt), and $30 for late registrations, everyone can join in on the action! Participants can look forward to awards for winners in various age divisions, cash prizes for top finishers, and a celebratory atmosphere complete with music, snacks, and camaraderie. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to run, race, and support a great cause!
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Races
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5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Course map - https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2114714
Entries closed8:15 AM CDT
$32.80
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Fun Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed8:00 AM CDT
$22.20
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Sleep-in Supporter
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
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.
Entries closed8:00 AM CDT
$32.80
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, 10:00 A.M. 6 P.M. AT SPORTSPECTRUM
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FRIDAY, APRIL 4TH, 10:00 A.M. 5:30 P.M. AT SPORTSPECTRUM
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RACE DAY FROM 7:00 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, 10:00 A.M. 6 P.M. AT SPORTSPECTRUM
*
FRIDAY, APRIL 4TH, 10:00 A.M. 5:30 P.M. AT SPORTSPECTRUM
*
RACE DAY FROM 7:00 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!
Location
9900 Smitherman Dr, Shreveport, 71115, LA, United States
Race Like A Wildcat! 5k
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