Race Like A Wildcat! 5k
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Past event
9:15 AM CDT
Shreveport, Louisiana
$22.20–$27.50 · 3 races
5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Race Like A Wildcat! 5K, taking place on Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Shreveport, Caddo. This exciting event is designed for runners of all ages and skill levels, featuring a flat and fast 5K course that starts and finishes at University Elementary School. The day kicks off with a 1/2 mile fun run for kids at 8:00 A.M., followed by the 5K race at 8:15 A.M. Participants can enjoy a friendly competition while helping to raise funds for enhancements to the school's inclusive playground and campus facilities.
With an entry fee of just $25 for the 5K if registered by February 16, or $20 for the kids' fun run, this event is not only a great way to get active but also an opportunity to contribute to the community. Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers, along with trophies for top age group performers. After the race, join fellow Wildcats for refreshments, music, and fun! Don’t miss this chance to connect with the community while enjoying a fantastic day of fitness and camaraderie!
With an entry fee of just $25 for the 5K if registered by February 16, or $20 for the kids' fun run, this event is not only a great way to get active but also an opportunity to contribute to the community. Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers, along with trophies for top age group performers. After the race, join fellow Wildcats for refreshments, music, and fun! Don’t miss this chance to connect with the community while enjoying a fantastic day of fitness and camaraderie!
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Races
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Course map - https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2114714
Entries closed9:15 AM CDT
$27.50
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Fun Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed9:00 AM CDT
$22.20
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Sleep-in Supporter
Incl. $2.50 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 closed9:00 AM CDT
$27.50
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 MARCH 2ND
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 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH (INCLUDES T-SHIRT).
LATE REGISTRATION-$30 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH TO-RACE DAY, MARCH 2ND
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 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2OTH (INCLUDES T-SHIRT).
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1/2 MILE FUN RUN LATE REGISTRATION: $25 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH 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, FEBRUARY 29TH, NOON 6 P.M. AT SPORTSPECTRUM
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FRIDAY, MARCH 1ST, 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 MARCH 2ND
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 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH (INCLUDES T-SHIRT).
LATE REGISTRATION-$30 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH TO-RACE DAY, MARCH 2ND
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 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2OTH (INCLUDES T-SHIRT).
*
1/2 MILE FUN RUN LATE REGISTRATION: $25 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH 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, FEBRUARY 29TH, NOON 6 P.M. AT SPORTSPECTRUM
*
FRIDAY, MARCH 1ST, 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!
Location
9900 Smitherman Dr, Shreveport, 71115, LA, United States
Race Like A Wildcat! 5k
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