Red Kettle Run
- Date Sat 1st November 2025
- Time 7:45AM CDT
- Location Shreveport, Louisiana
- Price $27.50
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the annual Red Kettle Run on Saturday, November 1st, 2025, in beautiful Shreveport, Caddo! This exciting event features a variety of race distances, including a Fun Run, a 5K, and a 10K, all held at LSUS behind the HPE building. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a leisurely walk, there's something for everyone while supporting a great cause.
The Red Kettle Run is organized to support the philanthropic efforts of local charities, including the Merkle Center of Hope Shelter and the Boys & Girls Club, among others. Registration fees start at just $25 for early birds, and participants can also enjoy the opportunity to win cash prizes and medals in various age categories. Plus, schools can join in the fun with a special challenge for the most participants, making this not just a race, but a community celebration! Be part of this uplifting event and help make a difference while enjoying a day filled with fun, fitness, and fellowship. Don't miss out on the after-party with food and awards for the winners!
The Red Kettle Run is organized to support the philanthropic efforts of local charities, including the Merkle Center of Hope Shelter and the Boys & Girls Club, among others. Registration fees start at just $25 for early birds, and participants can also enjoy the opportunity to win cash prizes and medals in various age categories. Plus, schools can join in the fun with a special challenge for the most participants, making this not just a race, but a community celebration! Be part of this uplifting event and help make a difference while enjoying a day filled with fun, fitness, and fellowship. Don't miss out on the after-party with food and awards for the winners!
Organiser's Description
THE SALVATION ARMY WOMENS AUXILIARY ANNUAL RED KETTLE RUN IS AN EVENT TO SUPPORT THE PHILANTHROPIC AND HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS. THESE EFFORTS INCLUDE, BUT IT NOT LIMITED TO THE NEEDS OF THE MERKLE CENTER OF HOPE SHELTER, THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, ANGEL TREE PARTICIPANTS, HOLIDAY MEALS ASSISTANCE, AND EMERGENCY PROGRAMS/SERVICES. JOIN US FOR AN EXCITING EVENT AND HELP US IN SUPPORTING AN ACTIVE LOCAL NON-PROFIT IN OUR COMMUNITY.
DATE: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1ST, 2025
COURSE DESCRIPTION: FUN RUN, 5K, & 10K & WALK HELD AT LSUS | RUN OR WALK
_***BEHIND THE HPE BUILDING_
ENTRY FEES:
*
$ 25 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION TILL OCTOBER 3RD
*
$ 30 REGULAR REGISTRATION OCTOBER 4TH TO OCTOBER 31ST
*
$ 35 LATE/AT THE DOOR REGISTRATION NOV. 1ST
**IF YOU DO NOT WANT ANOTHER RACE SHIRT, CHOOSE NO SHIRT AND SAVE $5.00 ON YOUR REGISTRATION.
RACE PACKET: MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER BEFORE MIDNIGHT OCTOBER 22ND TO GUARANTEE YOU GET YOUR SIZE RACE SHIRT.
SLEEP-IN SUPPORTER: $ 25 DONATION TO THE ORGANIZATION
IF YOU CANNOT BE THERE BUT WOULD LIKE TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT. (YOU WILL STILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT)
MILITARY, FIRST-RESPONDERS, AND AINSLEYS ANGELS RACERS WILL BE ABLE TO REGISTER FOR $25 (DATES DO NOT APPLY).
IF REGISTERING AFTER OCTOBER 3RD, PLEASE CALL JULIE AT 318-424-3200 EXT. 5 FOR SPECIAL REGISTRATION CODE (EACH CODE IS UNIQUE)
YOU MAY REGISTER AT SPORTSPECTRUM OR ONLINE AT WWW.SPORTSPECTRUMUSA.COM OR ON RACE DAY STARTING AT 6:30 A.M. AT THE RACE SITE.
RACE PACKETS CAN BE PICKED UP AT SPORTSPECTRUM ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30TH FROM NOON-6:00 P.M.,
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31ST, 10 AM 5:30 PM
RACE DAY FROM 6:30 AM TO 7:15 AM AT THE RACE SITE.
AWARDS:
OVERALL 10K MALE & FEMALE WINNERS WILL RECEIVE $200 CASH,
OVERALL 5K MALE & FEMALE WINNERS WILL RECEIVE $100 CASH,
1ST AND 2ND PLACE MALE AND FEMALE WINNERS FOR 10K AND 5K WILL RECEIVE MEDALS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS: 8-UNDER, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.
***THIS YEAR WE ARE HAVING A SCHOOL CHALLENGE. THE SCHOOL WITH THE MOST PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A SPECIAL AWARD. SO IF YOU ARE OF SCHOOL AGE MAKE SURE YOU ANSWER THE SCHOOL CHALLENGE QUESTION.
FUN RUN: PARTICIPATION MEDALS WILL BE PROVIDED.
JOIN US FOR THE AFTER PARTY FOOD, AWARDS.
DATE: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1ST, 2025
COURSE DESCRIPTION: FUN RUN, 5K, & 10K & WALK HELD AT LSUS | RUN OR WALK
_***BEHIND THE HPE BUILDING_
ENTRY FEES:
*
$ 25 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION TILL OCTOBER 3RD
*
$ 30 REGULAR REGISTRATION OCTOBER 4TH TO OCTOBER 31ST
*
$ 35 LATE/AT THE DOOR REGISTRATION NOV. 1ST
**IF YOU DO NOT WANT ANOTHER RACE SHIRT, CHOOSE NO SHIRT AND SAVE $5.00 ON YOUR REGISTRATION.
RACE PACKET: MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER BEFORE MIDNIGHT OCTOBER 22ND TO GUARANTEE YOU GET YOUR SIZE RACE SHIRT.
SLEEP-IN SUPPORTER: $ 25 DONATION TO THE ORGANIZATION
IF YOU CANNOT BE THERE BUT WOULD LIKE TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT. (YOU WILL STILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT)
MILITARY, FIRST-RESPONDERS, AND AINSLEYS ANGELS RACERS WILL BE ABLE TO REGISTER FOR $25 (DATES DO NOT APPLY).
IF REGISTERING AFTER OCTOBER 3RD, PLEASE CALL JULIE AT 318-424-3200 EXT. 5 FOR SPECIAL REGISTRATION CODE (EACH CODE IS UNIQUE)
YOU MAY REGISTER AT SPORTSPECTRUM OR ONLINE AT WWW.SPORTSPECTRUMUSA.COM OR ON RACE DAY STARTING AT 6:30 A.M. AT THE RACE SITE.
RACE PACKETS CAN BE PICKED UP AT SPORTSPECTRUM ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30TH FROM NOON-6:00 P.M.,
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31ST, 10 AM 5:30 PM
RACE DAY FROM 6:30 AM TO 7:15 AM AT THE RACE SITE.
AWARDS:
OVERALL 10K MALE & FEMALE WINNERS WILL RECEIVE $200 CASH,
OVERALL 5K MALE & FEMALE WINNERS WILL RECEIVE $100 CASH,
1ST AND 2ND PLACE MALE AND FEMALE WINNERS FOR 10K AND 5K WILL RECEIVE MEDALS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS: 8-UNDER, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.
***THIS YEAR WE ARE HAVING A SCHOOL CHALLENGE. THE SCHOOL WITH THE MOST PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A SPECIAL AWARD. SO IF YOU ARE OF SCHOOL AGE MAKE SURE YOU ANSWER THE SCHOOL CHALLENGE QUESTION.
FUN RUN: PARTICIPATION MEDALS WILL BE PROVIDED.
JOIN US FOR THE AFTER PARTY FOOD, AWARDS.
Races
-
1/2 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 1st November 2025 (7:45AM CDT)
$27.50
-
5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 1st November 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$27.50
Race starts and finishes behind the HPE Building on the campus of LSUS. You will run two loops for the 5k. -
10k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 1st November 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$27.50
Race starts and finishes behind the HPE Building on the campus of LSUS. You will run 4 loops for the 10k. -
Sleep-In Supporter
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 1st November 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$27.50
If you cannot be there but would like to show your support. (You will still receive a race t-shirt)
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LSUS Campus-behind the HPE building, 1 University Drive, Shreveport, 71105, LA, United States
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