Salute to Veterans 5k/10k/Half Marathon - Shreveport

Saturday, October 30, 2027

8:30 AM CDT

Bossier City, Louisiana

Free–$75.80 · 15 races

5km, 10km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Join us on Saturday, October 30, 2027, for the exhilarating Salute to Veterans 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon in Bossier City, Louisiana! Taking place at the picturesque Walker Place Park, this event is a heartfelt tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country. Whether you’re participating in honor of a veteran, alongside one, or as a veteran yourself, this race is a vibrant celebration of gratitude and community spirit.

All veterans will race for free, while active-duty military can join the fun for just $15. Family members and supporters are encouraged to participate at the regular registration rate, making this a special day for everyone involved. Each participant will receive a custom finisher medal to commemorate their achievement, because every mile run in honor of our heroes deserves recognition. With awards for the top finishers in various categories, including overall and age group awards, this event promises friendly competition and camaraderie. Come run, walk, or cheer in support of our veterans—because honoring their service never goes out of stride!

Races

5k

Opens in 4 months

Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

8:30 AM CDT

$28.60
10k

Opens in 4 months

Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

8:30 AM CDT

$33.60
Half Marathon

Opens in 4 months

Incl. $4.10 Fee & T-Shirt

8:30 AM CDT

$49.10
Virtual 5k
Virtual
Opens in 4 months

Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

8:30 AM CDT

$29.60
Virtual 10k
Virtual
Opens in 4 months

Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

8:30 AM CDT

$29.60
Virtual Half Marathon
Virtual
Opens in 4 months

Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

8:30 AM CDT

$29.60
5k-Veteran

Opens in 4 months

Incl. T-Shirt

This event (Veteran 5K) is FREE for Veterans. Veterans receive a free race entry, finisher medal and chance at awards. Race shirt will have to be purchased at time of registration if you would like one. A form of Veteran ID will need to shown at registration/bib pick up.

8:30 AM CDT

Free
10k-Veteran

Opens in 4 months

Incl. T-Shirt

This event (Veteran 10K) is FREE for Veterans. Veterans receive a free race entry, finisher medal and chance at awards. Race shirt will have to be purchased at time of registration if you would like one. A form of Veteran ID will need to shown at registration/bib pick up.

8:30 AM CDT

Free
Half Marathon-Veteran

Opens in 4 months

Incl. T-Shirt

This event (Veteran Half Marathon) is FREE for Veterans. Veterans receive a free race entry, finisher medal and chance at awards. Race shirt will have to be purchased at time of registration if you would like one. A form of Veteran ID will need to shown at registration/bib pick up.

8:30 AM CDT

Free
5k-Active Duty

Opens in 4 months

Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

This event (Active Duty 5K) is $15 for Active Duty Personal. Active Duty receive, finisher medal and chance at awards. Race shirt will have to be purchased at time of registration if you would like one. A form of Military ID will need to shown at registration/bib pick up.

8:30 AM CDT

$18.60
10k-Active Duty

Opens in 4 months

Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

This event (Active Duty 10K) is $15 for Active Duty Personal. Active Duty receive, finisher medal and chance at awards. Race shirt will have to be purchased at time of registration if you would like one. A form of Military ID will need to shown at registration/bib pick up.

8:30 AM CDT

$18.60
Half Marathon-Active Duty

Opens in 4 months

Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

This event (Active Duty Half Marathon) is $15 for Active Duty Personal. Active Duty receive, finisher medal and chance at awards. Race shirt will have to be purchased at time of registration if you would like one. A form of Military ID will need to shown at registration/bib pick up.

8:30 AM CDT

$18.60
5k-Mail Me My Swag

Opens in 9 months

Incl. $4.10 Fee & T-Shirt

Sleep in on race morning! Get your bib and shirt mailed to you before the race.

8:30 AM CDT

$54.10
10k-Mail Me My Swag

Opens in 9 months

Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt

Sleep in on race morning! Get your bib and shirt mailed to you before the race.

8:30 AM CDT

$59.90
Half Marathon-Mail Me My Swag

Opens in 9 months

Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt

Sleep in on race morning! Get your bib and shirt mailed to you before the race.

8:30 AM CDT

$75.80

Organiser's description

JOIN US AT WALKER PLACE PARK IN BOSSIER CITY, LA FOR THE SALUTE TO VETERANS 5K/10K/HALF MARATHON, A MEANINGFUL RACE DEDICATED TO HONORING THE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE SERVED OUR COUNTRY. WHETHER YOURE RUNNING IN TRIBUTE, ALONGSIDE A VETERAN, OR AS A VETERAN YOURSELF, THIS EVENT IS A POWERFUL WAY TO SHOW GRATITUDE AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT.

AS A TOKEN OF APPRECIATION, ALL VETERANS RACE FOR FREE, AND ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY CAN PARTICIPATE FOR JUST $15. FAMILY MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO JOIN AT THE REGULAR REGISTRATION RATE AND BE PART OF THIS SPECIAL DAY OF RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATION. (ID REQUIRED - ANY FORM OF GOVERNMENT ISSUED MILITARY ID)

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL UPON CROSSING THE FINISH LINEBECAUSE EVERY MILE RUN IN HONOR OF OUR HEROES DESERVES TO BE CELEBRATED.

FOR THOSE LOOKING TO COMPETE, THIS RACE DELIVERS. AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE TOP THREE MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL FINISHERS IN EACH DISTANCE, AS WELL AS THE TOP THREE OVERALL MASTERS, GRAND MASTERS, AND SENIOR MASTERS MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS. IN ADDITION, THE TOP THREE ATHLETES IN EACH OF THE TRADITIONAL FIVE-YEAR AGE GROUPS (STARTING AT 10 & UNDER) WILL EARN AWARDS ACROSS ALL RACE DISTANCES.

COME RUN, WALK, AND STAND IN SUPPORTBECAUSE HONORING OUR VETERANS NEVER GOES OUT OF STRIDE.