Shreveport Father's Day 5k run/ walk

Saturday, June 10, 2023 Past event
9:30 AM CDT
Shreveport, Louisiana
$16.90–$27.50 · 3 races
5km

Event summary

Get ready for a fantastic family-friendly event at the Shreveport Father's Day 5K Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, June 10th, 2023, at Southern Hills Park in Shreveport, Louisiana! This exciting day kicks off with a 1/2 Mile Fun Run at 8:00 A.M., followed by the main 5K race starting at 8:30 A.M. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a leisurely walk, this event is perfect for everyone, including mothers and children. Registration fees are affordable, with options for families, and all pre-registered participants will receive a special Father's Day 5K T-shirt.

Join the mission to support single fathers heading off to college and provide school supplies for children in need. After the race, stick around for a lively post-party featuring free food, drinks, horseback riding, snow cones, and more! Plus, those who can’t attend can still show support by signing up as a Sleep-In Supporter. Don't miss out on this heartwarming event filled with community spirit, fun, and healthy activities!

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Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    9:30 AM CDT

    $27.50

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  • Sleep in Supporter

    Incl. $2.50 Fee &

    If you cannot be there but you still want to show your support, sign up as a sleep-in supporter. Registration for a sleep-in supporter is only $20. Sleep-in supporters do not receiver a t-shirt.

    9:30 AM CDT

    $27.50

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  • Fun Run

    Incl. $1.90 Fee &

    Fun Run is $15.00, but you do not get a race shirt unless you sign up for the 5k.

    9:00 AM CDT

    $16.90

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Organiser's description

ON A MISSION LLC HAS PARTNERED WITH IGIVE A 501(C) (3) NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, FOR THE SHREVEPORT/BOSSIER AREA. OUR PRIMARY GOAL IS TO HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TO GIVE TO SINGLE FATHER WITH CHILDREN GOING OFF TO COLLEGE AND HELP THOSE IN NEED OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES AS CHILDREN GO BACK TO SCHOOL.



DATE & STARTING TIME: SATURDAY, JUNE 10TH, 2023 5K 8:30 A.M. 1/2 MILE FUN RUN AT 8:00 A.M.



LOCATION: SOUTHERN HILLS PARK, SHREVEPORT, LA



5K REGISTRATION: AGES 19 & OLDER $20.00 THROUGH MAY 15TH,

$25.00 MAY 16TH JUNE 9TH,

RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS $35.



CHILDREN INFANT TO 5 YEARS OLD $5.00 UNTIL MAY 15TH,

$10.00 MAY 16TH JUNE 9TH, RACE DAY IS $15.00



CHILDREN 6-18 YEARS OLD $10.00 UNTIL MAY 15TH,

$15.00 MAY 16TH JUNE 9TH, RACE DAY IS $20.00



FAMILIES OF 4-5 PEOPLE (IMMEDIATE FAMILY) CAN REGISTER FOR $75.00 THROUGH MAY 15TH.



FUN RUN REGISTRATION: FUN RUN IS $15, BUT YOU DO NOT GET A RACE SHIRT UNLESS YOU REGISTER FOR THE 5K.



LET US KNOW WHAT SCHOOL YOU ATTEND. THE SCHOOL WITH THE MOST REGISTRATIONS WINS $500.00



SLEEP-IN SUPPORTER: IF YOU CANNOT BE THERE BUT STILL WOULD LIKE TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT, SIGN UP AS A SLEEP-IN SUPPORTER. REGISTRATION FEE FOR SLEEP-IN SUPPORTER IS $20. SLEEP-IN SUPPORTERS DO NOT RECEIVE A SHIRT.



REGISTER EARLY! NO SHIRTS GUARANTEED TO LATE REGISTRANTS.



THIS RACE IS OPEN TO BOTH FATHERS AND MOTHERS!!! SO THE WHOLE FAMILY CAN PARTICIPATE.



T-SHIRTS & RACE PACKET PICK-UP: EVERY PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE AN ORIGINAL FATHERS DAY 5K RUN/ WALK T-SHIRT.

PACKET PICK UP WILL BE HELD AT SPORTSPECTRUM,

FRIDAY, JUNE 9TH FROM 10 AM-5:30 PM.

RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP STARTS AT 7:30 A.M. AT THE RACE SITE.



AWARDS: OVERALL MALE & FEMALE WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A TROPHY.

ADDITIONALLY, 1ST & 2ND PLACE IN EACH OF THE AGE GROUPS WILL RECEIVE AN AWARD.

AGE GROUPS: 11-UNDER, 12-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

***ALL AWARDS WILL BE MAILED TO THE WINNERS AFTER THE RACE***



POST PARTY: STICK AROUND FOR FOOD AND DRINKS AFTER THE RACE.

THERE WILL BE FREE FOOD, HORSE BACK RIDING, SNOW CONES AND MUCH MORE AFTER THE 5K RUN AND WALK!!



SPECIAL NOTE: STROLLERS, WAGONS, BABY JOGGERS, AND ANY HAND PUSHED OR PULLED VEHICLE WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE COURSE, BUT MUST START IN THE BACK.

Location

Southern Hills Park, 1002 West Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, 71118, LA, United States

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