Sportspectrum Firecracker 5k Race for Research
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Shreveport, Louisiana
- Price $16.90 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 42nd Annual Sportspectrum Firecracker 5K Race for Research, taking place on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, in the charming city of Shreveport, Caddo. This festive event invites runners and walkers of all ages to participate in a scenic 5K (3.1 miles) race that begins and ends at the Mall St. Vincent parking lot, featuring the beautiful historic South Highland neighborhood as its backdrop. Kick off your Fourth of July celebrations with the 5K starting at 8:00 A.M. and a special Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run at 7:30 A.M., where every child will earn a finisher's medal!
Registration for the 5K is available at varying rates depending on when you sign up, with early bird options starting at just $25 until April 30th. Plus, the chance to win exciting prize money totaling $2,500 awaits the top male and female winners, with additional awards for those who break course records! After the race, enjoy a delightful post-party featuring hot dogs, hamburgers, and refreshing beverages, making this a fantastic community gathering. Join in the fun and make this Fourth
Registration for the 5K is available at varying rates depending on when you sign up, with early bird options starting at just $25 until April 30th. Plus, the chance to win exciting prize money totaling $2,500 awaits the top male and female winners, with additional awards for those who break course records! After the race, enjoy a delightful post-party featuring hot dogs, hamburgers, and refreshing beverages, making this a fantastic community gathering. Join in the fun and make this Fourth
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO THE 42ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE SPORTSPECTRUM FIRECRACKER 5K RACE FOR RESEARCH RUN & HEALTHWALK.
5K REGISTRATION:
$25 THROUGH APRIL 30TH
$30 MAY 1ST THROUGH JUNE 5TH
$35 JUNE 6TH THRU JULY 3RD
RACE DAY $40.00
**WANT TO SAVE $5.00 ON YOUR REGISTRATION? SELECT "I DO NOT NEED ANOTHER RACE SHIRT" AND SAVE $5.00!
KIDS 1/2 MILE FUN RUN:
$15.00 THROUGH JUNE 5TH
$20.00 JUNE 6TH THROUGH RACE MORNING
DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 4TH, 2026
START TIME: 5K - 8:00 A.M.
FUN RUN - 7:30 A.M.
FUN RUN: 7:30AM. ALL KIDS PARTICIPATING IN THE 1/2 MILE FUN RUN WILL BE AWARDED A FINISHERS MEDAL.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: 5K (3.1 MILES) WILL START AND FINISH AT MALL ST. VINCENT PARKING LOT (DIRECTLY BEHIND SEARS) RACE WILL PROCEED THROUGH HISTORIC SOUTH HIGHLAND SUBDIVISION, ONE OF SHREVEPORTS OLDEST & MOST BEAUTIFUL NEIGHBORHOODS. A SCENIC AND CHALLENGING ROAD RACE FOR RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND SIGHTSEERS.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: BELOW ARE THE PACKET PICK DATES AND TIMES AT SPORTSPECTRUM, 6970 FERN AVENUE.
THURSDAY JUNE 25TH AND FRIDAY JUNE 26TH - 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
SATURDAY JUNE 27TH FROM 9:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.
SUNDAY JUNE 28TH FROM 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
MONDAY JUNE 29TH THRU FRIDAY JULY 3RD FROM 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
RACE DAY AT THE RACE SITE FROM 6:00 A.M. - 7:45 A.M.
YOU CAN REGISTER ON RACE MORNING BUT YOU ARE NOT GUARANTEED A RACE T-SHIRT.
RACE SHIRTS:
AGAIN THIS YEAR YOU GET YOUR CHOICE OF EITHER A SHORT SLEEVE TEE T-SHIRT OR A TANK TOP (ADULT SIZES ONLY FOR TANK TOPS). PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SELECT THE RIGHT ITEM WHEN YOU ARE REGISTERING.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN: MALL ST. VINCENT PARKING LOT BEHIND SEARS, 6:00 A.M. 7:45 A.M. RACE DAY CHECK-IN. YOU MAY REGISTER RACE DAY, BUT WE RECOMMEND EARLY REGISTRATION TO GUARANTEE T-SHIRT. RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS $40.00.
***PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL NOT HOLD OR MAIL RACE SHIRTS. ALL RACE SHIRTS NOT PICKED UP BY THE START OF THE RACE WILL BE GIVEN TO OUR WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS***
SPONSORED BY: SPORTSPECTRUM & SPINE INSTITUTE OF LOUISIANA FOUNDATION
DRINK SPONSORS: GREAT RAFT, EAGLE DISTRIBUTORS
CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS: FOSTER'S ORTHODONTICS, SMOOTHIE KING, MALL ST. VINCENT, SPORTSPECTRUM RACE MANAGEMENT, BROOKS, RYAN BATES, TEAM RWB, SPECIALISTS HEALTH SYSTEM.
SPECIAL THANKS: THE SRM TEAM, THE COSST SWIM TEAM, & ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS!
AWARDS: OVERALL MALE & FEMALE WINNERS RECEIVE $500 EACH, 2ND OVERALL MALE & FEMALE WINNERS RECEIVE $250 EACH. CHECKS WILL BE MAILED. THAT WAY THE WINNERS DO NOT HAVE TO HANG AROUND UNTIL EVERYONE IS DONE.
FIRST 101 MEN AND FIRST 100 FEMALE FINISHERS BE AWARDED A 41ST ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE MUG.
THE FIRST 10 MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS OVER THE AGE OF 50 WILL ALSO BE AWARDED A COMMEMORATIVE MUG***
NO AGE GROUP TROPHIES WILL BE AWARDED, JUST COME OUT AND HAVE FUN! A GREAT WAY TO START YOUR JULY 4TH ACTIVITIES.
$2500.00 IN PRIZE MONEY TO BE WON!
OVERALL MALE & FEMALE WINNER WIN $500.00 EACH!
OVERALL RUNNER-UP MALE & FEMALE WINNERS WIN $250.00 EACH!
BEAT THE COURSE RECORD AND WIN AN ADDITIONAL $500!!
COURSE RECORDS
MENS 2014 BEN CHESARS 14:38 WOMEN 2020 TAYLOR DARE 16:43
POST PARTY: HOT DOGS, HAMBURGERS, FRESH FRUIT, ICE COLD GREAT RAFT BEER, OZARKA ICE COLD WATER.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: 5K (3.1 MILES) WILL START AND FINISH AT MALL ST. VINCENT PARKING LOT (DIRECTLY BEHIND SEARS) RACE WILL PROCEED THROUGH HISTORIC SOUTH HIGHLAND SUBDIVISION, ONE OF SHREVEPORTS OLDEST & MOST BEAUTIFUL NEIGHBORHOODS. A SCENIC AND CHALLENGING ROAD RACE FOR RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND SIGHTSEERS.
BABY JOGGERS: STROLLERS, WAGONS, BABY JOGGERS, AND ANY HAND PUSHED OR PULLED VEHICLE WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE COURSE, BUT AT A WALK PACE CAPACITY ONLY. ABSOLUTELY NO IN-LINE SKATES, ROLLER SKATES WILL BE ALLOWED ON RUN COURSE. THIS RULE IS AN RRCA REGULATION!
WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE A VOLUNTEER IN ANY CAPACITY BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER THE RACE, PLEASE CALL MATT MCVICAR AT 798.1241 OR SEND YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER TO RUN.SRM@GMAIL.COM SUBJECT: FIRECRACKER VOLUNTEER.
REFUND & RACE ENTRY TRANSFER POLICY:
REFUNDS:
WE UNDERSTAND THAT THINGS COME UP. IF YOU CAN NO LONGER RUN THE RACE, AND NEED CANCEL MORE THAN 30 DAYS IN ADVANCE, YOU WILL RECEIVE 100% REFUND. IF YOU CANCEL BETWEEN 30 DAYS AND TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO RACE DAY, YOU WILL RECEIVE 50% REFUND. WE WILL NOT ALLOW ANY REFUNDS LESS THAN TWO WEEKS BEFORE RACE DAY. NO EXCEPTIONS.
RACE ENTRY TRANSFERS:
WE WILL ALLOW RACE ENTRY TRANSFERS TO ANOTHER PERSON AS LONG AS THE TRANSFER IS DONE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO RACE DAY. THERE IS A $10.00 CHARGE FOR TRANSFERS. NO EXCEPTIONS.
PLEASE CONTACT SRM IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL OR WANT TO TRANSFER A RACE ENTRY. EMAIL: RUN.SRM@GMAIL.COM
5K REGISTRATION:
$25 THROUGH APRIL 30TH
$30 MAY 1ST THROUGH JUNE 5TH
$35 JUNE 6TH THRU JULY 3RD
RACE DAY $40.00
**WANT TO SAVE $5.00 ON YOUR REGISTRATION? SELECT "I DO NOT NEED ANOTHER RACE SHIRT" AND SAVE $5.00!
KIDS 1/2 MILE FUN RUN:
$15.00 THROUGH JUNE 5TH
$20.00 JUNE 6TH THROUGH RACE MORNING
DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 4TH, 2026
START TIME: 5K - 8:00 A.M.
FUN RUN - 7:30 A.M.
FUN RUN: 7:30AM. ALL KIDS PARTICIPATING IN THE 1/2 MILE FUN RUN WILL BE AWARDED A FINISHERS MEDAL.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: 5K (3.1 MILES) WILL START AND FINISH AT MALL ST. VINCENT PARKING LOT (DIRECTLY BEHIND SEARS) RACE WILL PROCEED THROUGH HISTORIC SOUTH HIGHLAND SUBDIVISION, ONE OF SHREVEPORTS OLDEST & MOST BEAUTIFUL NEIGHBORHOODS. A SCENIC AND CHALLENGING ROAD RACE FOR RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND SIGHTSEERS.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: BELOW ARE THE PACKET PICK DATES AND TIMES AT SPORTSPECTRUM, 6970 FERN AVENUE.
THURSDAY JUNE 25TH AND FRIDAY JUNE 26TH - 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
SATURDAY JUNE 27TH FROM 9:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.
SUNDAY JUNE 28TH FROM 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
MONDAY JUNE 29TH THRU FRIDAY JULY 3RD FROM 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
RACE DAY AT THE RACE SITE FROM 6:00 A.M. - 7:45 A.M.
YOU CAN REGISTER ON RACE MORNING BUT YOU ARE NOT GUARANTEED A RACE T-SHIRT.
RACE SHIRTS:
AGAIN THIS YEAR YOU GET YOUR CHOICE OF EITHER A SHORT SLEEVE TEE T-SHIRT OR A TANK TOP (ADULT SIZES ONLY FOR TANK TOPS). PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SELECT THE RIGHT ITEM WHEN YOU ARE REGISTERING.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN: MALL ST. VINCENT PARKING LOT BEHIND SEARS, 6:00 A.M. 7:45 A.M. RACE DAY CHECK-IN. YOU MAY REGISTER RACE DAY, BUT WE RECOMMEND EARLY REGISTRATION TO GUARANTEE T-SHIRT. RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS $40.00.
***PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL NOT HOLD OR MAIL RACE SHIRTS. ALL RACE SHIRTS NOT PICKED UP BY THE START OF THE RACE WILL BE GIVEN TO OUR WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS***
SPONSORED BY: SPORTSPECTRUM & SPINE INSTITUTE OF LOUISIANA FOUNDATION
DRINK SPONSORS: GREAT RAFT, EAGLE DISTRIBUTORS
CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS: FOSTER'S ORTHODONTICS, SMOOTHIE KING, MALL ST. VINCENT, SPORTSPECTRUM RACE MANAGEMENT, BROOKS, RYAN BATES, TEAM RWB, SPECIALISTS HEALTH SYSTEM.
SPECIAL THANKS: THE SRM TEAM, THE COSST SWIM TEAM, & ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS!
AWARDS: OVERALL MALE & FEMALE WINNERS RECEIVE $500 EACH, 2ND OVERALL MALE & FEMALE WINNERS RECEIVE $250 EACH. CHECKS WILL BE MAILED. THAT WAY THE WINNERS DO NOT HAVE TO HANG AROUND UNTIL EVERYONE IS DONE.
FIRST 101 MEN AND FIRST 100 FEMALE FINISHERS BE AWARDED A 41ST ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE MUG.
THE FIRST 10 MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS OVER THE AGE OF 50 WILL ALSO BE AWARDED A COMMEMORATIVE MUG***
NO AGE GROUP TROPHIES WILL BE AWARDED, JUST COME OUT AND HAVE FUN! A GREAT WAY TO START YOUR JULY 4TH ACTIVITIES.
$2500.00 IN PRIZE MONEY TO BE WON!
OVERALL MALE & FEMALE WINNER WIN $500.00 EACH!
OVERALL RUNNER-UP MALE & FEMALE WINNERS WIN $250.00 EACH!
BEAT THE COURSE RECORD AND WIN AN ADDITIONAL $500!!
COURSE RECORDS
MENS 2014 BEN CHESARS 14:38 WOMEN 2020 TAYLOR DARE 16:43
POST PARTY: HOT DOGS, HAMBURGERS, FRESH FRUIT, ICE COLD GREAT RAFT BEER, OZARKA ICE COLD WATER.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: 5K (3.1 MILES) WILL START AND FINISH AT MALL ST. VINCENT PARKING LOT (DIRECTLY BEHIND SEARS) RACE WILL PROCEED THROUGH HISTORIC SOUTH HIGHLAND SUBDIVISION, ONE OF SHREVEPORTS OLDEST & MOST BEAUTIFUL NEIGHBORHOODS. A SCENIC AND CHALLENGING ROAD RACE FOR RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND SIGHTSEERS.
BABY JOGGERS: STROLLERS, WAGONS, BABY JOGGERS, AND ANY HAND PUSHED OR PULLED VEHICLE WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE COURSE, BUT AT A WALK PACE CAPACITY ONLY. ABSOLUTELY NO IN-LINE SKATES, ROLLER SKATES WILL BE ALLOWED ON RUN COURSE. THIS RULE IS AN RRCA REGULATION!
WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE A VOLUNTEER IN ANY CAPACITY BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER THE RACE, PLEASE CALL MATT MCVICAR AT 798.1241 OR SEND YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER TO RUN.SRM@GMAIL.COM SUBJECT: FIRECRACKER VOLUNTEER.
REFUND & RACE ENTRY TRANSFER POLICY:
REFUNDS:
WE UNDERSTAND THAT THINGS COME UP. IF YOU CAN NO LONGER RUN THE RACE, AND NEED CANCEL MORE THAN 30 DAYS IN ADVANCE, YOU WILL RECEIVE 100% REFUND. IF YOU CANCEL BETWEEN 30 DAYS AND TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO RACE DAY, YOU WILL RECEIVE 50% REFUND. WE WILL NOT ALLOW ANY REFUNDS LESS THAN TWO WEEKS BEFORE RACE DAY. NO EXCEPTIONS.
RACE ENTRY TRANSFERS:
WE WILL ALLOW RACE ENTRY TRANSFERS TO ANOTHER PERSON AS LONG AS THE TRANSFER IS DONE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO RACE DAY. THERE IS A $10.00 CHARGE FOR TRANSFERS. NO EXCEPTIONS.
PLEASE CONTACT SRM IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL OR WANT TO TRANSFER A RACE ENTRY. EMAIL: RUN.SRM@GMAIL.COM
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