The Great Gator 5K & Fun Run
- Date Sat 3rd May 2025
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Bossier City, Louisiana
- Price $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at The Great Gator 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Bossier City, Louisiana! This annual event, now in its 4th year, promises to be a delightful celebration of community spirit, with proceeds benefitting Elm Grove Elementary. Participants can choose between the Gator 5K, a 3.1-mile run/walk that kicks off at 8:00 AM at Walker Park, or the shorter Fun Run, a half-mile jaunt around the park. Both events include a t-shirt for all registered participants, so be sure to register early to guarantee your shirt!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking for a fun day out with family, The Great Gator event welcomes everyone, including leashed dogs, strollers, and wagons—just remember to keep it at a walking pace! For those who prefer to sleep in, the Lazy Gator option lets you snag a t-shirt without racing. Join us for a day filled with excitement, camaraderie, and community support—mark your calendars and come out to show your Gator pride!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking for a fun day out with family, The Great Gator event welcomes everyone, including leashed dogs, strollers, and wagons—just remember to keep it at a walking pace! For those who prefer to sleep in, the Lazy Gator option lets you snag a t-shirt without racing. Join us for a day filled with excitement, camaraderie, and community support—mark your calendars and come out to show your Gator pride!
Organiser's Description
This is the 4th ANNUAL GREAT GATOR 5K AND FUN RUN. We are raising money for Elm Grove Elementary. We do this race to get our kids out in the community and give the community the opportunity to show their support.
REGISTER EARLY! No shirts are guaranteed to late registrants.
GATOR 5K - a 3.1 mile run/walk plus a t-shirt.
FUN RUN - a 1/2 mile run/ walk around the park plus a t-shirt.
LAZY GATOR - Sleep-in morning of the race, but come get a t-shirt during packet pick up!
DATE & STARTING TIME: Saturday, May 3, 2025. The 5K run/walk will begin at 8:00am at the Walker Park on the Arthur Ray Teague Parkway.
T-SHIRTS & RACE PACKET PICKUP: Run Wild 9462 Ellerbe Rd.
Thursday, May 1st from 11 am- 6 pm
Friday, May 2nd from 10 am-5:30 pm.
You may also pick up your packet on race day at the race site at 7:00am.
SPECIAL NOTE: Leashed dogs are invited!! 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 inline skates, roller skates or runners with baby strollers will be allowed on run course. This rule is an RRCA regulation!
REGISTER EARLY! No shirts are guaranteed to late registrants.
GATOR 5K - a 3.1 mile run/walk plus a t-shirt.
FUN RUN - a 1/2 mile run/ walk around the park plus a t-shirt.
LAZY GATOR - Sleep-in morning of the race, but come get a t-shirt during packet pick up!
DATE & STARTING TIME: Saturday, May 3, 2025. The 5K run/walk will begin at 8:00am at the Walker Park on the Arthur Ray Teague Parkway.
T-SHIRTS & RACE PACKET PICKUP: Run Wild 9462 Ellerbe Rd.
Thursday, May 1st from 11 am- 6 pm
Friday, May 2nd from 10 am-5:30 pm.
You may also pick up your packet on race day at the race site at 7:00am.
SPECIAL NOTE: Leashed dogs are invited!! 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 inline skates, roller skates or runners with baby strollers will be allowed on run course. This rule is an RRCA regulation!
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