Winnie's Way 5k Rescue Run

Saturday, August 19, 2023 Past event
9:00 AM CDT
Bossier City, Louisiana
$11.60–$32.80 · 3 races
5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Winnie's Way 5k Rescue Run on Saturday, August 19th, 2023, in Bossier City, Louisiana! This heartwarming event kicks off at the scenic Arthur Ray Teague Boat Launch, with the 5K race starting promptly at 8:00 a.m. and a 1/2 mile fun run for the little ones beginning at 7:45 a.m. Participants can enjoy a straightforward out-and-back course along the bike path while supporting a noble cause—proceeds from the event will go to Winnie's Wish, providing essential care and loving homes for rescue dogs with special needs.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just want to support a great cause, there’s something for everyone! Early registration is just $25 until August 9th, so don’t miss out on securing your spot and a guaranteed race shirt. Plus, for those who prefer to sleep in, the Lazy Dawg Sleep-In Supporter option allows you to participate without breaking a sweat. After the race, stick around for refreshments, awards, and the chance to meet adorable adoptable pets from local animal rescue organizations. Bring your leashed furry friends along—it’s a day

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Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Starting at the Stoner Boat Launch an out and back course on the Clyde Fant Bike path.

    9:00 AM CDT

    $32.80

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  • 1/2 Mile Fun Run

    Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    8:45 AM CDT

    $11.60

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  • Lazy Dawg Sleep-in supporter

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Dont feel like getting up and running? Not a problem! Sign up as a sleep-in supporter. You still get a race shirt you just dont have to break a sweat to get it!

    9:00 AM CDT

    $32.80

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Organiser's description

WHEN: SATURDAY, AUGUST 17TH, 2024

WHERE: ARTHUR RAY TEAGUE BOAT LAUNCH, BOSSIER CITY, LA



TIME: 5K RACE BEGINS AT 8:00 A.M.

1/2 MILE FUN RUN STARTS AT 7:45 A.M.



ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE RACE WILL GO TO SUPPORT WINNIES WISH THAT ALL RESCUE DOGS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS OBTAIN PROPER CARE AND LOVING HOMES! VISIT WWW.WINNIESWAY.ORG http://www.winniesway.org FOR MORE ABOUT OUR MISSION!



COURSE DESCRIPTION: STARTING AT THE ARTHUR RAY TEAGUE BOAT LAUNCH, REAL SIMPLE OUT AND BACK ON THE BIKE PATH.



REGISTRATION: EARLY REGISTRATION IS $25 UNTIL AUGUST 9TH,

$30 AUG. 10TH AUG. 18TH.

RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS $35.



BE SURE TO REGISTER EARLY, AS SHIRT SIZES ARE ONLY GUARANTEED FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER BY AUGUST 10TH @ 3:00 P.M.



LAZY DAWG SLEEP-IN SUPPORTER: DONT FEEL LIKE GETTING UP AND RUNNING? NOT A PROBLEM! SIGN UP AS A SLEEP-IN SUPPORTER. YOU STILL GET A RACE SHIRT YOU JUST DONT HAVE TO BREAK A SWEAT TO GET IT!




PACKET PICK UP: YOU MAY PICK UP YOUR PACKET AT SPORTSPECTRUM ON THURSDAY AUG. 15TH FROM NOON- 6:00 P.M. AND FRIDAY AUG. 16TH FROM 10:00 A.M. 5:30 P.M. YOU MAY ALSO PICK UP YOUR PACKET ON RACE DAY AT THE RACE SITE STARTING AT 7:00AM.



AWARDS: OVERALL MALE & FEMALE FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE A $200 CASH PRIZE AND A TROPHY. 1ST PLACE MALE & FEMALE IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS WILL ALSO RECEIVE A TROPHY.

AGE GROUPS: 12 & UNDER, 1317, 18-29, 3039, 4049, 5059, AND 60+.



POST PARTY: BE SURE TO STAY AFTER THE RACE FOR REFRESHMENTS AND AWARDS!!



SEVERAL AREA ANIMAL RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS ALSO PLAN TO BE PRESENT WITH ADOPTABLE PETS AND INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR ORGANIZATIONS!



SPECIAL NOTES: YOU ARE WELCOME TO BRING YOUR DOG TO THE RACE, AS LONG AS IT IS LEASHED AT ALL TIMES. STROLLERS, WAGONS, BABY JOGGERS, AND ANY HAND PUSHED OR PULLED VEHICLE WILL ALSO BE ALLOWED ON THE COURSE, BUT AT A WALK PACE ONLY. ABSOLUTELY NO IN-LINE SKATES, ROLLER SKATES, OR RUNNERS WITH BABY STROLLERS WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE RUN COURSE. THIS RULE IS AN RRCA REGULATION!

Location

Arthur Ray Teague Boat Launch, 3140 Arthur Ray Teague Parkway, Bossier, 71112, LA, United States

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