Young Lifes Super-Cool, Really Awesome, Fun-In-The Sun Run 5k

Saturday, April 19, 2025 Past event

8:00 AM CDT

Shreveport, Louisiana

$22.20–$32.80 · 3 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the Young Life Super-Cool, Really Awesome, Fun-In-The-Sun Run 5K on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Shreveport, Caddo! This exciting event promises to bring the community together for an unforgettable experience as participants take on the 5K race or the 1/2 mile fun run. The 5K kicks off at 8:15 AM, while the fun run starts at 8:00 AM, both beginning and ending at the Young Life House. As you race through the scenic South Highlands neighborhood and past the Norton Art Gallery, you’ll be supporting a great cause—enriching life-changing camp opportunities for kids in our city.

With entry fees starting at just $25 for the 5K and $15 for the fun run if registered by April 12th, this event is accessible to all. Participants can look forward to exciting awards, including cash prizes and cool giveaways for top finishers, along with a stylish pair of sunglasses for everyone! Don’t miss out on this chance to enjoy a beautiful day in the sun, while making a positive impact in the community. Sign up now and join us for a

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Races

5k

Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

8:15 AM CDT

$32.80

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1/2 Mile Fun Run

Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

8:00 AM CDT

$22.20

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Sleep-In Supporter

Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

8:00 AM CDT

$32.80

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Organiser's description

YL IS PROUD TO HOST OUR SECOND ANNUAL SUPER-COOL, REALLY AWESOME, FUN-IN-THE SUN RUN 5K. JOIN US TO GATHER THE COMMUNITY FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO RUN, RACE, AND HAVE A SUPER COOL, REALLY AWESOME, FUN-IN-THE-SUN TIME! YOUNG LIFES MISSION IS TO INTRODUCE ADOLESCENTS TO JESUS CHRIST & HELP THEM GROW IN THEIR FAITH. ONE OF THE OPPORTUNITIES YL IS ABLE TO PROVIDE OUR COMMUNITY IS OUR CAMP TRIPS. THEY ARE ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME, LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCES TO BEAUTIFUL PLACES ALL OVER THE COUNTRY! WE DO EVERYTHING WE CAN TO MAKE OUR TRIPS AFFORDABLE, SO ALL PROCEEDS WILL ENRICH THE CAMPING POSSIBILITIES FOR
ALL KIDS IN OUR CITY!

COURSE DESCRIPTION: THE 5K AND 1/2 MILE FUN RUN WILL BEGIN AND END AT THE YL HOUSE AND RUN PAST THE NORTON ART GALLERY THROUGH THE SOUTH HIGHLANDS NEIGHBORHOOD.

START TIMES: 5K STARTS AT 8:15 A.M.

1/2 MILE FUN RUN STARTS AT 8:00 A.M.

ENTRY FEES:

- 5K THROUGH FRIDAY APRIL 12TH - $25.00

- 5K APRIL 13TH - RACE DAY APRIL 19TH - $30.00

- FUN RUN THROUGH APRIL 12TH - RACE DAY APRIL 19TH - $15.00

- FUN RUN APRIL 13TH - RACE DAY APRIL 19TH - $20.00

- SLEEP-IN SUPPORTER: IF YOU CANNOT BE THERE, BUT WANT TO SHOW SUPPORT.

PRICING IS SAME AS THE 5K REGISTRATION (T-SHIRT INCLUDED).

RACE PACKET PICK UP: PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL RACE T-SHIRT. YOU MUST SIGN UP BEFORE 3:00 P.M. ON APRIL 10TH TO GUARANTEE A RACE SHIRT.

- THURSDAY, APRIL 17TH 12PM-6PM @ SPORTSPECTRUM

- FRIDAY, APRIL 18TH 10AM-5:30PM @ SPORTSPECTRUM

- RACE DAY AT THE YOUNG LIFE HOUSE (713 SOUTHFIELD ROAD) STARTING AT 7AM

AWARDS: 5K OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE $100 CASH EACH AND A VERY NICE YL WATER BOTTLE, SECOND PLACE OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE WINNERS WILL RECEIVE $75 CASH EACH.

1ST PLACE MALE AND FEMALE 5K WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A COOL WINNER YL COFFEE MUG IN THE FOLLOWING AGE DIVISIONS: 19-UNDER, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE THEIR OWN PAIR OF SUNGLASSES!