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

Saturday, April 27, 2024 Past event

9:15 AM CDT

Shreveport, Louisiana

$22.20–$32.80 · 3 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit at the Young Life Super-Cool, Really Awesome, Fun-In-The-Sun Run 5K on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Shreveport, Caddo! This exciting event invites participants of all ages to join in on the fun with a 5K race and a 1/2 mile fun run, both starting and finishing at the Young Life House. The 5K race kicks off at 8:15 a.m., while the fun run begins at 8:00 a.m., providing a perfect opportunity to enjoy the scenic route that winds past the Norton Art Gallery and through the beautiful South Highlands neighborhood.

Not only is this event a chance to get active, but it also supports a great cause—helping adolescents grow in their faith through transformative camp experiences. With entry fees starting at just $25 until April 20th, participants can enjoy a fantastic day filled with prizes, including cash awards for top finishers and a cool YL coffee mug for age division winners. Plus, every participant will walk away with a pair of sunglasses to enjoy the sunny day! Don’t miss out on this chance to make memories while supporting an

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Races

5k

Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

9:15 AM CDT

$32.80

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1/2 Mile Fun Run

Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

9:00 AM CDT

$22.20

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Sleep-In Supporter

Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

9:00 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:

- UNTIL FRIDAY APRIL 20TH - $25.00

- APRIL 21ST - RACE DAY APRIL 27TH - $30.00

- 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 18TH TO GUARANTEE A RACE SHIRT.

- THURSDAY, APRIL 25TH 12PM-6PM @ SPORTSPECTRUM

- FRIDAY, APRIL 26TH 10AM-5:30PM @ SPORTSPECTRUM

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

AWARDS: 5K OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE PARTICIPATES 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!