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

Saturday, April 29, 2023 Past event

9:15 AM CDT

Shreveport, Louisiana

$22.20–$32.80 · 3 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for a day of fun and community spirit at the Young Life Super-Cool, Really Awesome, Fun-In-The-Sun Run 5K on Saturday, April 29, 2023, in Shreveport, Caddo! This exciting event invites runners and families alike to participate in a vibrant celebration of health and faith. The 5K race kicks off at 8:15 a.m., preceded by a 1/2 mile fun run starting at 8:00 a.m. Participants will enjoy a scenic course that winds past the iconic Norton Art Gallery through the beautiful South Highlands neighborhood.

Join us for a fantastic atmosphere filled with camaraderie and encouragement, as all proceeds from this event go towards enriching the life-changing camp experiences provided by Young Life. With entry fees starting at just $25, plus a guaranteed race t-shirt for pre-registrants, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss! Awards for top finishers include cash prizes and exclusive Young Life merchandise. Plus, every participant will receive a stylish pair of sunglasses! Come out and make memories while supporting a great cause in your community!

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Races

5k

Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

9:15 AM CDT

$32.80

Entries closed
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!