#newyearsdayshreveport
Race Information
It's never too early to start thinking ahead!
We're starting 2025 the only way we know how, with a race! After you ring in the New Year, take a nap then come out, and join us and RUN (or walk) into the New Year! We're putting on the #NYD5K or #NYD5K&HALFMARATHON.
We thought it would be appropriate to kiss 2024 goodbye, and are offering the NYD5K and #NYDHALFMARATHON for just $24! We'll have the same great course, music & an awesome Finisher Medal! Make sure you're registered, as we'll only be offering Finisher Medals for the first 250 participants (we ran out last year!). We'll have shirts as an additional purchase for $25 ($27 for half) during registration.
If you're not ready to be out & about, join us for the virtual 5K, OR virtual Half Marathon & we will ship you your swag (continental US only; lower 48 states)! Virtual participants will receive a Finisher Medal and shot at awards! Purchase your commemorative NYD 2025 shirt for just $25 ($27 for half) during registration!
We'll start at 9:00 AM (8:50 for the Half Marathon) at the Walker Place Park, Bossier City. We'll have a great flat course, Finisher Medals, and awards in the following categories: Top 3 Overall M/F, Top 3 Masters M/F, Top 3 Grand Masters M/F, Top 3 Senior Masters M/F, & Top 3 in all the usual 5 year Age Groups 10 & Under through 80+!
A portion of the proceeds and all the donations will be going to support MACRA.
MACRA is a community networking group for agencies which provide services to Active Duty Military, National Guard, Reservist and Veterans.
The purpose of MACRA is to provide a holistic approach to assisting the service members and veterans.
Event Schedule
December 22
Last day to register to guarantee your shirt size.
January 1
Race Day
8:00 am Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
8:50 am Half Marathon Starts
9:00 am 5K Starts
Registration
We're going to start the year the only way we know how; with an awesome 5K (and a new Half Marathon!) for just $24! The first 250 pre-registered participants are guaranteed a great finisher medal.
Order your commemorative race shirt for just $25 ($27 for half)! Deadline to order your shirt is 12/19/2023, so don't miss the opportunity!
Race Day Registrations are welcome starting at 8:00 am for an additional $5
Currently the event is capped at 400 participants...so register early!
Race Partners
Course Information
Awards and Goodies
We'll have awards in the following categories:
Top 3 Overall M/F
Top 3 Masters M/F
Top 3 Grand Master M/F
Top 3 Senior Master M/F
Top 3 in all the usual age groups 10 & Under - 75+
Currently the event is capped at 400 participants...so register early!
Virtual Race
Can't make it out to the event site on race day?
Still want to participate or support the cause and have a shot at an award? or maybe you saw the shirt and said: "Sweet...I want one!"
Then the virtual race is for you.
New to Virtual Running? Here's how it works:
Step 1
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Get excited, grab some friends and buddies to join you! Sign up and register for the Virtual Event!
Step 2
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Hydrate, grab your buddy (or not) and get ready to get moving!
Step 3
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Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want. Please remember to social distance & be safe!
Step 4
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HAVE FUN!~
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Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route and use the race hashtag:-)
Step 5
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Submit your results online
Step 6
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View your Results Monday after the Event Date.
Event Courtesy and Weather Policy
Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any
competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds and be disqualified.
All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.
Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.
Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.
No COVID-19 Refunds. If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided. The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.