Shreveport Father's Day 5k run/ walk

Bringing fathers and their families together for a day of fun. Fathers will run/ walk a 5k with their kids and then afterwards they will enjoy activities with their family. Bringing different communities, churches, politicians and schools together in Shreveport and coming together in unity and to network as well.

Place: Louisiana State Fair grounds

Time: 8:00 a.m. - Fun Run,

8:30 a.m. - 5k

Registration:

Ages 19 & older $20.00 through May 15th, $25.00 May 16th – June 7th,

race day registration is $35.

Children infant to 5 years old $5.00 until May 15th, $10.00 May 16th – June 7th,

race day is $15.00

Children 6-18 years old $10.00 until May 15th, $15.00 May 16th – June 7th,

race day is $20.00

Families of 4-5 people (immediate family) can register for $75.00 through May 15th. (please use a separate entry form for each family member) See multi-person pricing when registering.

This race is open to both fathers and mothers!!! So the whole family can participate.

Sleep-in supporter: If you cannot be there but still want to show your support. Sign up as a sleep-in supporter. Registration is only $20.Sleep-in supporters do not receive a t-shirt.

Fun Run: There will be a 1/2 mile fun run at 8:00 a.m. for those little ones that would like to run by themselves. The fun run is free, but you do not get a shirt.

Packet pick-up: Pre-registred participants will receive an original Father's Day 5k run /walk t-shirt. Packet pick-up will be at Sportspectrum Thursday June 6th from noon-6:30 p.m. and Friday June 7th from 10:00 a.m. - 5;30 p.m. You may also pick your packet up race morning at the race site starting at 7:00 a.m.

Awards:  Overall male & female winners will receive a trophy. Additionally, 1st & 2nd Place in each of the age groups will receive an award.

Age Groups: 11-under, 12-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Post Party: Stick around for food and drinks after the race.

Let us know what school you go to!

The school that has the most registrations will receive $500. This is a great way for you all to stay engaged with your students even in the summertime.

Come out and run with Mayor Adrian Perkins,
Caddo Parish Public Schools Superintendent T. Lamar Goree and
Commissioner Mario Chavez

Oasis Outreach Group, a 501(c) (3) non-profit charitable organization for the Shreveport/Bossier area.  Our primary goal is to help raise funds for scholarships to give to single father with children going off to college and help those in need of school supplies as children go back to school.

Strollers will be allowed for those that want to bring their little ones. Those with strollers will just need to start in the back of the pack.