Bigfoot Running Company - Downtown Riverfront
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Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Shreveport
This event at Walker Place Park in Shreveport, Louisiana offers multiple running options centered on a chip timed half marathon that traverses parkland and mixed surfaces. The course uses parks and green belts and may include pavement, crushed granite, and dirt paths. Aid stations are placed along the route to provide water and assistance. A packet pickup window is offered for 1.5 hours on race morning. A shirt guarantee cutoff is ten days before the event; availability may change after that date.
A pre-race costume contest is held with judging and a Best Costume Award and prize. A post-race rally tent hosts live music and a DJ, food and refreshments with Mexican-themed options, and awards announcements. Standard awards and recognition are given for the 5K, Quarter Marathon, and Half Marathon, including overall trophies, masters recognition pins, and age-group pins for multiple age brackets.
Volunteer options include a volunteer-then-run entry and full race volunteer roles. Full race volunteers may receive a Bigfoot race shirt, a souvenir race medal subject to availability, VIP race access, and a choice of a free future race entry or a $20 pre-paid digital gift card. Registration includes youth pricing and referral refund details as listed.
Race distances offered: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- Kids Dash - 20 yards; not timed; for ages 10 and under
- 1 Mile - 1 mile; not chip timed; includes shirt and medal
- 5K - 3.11 miles; chip timed; trophies and age-group awards
- Quarter Marathon - 6.55 miles; chip timed; overall trophies and awards
- Half Marathon - 13.1 miles; chip timed; overall trophies and awards
- Volunteer then Run - 3.11 miles option; includes timed bib and tee
- Virtual Run - 13.1 miles; virtual participation option
