Bigfoot Running Company - Shreveport
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Summer Meltdown Half Marathon - Shreveport
The Summer Meltdown Half Marathon takes place on 08/09/2026 in Shreveport, Louisiana. The specific start location is listed as TBD. The event is presented by Bigfoot Running Company and includes in-person and virtual options.
Distances offered:
- Kids Dash, about 50 meters, not timed, includes tee shirt and medal
- 1 Mile, not chip timed, includes tee shirt and medal
- 5K, 3.11 miles, chip timed, overall trophies and age group awards
- Quarter Marathon, 6.55 miles, chip timed, overall trophies and age group awards
- Half Marathon, 13.1 miles, chip timed, overall trophies and age group awards
- Virtual Run, 13.1 miles
- Volunteer then Run 5K, 3.11 miles, includes chip timed bib and finisher medal
Aid stations will be positioned along the course to provide water and assistance. Courses are typically held at parks and green belts and may use paved trails, crushed granite, and occasional dirt paths. Packet pickup is offered for 1.5 hours before the event and volunteers are asked to arrive 1.5 hours before start time. Shirt guarantee cutoff is 10 days before the event.
Volunteer roles include water station attendants, course monitors, finish line helpers, packet pickup, floaters, lead bike, mascot, and sweepers. Full race volunteers receive a race shirt, VIP access, and a choice of a future free race entry or a $20 prepaid digital gift card. Standard age group awards cover 10 and under through 70 plus with first through third place pins and special masters recognition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
