Salute to Veterans Half Marathon - Shreveport
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Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Shreveport
The event takes place on October 31, 2026 at Walker Place Park in Bossier City, LA. Distances offered include:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half marathon
- Virtual option
All participants receive a race shirt and a custom finisher medal. Veterans may enter free of charge and Active Duty military pay a reduced fee of $15 with valid government issued military ID. Registration follows tiered pricing with early bird, regular, late, and race day rates; virtual registration is available.
All courses are out and back and are described as largely flat. Self serve water stations are placed at approximately every 1.5 miles. Athletes must maintain at least a 16 minute per mile pace to finish.
Awards are planned for competitive finishers: Top Three Male and Female Overall in each distance, Top Three Overall Masters, Grand Masters, and Senior Masters Male and Female, and the top three athletes in five year age groups beginning at 10 and Under across all distances. Participants who register by October 21 are guaranteed race swag in their size; after that date items are available while supplies last.
A virtual race option allows participants to complete a chosen distance remotely, submit results online, and appear in results after the event date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
