Shreve Island Dawg Dash
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Event overview
The Shreve Island Paws & Claus Dog Dash 5K & Fun Run takes place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Shreveport, LA. The event is hosted by the Shreve Island Elementary School PTA to raise money for the school's playground, classroom supplies, and incentives for students and teachers. Distances offered include:
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- 1 mile Fun Run
The Doggy Duo Fun Run and a fundraiser option called "Let Sleeping Dogs Lie" are also part of the event. Participants who register for certain events receive a t-shirt and a doggie bandana; additional doggie bandanas are available for purchase.
Course and pet rules
The 5K course begins and ends at the faculty parking lot at the front of Shreve Island Elementary School, runs behind the school and through the Shreve Island neighborhood, and is described as flat on wide streets with a few turns and one U-turn. Hydration stations are set up at each mile marker. The 5K course will be timed; the Fun Run is untimed. Strollers are allowed but must start at the back of the field and be used at a walking pace on the 5K course.
Pets must be well-behaved, kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet, and may not be on retractable leashes. Proof of rabies vaccination is required and female dogs in heat are prohibited. Participants must remove any pet waste.
Logistics and awards
The event location is 836 Sewanee Place, Shreveport, LA 71105. Packet pickup is held at Run Wild, 9462 Ellerbe Rd. T-shirt orders are guaranteed only for registrations completed by November 21. There are no refunds for this race.
Awards for the 5K include a $100 cash prize for the fastest male and female overall and medals for 1st and 2nd place male and female in age groups from under 9 through 60+. Parking is limited; nearby business parking is suggested. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.