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Salute  to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Shreveport

Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Shreveport

Salute to Veterans Half Marathon honors service members with a community-focused race in Bossier City.

Race Date

Oct 31, 2026

Location

Bossier City, LA

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Location
Bossier City, Louisiana
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K, 13.1 Miles
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
61

Highlights

Good For

Good ValueBeginner FriendlyDestination Worthy

Atmosphere

Local CommunitySpectator SupportGreat MedalGreat Swag

Course

Well Marked

The Experience

The Salute to Veterans Half Marathon in Bossier City, Louisiana, offers a meaningful way to honor those who have served. This event, part of a series by Five Star NTP, is dedicated to showing gratitude, with all veterans racing for free and active duty military receiving a significant discount.

The race takes place at Walker Place Park, providing a community-focused atmosphere for runners of all levels. Participants can choose from a 5K, 10K, or the half marathon, ensuring an option for everyone. The event emphasizes community support and recognition, making it a powerful day for both participants and spectators.

All finishers receive a race shirt and a custom medal, celebrating every mile run in honor of heroes. Awards are presented to top finishers across various categories, including overall, masters, grand masters, senior masters, and age groups, adding a competitive element to the day of tribute and celebration.

Race-provided description

Join us at Walker Place Park in Bossier City, LA for the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon, a meaningful race dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. Whether you’re running in tribute, alongside a veteran, or as a veteran yourself, this event is a powerful way to show gratitude and community support. As a token of appreciation, all Veterans race for FREE, and Active Duty military can participate for just $15. Family members and supporters are encouraged to join at the regular registration rate and be part of this special day of recognition and celebration. (ID Required - any form of government issued Military ID) All participants will receive a fabulous race shirt and a custom finisher medal upon crossing the finish line—because every mile run in honor of our heroes deserves to be celebrated. For those looking to compete, this race delivers. Awards will be presented to the Top Three Male and Female Overall finishers in each distance, as well as the Top Three Overall Masters, Grand Masters, and Senior Masters Male and Female finishers. In addition, the top three athletes in each of the traditional five-year age groups (starting at 10 & Under) will earn awards across all race distances. Come run, walk, and stand in support—because honoring our veterans never goes out of stride.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Start Time

8:30 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

4832 Brookshire Arena Dr, Bossier City, LA, 71112

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Scenery

Park

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

5K10K13.1 Miles

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage4/20

2 years running

Size7/15

~30.5 finishers a year

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

0% returning runners

Course & details8/15

3 timing sources · 3 photos

National draw4/10

runners from 4 states

Front-pack speed1/5

winner 1:29:46

Weather2/10

typical high 71°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

54°

Afternoon (High)

71°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

72%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 61 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

61

Median time

2:05:53

Latest turnout

37

States

5

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:25p50 median ≈ 2:053:45

Turnout by year

20242025

'24'25
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Race Photos

Frequently asked

When is the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Shreveport?

The Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Shreveport is held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.

Where does the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Shreveport take place?

It takes place in Bossier City, Louisiana.

What distances does the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Shreveport offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K, 13.1 Miles.

Is the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Shreveport course flat and good for a PR?

The Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Shreveport is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

How many people run the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Shreveport?

HalfRuns has finish records for 61 runners who have completed the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Shreveport.

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