
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
Atmosphere
Course
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
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Park
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
2 years running
~30.5 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
3 timing sources · 3 photos
runners from 4 states
winner 1:29:46
typical high 71°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (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
Turnout by year
2024–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
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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