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

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.

Five Star NTP is proud to have Team Red, White & Blue as the Charity Partner for the Salute to Veterans races across the country.

Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) is America's health and wellness community for Veterans.
We were founded by Veterans. We know firsthand that many of us carry a mission-first mindset from our service, often neglecting our own health in the process.

That’s why, since 2010, our community of over 300,000 Veterans, Service Members, military families, and supporters (our “Eagles”) have enriched the lives of Veterans through events and programs focused on building a healthy lifestyle.

Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon is currently accepting sponsors. For more information, contact sponsor@fivestarntp.com.

Why should you partner with Five Star NTP's Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon?

1. Develop a relationship with your community.
2. Express your support for a charity.
3. Increase name-recognition in your community.

Preview Registration: (ends 04/18):

-5K: $25
-10K: $30
-Half Marathon: $45
-Virtual Races: $30
-5K/10K/Half Marathon Active Duty: $15
-5K/10K/Half Marathon Veterans: Free

Early Bird Registration: (ends 05/19):

-5K: $30
-10K: $35
-Half Marathon: $50
-Virtual Races: $35
-5K/10K/Half Marathon Active Duty: $15
-5K/10K/Half Marathon Veterans: Free

Regular Registration: (ends 10/24):

-5K: $35
-10K: $40
-Half Marathon: $55
-Virtual Races: $40
-5K/10K/Half Marathon Active Duty: $15
-5K/10K/Half Marathon Veterans: Free

Late Registration: (ends 10/30):

-5K: $37.5
-10K: $42.5
-Half Marathon: $57.5
-5K/10K/Half Marathon Active Duty: $15
-5K/10K/Half Marathon Veterans: Free

Race Day Registration:

-5K: $40
-10K: $45
-Half Marathon: $60
-5K/10K/Half Marathon Active Duty: $15
-5K/10K/Half Marathon Veterans: Free

*All participants registered by 10/21 are guaranteed race swag in your size. Afterwards it's while supplies last.

Oct. 21

Deadline for guaranteed shirt in your size
 

October 31

7:00 AM - Race Day Check in and Registration opens
8:00 AM - Race Starts

Participants registered on or by Oct. 27th are guaranteed an awesome shirt!  Limited quantity of finisher medals will be ordered.

Great Custom award medals in all races as follows:

• Overall Veteran M/F (still eligible for Overall and Age-group awards)
• Top 3 Overall M/F
• Top 3 Overall Masters M/F (40 years+)
• Top 3 Overall Grand Masters M/F (50 years+)
• Top 3 Overall Senior Masters M/F (60 years+)
• Top 3 in each of the normal 5 year age groups 10 & Under through 80+.  

Can't make it out to the event site on race day?

Still want to participate or support the cause and have a shot at an award? Or, maybe you saw the shirt and said:  "Sweet...I want one!"  Then the virtual race is for you.  Run when & where you want, just submit your time by end of Race Day.  We'll ship out virtual packages the Monday after event date! *Shipping available for continental US only.

New to Virtual Running?  Here's how it works:

Step 1

Get excited, grab some friends & pups to join you!  Sign up and register for the Lucky Virtual 5K or 10K!

Step 2

Download your Custom Digital Bib!  Hydrate, grab your buddy & pup (or not) and get ready to get moving!

Step 3

Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want.   Please remember to social distance & be safe!

Step 4

HAVE FUN!~

Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route and use the hashtag #salutetoveterans #fivestarntp

Step 5

Submit your results directly on RunSignUp.com through your Profile or registration.

You can submit your race time on the Virtual Results

Step 6

View your Virtual Results on the results page

It's not completely flat, but it's no where near hilly so it safe to say FLAT & FAST!!!  Besides that, you'll be so busy having fun, that you won't even notice.  

All Courses are out & backs!  Click here for course page.

Water Stations

We will have Self-Serve water stations approximately every 1.5 miles. If you are wanting to run fast and not stop, you might want to bring your own personal hydration.

Pacing

Participants will need to finish with at least a 16 min/mile pace.

Running is more F-U-N together, even if we're far apart! 

Grab your friends, co-workers, neighbors or family and participate as a TEAM.  Your TEAM can be local or across the states; virtual participants will have their shirts shipped!  *Teams of 5 or more receive discounts off their registration, discounts below. 

• 5+: $2.50 off
• 11+:  $3.75 off
• 21+:  $5 off
• 51+:  $6.25 off
• 100+:  $7.50 off

Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.

All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.

Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants; there are no refunds in this case.

Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.

No COVID-19 Refunds.  If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided.  The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.

We always do packet pickup on race morning starting one hour prior to the start of the race.  If we have an early pickup available, it will be added here.