The Great Gator 5K & Fun Run – Bossier City, LA 2026

Date
April 11, 2026
Location
Bossier City, LA
Venue
4832 CenturyLink Center Drive
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $35.00
Events
Gator 5K, 1/2 Mile Fun Run, Lazy Gator
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Great Gator 5K & Fun Run takes place at CenturyLink Center Drive in Bossier City, Louisiana on April 11, 2026, with a typical start time of 8:00 AM. The event offers a 1-mile option and a 5-mile option, giving runners flexibility in choosing their distance. Entry fees range from $25 to $35 depending on registration timing or category. The venue location provides a straightforward base for race logistics, making it accessible for athletes traveling to compete in the spring race. Whether you're looking for a short 1-mile effort or pushing the 5-mile distance, this event accommodates multiple running levels in a single morning event.

From the Race Organizer
This is the 5th Annual Great Gator 5k and Fun Run . We are raising money for Elm Grove Elementary. We do this race to get our kids out in the community and give the community the opportunity to show their support. REGISTER EARLY! No shirts are guaranteed to late registrants. Gator 5K - a 3.1-mile run/walk plus a t-shirt. Fun Run - a 1/2-mile run/ walk around the park plus a t-shirt. Lazy Gator - Sleep-in morning of the race but come get a t-shirt during packet pick up! Date & Starting Time: Saturday, April 11, 2025. The 5K run/walk will begin at 8:00am at the Walker Park on the Arthur Ray Teague Parkway. T-shirts & Race Packet Pickup: Run Wild 9462 Ellerbe Rd. Thursday, April 9th from 11 am- 6 pm Friday, April 10th from 10 am-5:30 pm. You may also pick up your packet on race day at the race site at 7:00am. Special Note : Leashed dogs are invited!! Strollers, wagons, baby joggers, and any hand pushed or pulled vehicle will be allowed on the course, but at a walk pace capacity only. Abso

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is The Great Gator 5K & Fun Run – Bossier City, LA 2026?

The Great Gator 5K & Fun Run – Bossier City, LA 2026 takes place on April 11, 2026. The race is held in Bossier City, Louisiana.

Where is The Great Gator 5K & Fun Run – Bossier City, LA 2026 held?

The Great Gator 5K & Fun Run – Bossier City, LA 2026 is held at 4832 CenturyLink Center Drive in Bossier City, Louisiana.

Where can I find hotels near The Great Gator 5K & Fun Run – Bossier City, LA 2026?

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