Gingerbread Lane 5K & 10K – Shreveport 2026 — Bossier City, LA

Location Confirmed: Walker Place Park Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with the "Gingerbread Lane" holiday race, a festive extravaganza set in the beautiful local parks and scenic greenbelts! This cheerful event offers distances for every runner: a 1-mile jaunt, a 5K adventure, and a 10K challenge. Little ones can join in the fun with the exciting "Kids Dash," a 50-meter sprint that will have the crowd roaring with cheers for these pint-sized racers. DJ Sasquatch will keep the energy high with a mix of holiday hits, and after you cross the finish line, treat yourself to delicious holiday cookies and a refreshing glass of milk. Every participant will receive a holiday-themed race shirt and a festive medal to commemorate their achievement. But that's not all—get into the holiday spirit by donning your best festive attire for our holiday-themed costume contest, where you can win fabulous prizes for creativity and cheer. Gather your friends and family to join in on the fun and save on registration costs by signing up as a group. Whether you’re running, walking, or dashing with the kids, Gingerbread Lane promises a day filled with joy, celebration, and unforgettable holiday memories! COSTUME CONTEST 🎉 ** Gingerbread Lane Race Series Presents: The Ultimate Holiday Costume Contest! ** 🎉 Get ready to jingle all the way to the most festive event of the year! The Gingerbread Lane Race Series is thrilled to announce our Super Cool and Exciting Holiday Costume Contest, where holiday spirit and creativity collide in a dazzling display of festive fun. Put on your most imaginative, whimsical, or downright outrageous holiday costumes and join us for a merry competition that promises laughter, joy, and a sprinkle of holiday magic. Whether you're channeling a classic Christmas character, a fantastical winter wonderland creation, or a humorous holiday twist, we want to see your best festive flair! ** What’s at stake? ** 🎁 (winner takes all prizes) - ** Grand Priz e:** The winner will snag ** 2 FREE entries ** to any future Bigfoot Race, so you can continue your racing adventures in style! - ** Epic Trophy: ** You’ll take home a dazzling trophy that celebrates your costume creativity—perfect for showing off to friends and family! - ** Holiday Treats Bucket: ** A delightful bucket brimming with holiday goodies to satisfy your sweet tooth and share with loved ones. So, gather your holiday cheer, don your most fabulous costume, and step into the spotlight! With our festive atmosphere, a cheering crowd, and incredible prizes up for grabs, it’s going to be a celebration you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars, prep your costumes, and get ready to race into a world of holiday magic! 🌟👗🏆 ** Register now ** and let the holiday fun begin! Join in all the festivities you have come to expect from a Bigfoot Running Company event. Awesome medals, cool Tee's, high energy staff, 100% focus on participant experience, live awards, and let's not forget the coveted Bigfoot Trophy. Snacks and refreshments will be available when you finish at the race rally tent. Our DJ will be playing all the hits and announcing every runner. All award winners will be announced and recognized for their accomplishments. Aid stations will be on the course to provide water and to assist should you have any concerns during your run. Our primary focus is to make your race fun, safe, and exciting. All finishers of all distances will receive a medal and shirt. *Youth-based pricing for the 5k & 10K - 12 & Under are only $15! *Participants will receive a $20 refund if they refer 5 others. *Join as a group and receive special group discounts. The larger your group gets the larger your group discount gets. Race Distances offered: Kids Dash - This event if for our little Yeti's and is typically about a 50 meter dash. Designed for kids 10 and under. This is not timed and includes a tee shirt, race medal, and exclusive Kids Dash recognition pin. Your little Yeti will get to experience what races are all about as we focus all the attention on them and get the crowd involved in cheering them on. Our crew will be present with our professional race camera capturing all the fun so that you can share the memory of this awesome experience with friends and family. 1 Mile - Our 1 mile race is designed for all ages and experience levels. This event is not chipped timed and includes a tee shirt and race medal. 5K - Our 5K race will take you 3.11 miles through the course. This event is chip timed and features 1st overall trophies for male and female finishers, special recognition pins for 1st place male and female master's category as well as our standard age group awards. 10K - Our 10K race will take you 6.22 miles through the course. This event is chip timed and features 1st overall Bigfoot trophies for male and female finishers, special recognition pins for 1st place male and female master's category as well as our standard age group awards. Standard Age Group Awards f