Sponsored By: Sportspectrum & the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana Special Thanks To: Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana, Red River Waterway Commission, SPAR, Sportspectrum Race Management. Date and Starting Times: Thanksgiving Morning November 26, 2026 1/2 Mile Fun Run @ 8:00 am - 3 mile Run @ 8:30 am Entry Fee: Pre-registration is thru Nov. 14th, Nov. 15th-Nov. 26th, Race Morning. Entry Fee for Kids 1/2 mile fun run $15.00 includes Long Sleeve Race Shirt (ages 10-under) **If you do not want another race shirt, but would like to race. You can save $5.00 by choosing NO Shirt when registering. Packet Pick-up: You may pick your race packet up at Sportspectrum 6970 Fern Ave., Shreveport starting on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 10:00am to 5:30pm NO SUNDAY PACKET PICK UP - Store closed due to marathon Monday, Nov. 24 thru Wednesday Nov. 26 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Thanksgiving morning at the race site from 7:30am to 8:20am. You must register by 3:30 p.m. November 13th to guarantee a t-shirt. All ra
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for November 26.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Shreveport, LA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
