Derby Day 5 miler & 5k

Sat, May 2, 2026, 7:30 AM CDT

Location: D1 Training Facility, 727 American Way, Shreveport, LA 71106
Type: Run

Race feel

A competitive 5 miler and 5k in Shreveport, celebrating Derby Day with significant awards for top finishers and age group champions.

Competitive
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Join the Derby Day 5 miler & 5k in Shreveport, LA, on Saturday, May 2, 2026. This event offers both a 5-mile and 5k distance, perfect for runners looking for a competitive edge. With generous awards for overall winners and top age group finishers, it's an opportunity to test your speed on a flat course. Embrace the spirit of Derby Day as you race, concluding your effort with a guaranteed race shirt if registered by the deadline.

What to expect

Challenge yourself across 5 miles or 5k on a flat course.
Compete for overall and age group awards, including trophies and gift cards.
Receive a race shirt when you register by the April 24th deadline.

From the organizer

Location: Edge Physical Therapy, 727 American Way

Starting Date/ Time: May 2nd, 7:30 a.m.

Entry fee:

through April 20th- $25.00

April 21st - May 1st - $30.00

Race Day - $40.00

**Need to register before midnight April 22nd to guarantee your shirt size.**

Packet pick up: At Sportspectrum, 6970 Fern Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71105

Thursday April 30th - 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. @ Sportspectrum

Friday May 1st - 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. @ Sportspectrum

Saturday May 2nd (at the race site) 6:00 a.m. - 7:25 a.m.

If you do not pick up your packet or have someone else pick up your packet by race time, we will give your race shirt to one of our volunteers. No Refunds, No Packets Mailed.

Awards: Overall winner & runner up male & female for both the 5 miler & the 5k will receive the a Trophy & $100 & $50 (respectively) Gift cards to Sportspectrum.

**1st Place awards will be given to both male and female in each age group. 2nd Place awards will be determined by the number of participants in that age group. (there needs to be at least 3 in each age group to give 1st & 2nd place awards)

Age Groups:

5 Miler 1st & 2nd place Male & Female: 19-under 20-24,25-29,30-34, 35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70-79, 80+

5k 1st & 2nd place Male & Female: 19-under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Special Note: Under RRCA regulations, absolutely no baby joggers, strollers, bikes, skate devices.

No dogs allowed on the course.

***If you do not want a race shirt you can save $5.00 on your registration by choosing the "I do not need another race shirt" option and it will take $5.00 off your entry at checkout.