Sportspectrum Firecracker 5k Race for Research 5k

   Welcome to the 40th Anniversary of the Sportspectrum Firecracker 5k Race for Research Run & Healthwalk.

Thanks so much to our Title Sponsor, Spine Institute of Louisiana Foundation. The Spine Institute of Louisiana Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization whose mission is to improve current spine treatments and develop new ones through innovative research. Thousands of patients in the Ark-La-Tex have directly benefited as a result of the research that is done through the Foundation.  The Spine Institute of Louisiana has received International recognition from the research performed at its research Foundation.  Donations directly benefit spine research at the Spine Institute of Louisiana Foundation.  

This race is also being run in the memory of three great friends. Ran Kiper, Jim Wilhite, & Robin Fell. They all had a passion for the great outdoors, from a Saturday morning jog with “the group” to a competitive half-marathon down on the Riverfront. They were all leaders, giving their time and resources to organizations and individuals in need. They loved their families and friends, and were committed to living life to its fullest.
The 1996 Firecracker 5K was Ran Kiper’s last foot race. The following day he was diagnosed with cancer and passed away that September. Men’s mug #101 is in memory of Ran Kiper.

5k Registration:
$22 thru June 1
$27 June 2 thru June 22 
$32 June 23  thru July 3

Race day    $40.00
 

Kids 1/2 mile fun run:
$15.00 until July 3

Race day   $20.00
 
Date:  Thursday, July 4, 2024

Fun run: 7:30am. All kids participating in the 1/2 mile fun run will be awarded a finishers medal. Entry fee for Kid’s Fun Run (ages 10 & under) is $15.00 and will include an Official Race t-shirt. (Do not wait until the last minute to sign up. Kids fun run shirts limited to the first 200)

Course Description:  5K (3.1 miles) will start and finish at Mall St. Vincent Parking Lot (directly behind Sears)  Race will proceed through historic South Highland Subdivision, one of Shreveport’s oldest & most beautiful neighborhoods. A scenic and challenging road race for runners, walkers, and sightseers. 
 
Early Packet Pickup:  Below are the packet pick dates and times at Sportspectrum, 6970 Fern Avenue.

Monday June 24th through Friday June 28th - 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday June 29th from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday June 30th from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Monday July 1st thru Wednesday July 3rd from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Race day at the race site from 6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.

You can register on race morning but you are not guaranteed a race t-shirt.

Race shirts:

Again this year you get your choice of either