Sportspectrum's Log Jammer Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K 5k Wheelchair division

Pediatric Dentistry - Dr. Jason Gambill - title sponsor of the

2024 Log Jammer Marathon, Half Marathon & 5k

 

Sunday November 24th, 2024

 

Race starts and finishes in the parking lot of Sportspectrum

6970 Fern Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71105

 

Half Marathon wheelchair division starts at 7:25 a.m.

Marathon & Half Marathon starts at 7:30 a.m.

5k starts at 7:45 a.m.

5k wheelchair starts at 7:40 a.m.

 

 

Race Times: Marathon & Half Marathon starts at 7:30 a.m., 5-K will start at 7:45 a.m.

 

Race Location: Sportspectrum 6970 Fern Avenue, Shreveport, LA

 

Race hotel: Need a hotel while you are in town for the race? We have rooms booked at the Holiday Inn Express. This hotel is 1 1/2 miles from the start/ finish of the race!

Holiday Inn Express

 

 

Marathon Course: This is what we have for the course so far and is subject to change a little. The first half you will have some hills as you run through the South Highlands neighborhood, but after mile 10 it will be pretty flat and fast!

 

Half Marathon course: Same course as 2022 & 2023.

 

5k course: Same as 2022 & 2023

 

Entry Fees:

 

Marathon:

thru July 31st - $105.00

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Half Marathon:

thru July 31st - $85.00

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Half Marathon - 2 person relay:

thru July 31st - $80.00 ($40.00 per person) 

No Team Registration race morning

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5k:

Sportspectrum's Log Jammer Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K, a well-established local favorite, returns on November 24, 2024, in Shreveport, Louisiana. This event, designated as "Event Type: 6" which typically signifies a road race, offers participants a choice of distances to suit various fitness levels, including a dedicated 5K Wheelchair division. The race boasts a rich history within the Shreveport running community, organized by Sportspectrum, a prominent local running store known for its commitment to the sport. Runners can anticipate a well-supported event with a strong community atmosphere. The Log Jammer race courses are primarily run on paved roads within Shreveport. Participants can expect a generally flat to gently rolling terrain, typical for an urban road race, with some sections potentially running alongside scenic areas near the Red River, which the "Log Jammer" name likely alludes to. While conditions in late November in Shreveport are usually pleasant, runners should be prepared for potential humidity and mild temperatures. Notable features often include enthusiastic crowd support, well-marked courses, and aid stations providing essential hydration and nutrition.