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Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - Shreveport

Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - Shreveport

Race Date

Jul 12, 2026

Location

Bossier City, LA

The Experience

Celebrate the holiday spirit in the middle of summer at the Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half Marathon!  This means Santa is on Vacay! Come on out and join us at Walker Place Park in Bossier City as we run the A.R. Teague trail along the Red River. This festive race brings all the cheer of the season—without the cold—giving athletes a fun and energetic way to race during the warm summer months. Whether you’re tackling the 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon, you’ll enjoy a spirited race atmosphere filled with holiday flair, seasonal fun, and motivation from start to finish. Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome to join in the celebration. All athletes who cross the finish line will receive a custom finisher medal and a spirited, race-themed shirt to commemorate their accomplishment. Awards will be presented to men and women for all three distances to the top finishers in the usual five-year age groups, starting at 10 & Under. Break out the holiday cheer, lace up your running shoes, and make summer miles merry at the Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half Marathon.

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Start Time

7:00 AM

Giveaway

Shirt

Start Location

Walker Place Park, Bossier City, LA, 71112

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

5K10K13.1 Miles

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage4/20

2 years running

Size9/15

~53 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty3/20

3% returning runners

Course & details8/15

2 timing sources · 5 photos

National draw6/10

runners from 9 states

Front-pack speed1/5

winner 1:29:11

Weather0/10

typical high 93°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

75°

Afternoon (High)

93°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.1"

Precipitation

10 mph

Wind

73%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 83 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

83

Median time

2:28:34

Latest turnout

58

States

9

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:25p50 median ≈ 2:253:45

Turnout by year

20242025

'24'25
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Race Photos

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