Kids on the Run 2026-2027
About the race
Kids on the Run Series: A series of six one-mile runs designed to build camaraderie and competition among local elementary school (grades K-5) running clubs.
Individual runners are also invited to participate. Children cannot be older than 11 years old to participate in this event.
Awards and results
Awards
- Medals are presented to the Top 10 finishers at each run.
- At the end of the series, cash awards go to the running clubs with the most participants, the most Top 10 boy finishers, and the most Top 10 girl finishers.
Results
- Results are posted immediately after each race at www.sportspectrumusa.com.
- Results are not revised 24 hours after the race is over.
Race schedule
All dates and places below are tentative and subject to change. Follow the Facebook page for updates, including rain delays: www.facebook.com/KOTRShreveport/
1) Tuesday, Oct. 13, 5:45 p.m.
Skate Park, Stoner Ave & Clyde Fant Parkway
Host school: A.C. Steere Elementary School
2) Monday, Nov. 9, 5:30 p.m.
Lee Hedges Stadium, 6115 E. Kings Hwy
Host school: Judson Magnet Elementary School
3) Saturday, Dec. 5, 10:00 a.m. (Foster's Christmas Run!)
LSUS Recreational Field, One University Place
Host school: Fairfield Magnet Elementary School
4) Monday, Feb. 8, 5:30 p.m.
Lee Hedges Stadium, 6115 E. Kings Hwy
Host school: Eden Gardens Magnet Elementary School
5) Tuesday, March 2, 5:45 p.m.
LSUS Recreational Field, One University Place
Host school: First Baptist Church School
6) Thursday, April 8, 5:45 p.m.
Skate Park, Stoner Ave & Clyde Fant Parkway
Host school: Haughton Elementary School
Packet pick-up
Packet pick-up is at Sportspectrum, 6970 Fern Avenue, Shreveport.
- Thursday, October 8 and Friday, October 9, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Monday, October 12, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- No packet pick-up on Saturday, October 10 or Sunday, October 11.
- Tuesday, October 13, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Race days at the race site, 4:30 p.m. until 15 minutes before the start of the race.
Schools picking up packets for more than 10 runners should email the list to [email protected] and give one day's notice before picking up the packets.
Chip timing and bibs
All races are chip-timed. Each child receives one bib for the entire series, and the bib includes the chip. The bib number is assigned to that child only throughout the series, so keep the bib all year.
- If you have more than one child, write each child's name on their bib.
- No bib means no results.
- Wrong bib means wrong results.
- Bib replacement costs $10 + tax.
Cancellation policy
Athletes can cancel their registration, but no refund is given.
Refunds are not allowed for this race.
The course
Location
City insight: Shreveport
Shreveport is the parish seat of Caddo Parish and the third-most populous city in Louisiana, after New Orleans and Baton Rouge. It extends along the west bank of the Red River into neighboring Bossier Parish. Summers are hot and humid, so spring and autumn are the best seasons to race.
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