Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - Shreveport
Bossier City, LA | Sunday, July 12, 2026Registration OpenHoliday / Winter
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.
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
AWARDS & GOODIES
Participant Giveaway
5K: Shirt
10K: Shirt
13.1 Miles: Shirt
Registration & Pricing
Distance
Price
Opens
Closes
5K
$25.00
Dec 18
Dec 31
$30.00
Dec 31
Jan 31
$35.00
Jan 31
Jul 5
$37.50
Jul 5
Jul 12
$40.00
Jul 12
Jul 13
10K
$30.00
Dec 18
Dec 31
$35.00
Dec 31
Jan 31
Past Results
10K
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2025
46
1:07:13
40:15
2024
22
1:03:25
42:44
5K
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2025
66
36:23
19:59
2024
52
40:46
21:00
Half Marathon
Year
Finishers
Interested in this race?
$40.00
Jan 31
Jul 5
$42.50
Jul 5
Jul 12
$45.00
Jul 12
Jul 13
13.1 Miles
$45.00
Dec 18
Dec 31
$40.00
Dec 31
Jan 31
$55.00
Jan 31
Jul 5
$57.50
Jul 5
Jul 12
$60.00
Jul 12
Jul 13
Packet Pickup
We always do packet pickup on race morning starting one hour prior to the start of the race. If we have an early pickup available, it will be added here.
ENTRY FEE & REGISTRATION
Preview Registration: (ends 12/30): -5K: $25 -10K: $30 -Half Marathon: $45 -Virtual Races: $25 Early Bird Registration: (ends 01/30): -5K: $30 -10K: $35 -Half Marathon: $50 -Virtual Races: $30 Regular Registration: (ends 07/04): -5K: $35 -10K: $40 -Half Marathon: $55 -Virtual Races: $35 Late Registration: (ends 07/11): -5K: $37.5 -10K: $42.5 -Half Marathon: $57.5 Race Day Registration: -5K: $40 -10K: $45 -Half Marathon: $60 *All participants registered by 07/02 are guaranteed race swag in your s
EVENT SCHEDULE
July 2 Last day to register to GUARANTEE your shirt size July 11 Early Packet Pickup Holiday Inn Express Park Plaza - 8751 Park Plaza Dr - Shreveport 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm July 12 6:00 AM - Check-in & Race Day registration Opens 7:00 AM - All races start
