Downtown Christmas Run 2026
- Date
- Thursday, December 10, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 PM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Shreveport, Louisiana
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $30 on Nov 14, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult 5k | 5K | Dec 10, 20267:00 PM | $25$30 after Nov 14, 2026 | – |
| Kids 5k | 5K | Dec 10, 20267:00 PM | $25$30 after Nov 14, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $30 on Nov 14, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Nov 14, then $30 until Dec 1, then $35 until Dec 10, then $40 until Dec 10.
Online registration closes Dec 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Louisiana, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Shreveport runs 35:06, about 11:18 a mile, based on 41 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:09 and men in 29:59.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:05 AM, and the Adult 5k starts at 7:00 PM. The start sits about 200 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Rhino Coffee, Shreveport, LA 71101
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Adult 5k
Kids 5k
Aggregated from official results (Sportspectrum Race Management) for Downtown Christmas Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Downtown Christmas Run?
At the 2025 Adult 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 22:26 or better, the top quarter in 26:18, and half the field in 32:37; the last tenth came in after 47:44.
At the 2025 Kids 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 19:46 or better, the top quarter in 23:05, and half the field in 28:17; the last tenth came in after 41:45.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 27:25 | 20:35 |
| 30-39 | 22:11 | 19:48 |
| 40-49 | 22:26 | 17:16 |
| 50-59 | 28:49 | 24:39 |
| 60-69 | 32:59 | 26:22 |
| 70+ | 40:30 | 37:08 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 10 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Downtown Christmas Run 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 433 to 385 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:31 to 32:37.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 385 (+12%) | 32:37 | under 22:26 | 15:47 |
| 2024 | 344 (+7%) | 32:16 | under 23:09 | 16:45 |
| 2023 | 321 (-20%) | 32:08 | under 22:26 | 15:30 |
| 2022 | 399 (-8%) | 31:40 | under 22:43 | 15:15 |
| 2021 | 433 | 31:31 | under 22:49 | 15:14 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Louisiana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:18, against 28:43 in a typical Louisiana 5K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 10 the day usually runs from 45°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 76°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Rhino Coffee, Shreveport, LA 71101Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 200 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve T-shirt; T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 11, 2026), 2025 (Dec 12, 2025), 2024 (Dec 13, 2024), 2023 (Dec 15, 2023), 2022 (Dec 16, 2022), 2021 (Dec 17, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Downtown Christmas Run?
- Thursday, December 10, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Nov 14, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Louisiana?
- At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Louisiana, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 385 runners finished the Adult 5k; the median finish was 32:37 and the winner ran 15:47.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:18, against 28:43 in a typical Louisiana 5K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Rhino Coffee, Shreveport, LA 71101.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Plotaroute; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
The Sportspectrum Tradition that will get everyone in the Christmas Spirit!! Our unique 3 loop course (3.1 miles) takes you through, past, and amongst tens of thousands of Christmas Lights lining the course, lots of Christmas decorations, & Christmas music.
Come out and join us for a HO HO HO good time!!!
Entry Fee:
Early registration - thru November 13th - $25.00
November 14th - November 30th - $30.00
December 1st - December 9th - $35.00
Race Day Dec. 10th - $40.00.
***If you do not want a race shirt you can save $5.00 on your registration by choosing the I do not need another race shirt option and it will take $5.00 off your entry at checkout.
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