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5K. 10K.
Gingerbread Lane 5K & 10K - Shreveport 2026
- Date
- Sunday, December 20, 2026
- Start time
- 8:55 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Bossier City, Louisiana
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $39 on Oct 6, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Dash | Kids | Dec 20, 20268:55 AM | $15 | – |
| 10k Run 6.22 Mile | 10K | Dec 20, 20269:00 AM | $38$39 after Oct 6, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile Run | 1 Mile | Dec 20, 20269:00 AM | $25 | – |
| 5k Run 3.1 Miles | 5K | Dec 20, 20269:00 AM | $38$39 after Oct 6, 2026 | – |
| Volunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles | 5K | Dec 20, 20269:00 AM | $30 | 5 |
| Virtual RunVirtual | 10K | Dec 20, 20269:00 AM | $50 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 10K fee goes up to $39 on Oct 6, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kids Dash: $15 until Dec 21.
- 10k Run 6.22 Mile: $38 until Oct 6, then $39 until Oct 13, then $40 until Oct 20, then $41 until Oct 27, then $42 until Nov 3, then $44 until Nov 10, then $45 until Nov 17, then $46 until Nov 24, then $47 until Dec 1, then $48 until Dec 8, then $50 until Dec 15, then $55 until Dec 20.
- 1 Mile Run: $25 until Dec 20.
- 5k Run 3.1 Miles: $38 until Oct 6, then $39 until Oct 13, then $40 until Oct 20, then $41 until Oct 27, then $42 until Nov 3, then $44 until Nov 10, then $45 until Nov 17, then $46 until Nov 24, then $47 until Dec 1, then $48 until Dec 8, then $50 until Dec 15, then $55 until Dec 21.
Online registration closes Dec 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $38, entry is about 16 percent below a typical 10K in Louisiana, which costs $45 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Louisiana runs 1:20:13, about 12:55 a mile, based on 28 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:30:14 and men in 1:10:26.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:11 AM, and the Kids Dash starts at 8:55 AM. The start sits about 160 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Walker Place Park, Bossier City, LA 71112
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 20 the day usually runs from 45°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 32°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Gingerbread Lane 5K & 10K - Shreveport cover on their registration page, in brief.
Shirt and medal
Overall Finisher Medal
The coveted Bigfoot Trophy!
Race details
- Where
- Walker Place Park, Bossier City, LA 71112Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 160 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 20, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Gingerbread Lane 5K & 10K - Shreveport?
- Sunday, December 20, 2026, starting at 8:55 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $39 on Oct 6, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Louisiana?
- At $38, entry is about 16 percent below a typical 10K in Louisiana, which costs $45 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- Walker Place Park, Bossier City, LA 71112.
From the organizers
Location Confirmed: Walker Place Park
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with the "Gingerbread Lane" holiday race, a festive extravaganza set in the beautiful local parks and scenic greenbelts! This cheerful event offers distances for every runner: a 1-mile jaunt, a 5K adventure, and a 10K challenge. Little ones can join in the fun with the exciting "Kids Dash," a 50-meter sprint that will have the crowd roaring with cheers for these pint-sized racers.