Great 5k and Paddlefest 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Shreveport, Louisiana
- Entry fee
- From $15
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k ONLY | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $40 | – |
| 5k & Paddlefest | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $55 | – |
| Paddlefest ONLY | – | Oct 3, 20269:15 AM | $40 | – |
| GREAT Post Race Party | – | Oct 3, 202610:15 AM | $15 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5k ONLY and Paddlefest ONLY: $40 until Oct 2.
- 5k & Paddlefest: $55 until Oct 2.
- GREAT Post Race Party: $15 until Oct 2.
Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 33 percent above 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 7:08 AM, and the 5k ONLY starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 170 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Fox Creek Farms, Shreveport, LA 71115
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2024 results
All results (2 years)Aggregated from official results for Great 5k and Paddlefest. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Great 5k and Paddlefest?
In 2024, the fastest tenth finished in 27:56 or better, the top quarter in 30:32, and half the field in 38:40; the last tenth came in after 56:01.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 30:24 |
| 30-39 | 30:30 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 38:40 | n/a |
| 50-59 | n/a | 42:19 |
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 2024.
Finishers by year
Up 36 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Great 5k and Paddlefest 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2024, the field went from 36 to 49 finishers, and the median time dropped from 44:24 to 38:40.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49 (+36%) | 38:40 | under 27:56 | 25:00 |
| 2022 | 36 | 44:24 | under 28:56 | 25:20 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 65°F at dawn to 86°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 58°F and hot years reach 91°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
- Fox Creek Farms, Shreveport, LA 71115Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 170 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2024 (Jun 22, 2024), 2022 (Sep 24, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Great 5k and Paddlefest?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Louisiana?
- At $40, entry is about 33 percent above 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2024, 49 runners finished the 5k ONLY; the median finish was 38:40 and the winner ran 25:00.
- Where does it start?
- Fox Creek Farms, Shreveport, LA 71115.
From the organizers
The Arc Caddo-Bossier’s GREAT Program offers equine assisted services to children, teens and adults with disabilities. Through certified instructors and trained volunteers, our program positively affects the physical, psychological and social well being of our students. GREAT offers diverse programs to local schools and hospitals as well as private lessons and summer camp programs.
Times & Location:
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Fox Creek Farms, 11958 Ellerbe Road, Shreveport, LA 71115
5k - 8:00 a.m.
Paddlefest - 9:15 a.m.
Entry Fees:
5K and Paddlefest Entry Fee (includes 1 ticket to The GREAT Post Race Party): Early Registration is $50 until Sept. 19, $55 Sept. 20-Oct. 2, $60 race day
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