Riverside V 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 6:00 PM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Shreveport, Louisiana
- Entry fee
- From $25
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run | 5K | Nov 7, 20266:00 PM | $40 | – |
| 5K Walk | 5K | Nov 7, 20266:00 PM | $40 | – |
| 5 Mile Run | 8K | Nov 7, 20266:00 PM | $40 | – |
| Shirt Only | – | Nov 7, 20266:00 PM | $25 | – |
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 Run and 5K Walk and 5 Mile Run: $40 until Nov 7.
- Shirt Only: $25 until Oct 22.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:36 AM, and the 5K Run starts at 6:00 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
Riverview Hall, Shreveport, LA 71101
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)5 Mile Run
5K Run
5K Walk
Aggregated from official results for Riverside V. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Riverside V?
At the 2025 5 Mile Run, the fastest tenth finished in 32:23 or better, the top quarter in 39:12, and half the field in 45:10; the last tenth came in after 1:01:30.
At the 2025 5K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 22:06 or better, the top quarter in 23:54, and half the field in 31:38; the last tenth came in after 44:03.
At the 2025 5K Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 45:13 or better, the top quarter in 48:03, and half the field in 54:33; the last tenth came in after 1:05:14.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 30-39 | 39:58 | 29:57 |
| 40-49 | 41:51 | 31:11 |
| 50-59 | 47:40 | 42:24 |
| 60-69 | 48:44 | 36:05 |
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 32 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Riverside V 8K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 70 to 101 finishers, and the median time rose from 45:00 to 45:10.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 101 (-17%) | 45:10 | under 32:23 | 27:23 |
| 2024 | 122 (+67%) | 47:20 | under 35:12 | 26:40 |
| 2023 | 73 (-12%) | 43:12 | under 32:54 | 26:08 |
| 2022 | 83 (+19%) | 44:14 | under 34:03 | 26:44 |
| 2021 | 70 | 45:00 | under 34:06 | 29:42 |
From each year's official results for the 8K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most US 8Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 8K field finished under 39:12, against 42:05 in a typical US 8K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
- 5K: Faster than most Louisiana 5Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 23:54, against 28:43 in a typical Louisiana 5K, so times here run 17 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 November 7 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 81°F.
Based on 70 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
- Riverview Hall, Shreveport, LA 71101Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 200 feet
- Included with entry
- Unisex Comfort Colors Long Sleeve
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 8K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 8, 2026), 2025 (Nov 9, 2025), 2024 (Nov 10, 2024), 2023 (Nov 12, 2023), 2022 (Nov 13, 2022), 2021 (Nov 14, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Riverside V?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- 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, 8K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 101 runners finished the 5 Mile Run; the median finish was 45:10 and the winner ran 27:23.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 8K field finished under 39:12, against 42:05 in a typical US 8K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Riverview Hall, Shreveport, LA 71101.
From the organizers
Location:
Riverfront: Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway, Shreveport, Louisiana
Race Events:
The 5K Run, 5K Walk & the 5 Mile Road Race are on a mostly flat course. There will be no vehicular traffic. These races are sanctioned by the Red River Road Runners and the RRCA. We suggest bringing a running light if you desire as it is a night race.
Packet Pick-up:
Packet pick up at Sportspectrum, 6970 Fern Avenue in Shreveport on Thursday, November 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday, November 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Late packet pick up will be from 4:00-5:30 p.m. at Riverview Hall 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Late Registration will NOT be accepted day of the race.