Calvary 5K Trail Run "Run for the Son"

Bossier City, United States • 7 Mar 2026

Event overview

The Calvary 5K Trail Run "Run for the Son" is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026 in Shreveport, Louisiana. The event includes a 5K, a Fun Run, and a Sleep-In Supporter option. The race supports Calvary’s Faith Missions Ministry and fundraising to help the girls’ soccer team travel to Ecuador. The Faith Missions Ministry operates in more than 25 countries. Fruit, refreshments, music and jambalaya will be available at the event. A race route is published online.

Logistics, registration and kit pickup

Standard registration for each event is listed at $20. Registration fees increase after February 2, 2026 at 11:59pm CST. The T-shirt deadline is February 14. Packet pickup locations and times are listed: RUN WILD (next to Silver Star Grill on Ellerbe Rd) on Thursday, March 5 from 11:00am to 6:00pm; Calvary Family Life Center (FLC - blue metal roof building) on Friday, March 6 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm; race site pickup begins on race day.

Awards and age groups

Overall male and female winners will receive a medal. First and second place in each age group will receive medals. Age divisions are: 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Fun Run
Sleep-in Supporter
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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