Dean Williams Memorial 5k Run/Walk/Crawl

🎖️ Join Us for a Meaningful Event

Please join us for our 29th year as we honor our fallen law enforcement heroes. These officers have made the ultimate sacrifice for the safety and protection of our city and its people.

🕊️ Remembering Our Heroes

Ron Dean #551 and Dewayne Williams #904 were working in the narcotics division of the Shreveport Police Department. On December 16, 1992 Ron Dean was fatally wounded while attempting to serve a search warrant for narcotics at the Pines Apartments. On March 3, 1993 Dewayne Williams was fatally wounded while attempting to serve a search warrant for narcotics at a home on Magnolia Ave.

👮‍♂️ Commemorating the Fallen

Ron Dean and Dewayne Williams were supporters of Special Olympics during their law enforcement careers. Shreveport Police Officers along with other law enforcement agencies and civilians participate in this run each year. This run is not only in memory of Ron Dean and Dewayne Williams: it is in memory of all fallen law enforcement officers.

💰 Supporting Special Olympics Louisiana

All funds raised are donated to Special Olympics Louisiana.

🙏 Special Thanks to Our Supporters

• Organizations: Shreveport Police Department, Shreveport Police Officers Association, Shreveport Police Local Union 275.
• Sponsors: Music Mountain Water, Dynamic Trophies & Awards, & Sportspectrum Race Management.

📅 Date & Starting Times

Saturday, June 21st, 2025. 1/2 mile Fun Run/Walk starts at 8:00 a.m., 5K Run starts at 8:30 a.m.

🏃‍♂️ Registration Information

• Early Registration Fee: $25.00 until May 31st.
• Registration from June 1st - June 20th: $30.00.
• Race Day Fee: $35.00.
• Registration Location: You can also register at Sportspectrum, 6970 Fern Ave., Shreveport with cash, check or credit card.

😴 Sleep-in Supporter Option

Don’t feel like getting up and running? Be a sleep-in supporter. You still get a shirt and you don’t have to break a sweat to get it!!

🎽 Race Packet Information

Every pre-registered participant will receive an Official 2025 Dean-Williams Run T-shirt. Shirts will be limited to the first 300, so please register early.

You may pick up your packet early at Sportspectrum—

• Thursday, June 19th: from 10 a.m.—6 p.m.
• Friday, June 20th: from 10am—5:30pm.
• Race Day Pick Up: from 7:00—8:15am at the race site.

🏁 Course Description

The race will begin near the Veterans Memorial on the Clyde Fant Parkway. Runners will head north on the Parkway to the Police/ Fireman’s Memorial turn around and head back to the finish.

🏆 Awards

Overall Male & Female will receive awards. 1st & 2nd age group winners receive awards.
Male & Female age groups: 13-under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & up.

👮 Law Enforcement Awards

Overall Male & Female. 1st & 2nd age group winners receive awards. Male & Female age groups: 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & up.

⚠️ Special Note

Under RRCA regulations, absolutely no baby joggers, bikes, skateboards, or rollerblades will be allowed. No dogs allowed on course.

🌐 Event URL

You can find further details and registration information [here](https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/Shreveport/DeanWilliamsMemorial5kRunWalkCrawl?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB).