Kids on the Run 2025-2026

🏃‍♂️ Kids on the Run Series

A series of six, one-mile runs designed to build camaraderie and competition among the local elementary school (grades K - 5th) running clubs. Individual runners are also invited to participate. Child cannot be older than 11 years old to participate in this event.

🎉 Sponsored by

• Foster Orthodontics: Your smile is our priority.
• Pediatric Dentistry: Caring for your child’s teeth.
• Raising Canes: Fresh chicken finger meals.
• Sportspectrum: Race management expertise.

📅 Event Details

Date: 2025-10-02

Location: 6970 Fern Avenue, Shreveport, LA

URL: Kids on the Run Event Page

💵 Entry Fee Options

• Online Registration: Includes all 6 races & 2 t-shirts for $35 + tax.
• Registration Deadline: Must register by Wed. Sept. 17 to receive the 2 t-shirts.
• Schools/Running Club Registration: Submit participant information via Google spreadsheet by September 17th.
• Single Race Registration: $10 + tax at the race site, on race day from 4:30-5:15 PM.

🏆 Awards

• Medals: Presented to the Top 10 finishers at each run.
• End of Series Awards: 1) Most Participants 2) Most Top 10 Boy Finishers 3) Most Top 10 Girl Finishers.

📊 Results

• Posting: Results will be posted immediately after the race at www.sportspectrumusa.com.
• No Revisions: No changes to results 24 hours after race completion.

🔔 Updates

Updates including rain delays can be found on our Facebook page.

🗓️ Schedule

• Oct. 2nd: 5:45 p.m. at Skate Park, Stoner Ave & Clyde Fant Parkway. Host School: A.C. Steere Elementary School.
• Nov. 3rd: 5:30 p.m. at Lee Hedges Stadium, 6115 E. Kings Hwy. Host School: Judson Magnet Elementary School.
• Dec. 6th: 10:00 a.m. at LSUS Recreational Field. Host School: Fairfield Magnet Elementary School.
• Feb. 9th: 5:30 p.m. at Lee Hedges Stadium, 6115 E. Kings Hwy. Host School: Eden Gardens Magnet Elementary School.

📦 Packet Pick-up

Monday, Sept. 29 - Wednesday October 1, from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Sportspectrum: 6970 Fern Avenue, Shreveport. Packet pick-up on race day from 4:30 p.m. until 15 minutes before the start of the race.

Schools picking up for more than 10 runners should email the list to: run.srm@gmail.com with one day's notice.

⏱️ IMPORTANT - Chip Timing

All races are chip-timed. Each child will receive one bib for the entire series, which includes a timing chip. Keep your bib throughout the year! If you have more than one child, please write their names on their bibs. No bib = no results. Wrong bib = wrong results. Bib replacement cost is $10 + tax.