Downtown Christmas Run

The Sportspectrum Tradition that will get everyone in the Christmas Spirit!! Our unique 3 loop course (3.1 miles) takes you through, past, and amongst tens of thousands of Christmas Lights lining the course, lots of Christmas decorations, & Christmas music.

Come out and join us for a HO HO HO good time!!! 

Entry Fee: 

Early registration - thru November 14th - $25.00

Race Day Dec. 11th -  $40.00.

***If you do not want a race shirt you can save $5.00 on your registration by choosing the I do not need another race shirt option and it will take $5.00 off your entry at checkout.

Packet Pick-up: 

Monday December 8th - Wednesday December 10th  from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 

at Sportspectrum

Thursday, December 11th at Sportspectrum from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and then again at the race site starting at 5:30 p.m.

Date & Starting Times:

Thursday, December 11th - 3.1 mile Run/Walk (3 loops) begins at 7:00 pm

Awards:

Adult 5k:

Overall winners and runner-up male and female for the 3.1 mile run will receive a $100 and $75.00 gift certificates, respectively to Sportspectrum. 

Age group winner and runner-up will receive special prizes in the following age group categories:

19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59,60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+

Awards:

Kids 5k:

Overall male and female winners will each receive a $50.00 gift card to Sportspectrum. 

1st & 2nd male & female in the following age groups also take home an award: 9-under, 10-12, 13-15, 16-18

Special Note:

No dogs allowed on the course.

Refunds:
We understand that things come up. If you can no longer run the race, and need cancel more than 30 days in advance, you will receive 100% refund. If you cancel between 30 days and two weeks prior to race day, you will receive 50% refund. We will not allow any refunds less than two weeks before race day. But we can transfer your registration to another SRM race that is in the same calendar year.

Race entry Transfers:
We will allow race entry transfers to another person as long as the transfer is done at least two weeks prior to race day. There is a $10.00 charge for transfers. No exceptions.
Please contact SRM if you need to cancel or want to transfer a race entry. Email: run.srm@gmail.com

Join fellow runners on December 10, 2026 for the Downtown Christmas Run. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Shreveport.