Great 5k and Paddlefest

The Arc Caddo-Bossier’s GREAT Program offers equine assisted services to children, teens and adults with disabilities. Through certified instructors and trained volunteers, our program positively affects the physical, psychological and social well being of our students. GREAT offers diverse programs to local schools and hospitals as well as private lessons and summer camp programs.

Saturday, October 3, 2026   

Fox Creek Farms, 11958 Ellerbe Road, Shreveport, LA 71115

5k - 8:15 a.m.

Paddlefest - 9:15 a.m.

Entry Fees:

5K and Paddlefest Entry Fee (includes 1 ticket to The GREAT Post Race Party): Early Registration is $50 until Sept. 19, $55 Sept. 20-Oct. 2, $60 race day

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5K ONLY Entry Fee (includes 1 ticket to The GREAT Post Race Party): Early Registration is $35 until Sept. 19, $40 Sept. 20-Oct. 2, $45 race day

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Paddlefest ONLY Entry Fee (includes 1 ticket to The GREAT Post Race Party): Early Registration is $35 until Sept. 19, $40 Sept. 20-Oct. 2, $45 race day

*You must register by September 18 to be guaranteed a race shirt

**Paddlefest portion will be a 2 mile paddle.

***Lifejackets required for the paddlefest***

Paddlefest will be at Fox Creek Farms

Bring your own paddleboard, kayak or canoe for the paddlefest.  If you are interested in renting one ($20), please call Caroline Hendrix at 318-564-5769

Packet Pick-up: at Sportspectrum ~

Thursday, October 1  from 12:00-6:00 pm

Friday, October 2 from 10:00 am-5:00 pm.

Race day pick up will be from 7:00-7:45 am at Fox Creek Farms

Awards:

Will be given to 1st overall 5K finishers male and female and in each of the following age groups: 18 & under, 19-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

1st overall Paddlesfest finishers male and female paddleboard, kayak, and canoe

1st overall 2 person kayak

1st overall 2 person canoe

The GREAT Post Race Party: Join us for a post race celebration at Fox Creek Farms. $15 gets you into the party where you can sample delicious food provided by Sample Farms and cooked by Ki’ Mexico.  There will be live music, drawings, door prizes and lots of fun for the kids!

Join fellow runners on October 3, 2026 for the Great 5k and Paddlefest. It's a fantastic 5K, Paddlefest ONLY, GREAT Post Race Party featuring a flat and fast course in Shreveport.