Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - Shreveport | Bossier City, LA, United States

About the Event

Celebrate the holiday spirit in the middle of summer at the Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half Marathon! This means Santa is on Vacay!

Come on out and join us at Walker Place Park in Bossier City as we run the A.R. Teague trail along the Red River. This festive race brings all the cheer of the season—without the cold—giving athletes a fun and energetic way to race during the warm summer months.

Whether you’re tackling the 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon, you’ll enjoy a spirited race atmosphere filled with holiday flair, seasonal fun, and motivation from start to finish. Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome to join in the celebration.

All athletes who cross the finish line will receive a custom finisher medal and a spirited, race-themed shirt to commemorate their accomplishment. Awards will be presented to men and women for all three distances to the top finishers in the usual five-year age groups, starting at 10 & Under.

Break out the holiday cheer, lace up your running shoes, and make summer miles merry at the Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half Marathon.

Races Offered

10K

Jul 12, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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07:00

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$30.00

5K

Jul 12, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$25.00

Half Marathon

Jul 12, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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$45.00

Virtual 10K

Jul 12, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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$25.00

Virtual 5K

Jul 12, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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07:00

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$25.00

Virtual Half Marathon

Jul 12, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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07:00

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Bossier City.

thermostat Temperature

24.5° / 33.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

27.6° / 36.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 21m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.3 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Very high

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

71.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:19

nightlight Sunset

20:21

About Bossier City

Learn more about the host city, Bossier City.

Bossier City is the second-largest city in Northern Louisiana and the largest city in Bossier Parish. Home to Barksdale Air Force Base, which hosts several Air Force commands, as well as the backup landing site of Air Force One, Bossier City's recent history revolves largely around the U.S. military. In addition, most of the casinos in the Ark-La-Tex are within the corporate limits of Bossier City.