
Red River Road Runner Learn to Run! Classes is a running race on September 10 – November 2, 2026 in Shreveport, LA, with an entry fee of $32.
From the Organizer
Welcome to the Fall sessions of Learn to Run! & Walking for Fun and Fitness for Red River Road Runner members. Members receive a $12 discount off the $32 registration fee.
This discount is applied at checkout for those registered for membership on this site. If you have not yet renewed your membership for 2026 you will be prompted to do so at check out. Those attending at least 5/8 classes will receive a coupon code for a discount of $20 off the Riverside V race. Those under 18 are welcome but must be accompanied at every class by a parent. If you have any problems with registration, please contact two.stretch@yahoo.com
The “Learn to Run!” Advanced Level Program is 8 weeks of classes on Thursdays from September 10-October 29, 2026 from 5:45-6:45 p.m. This class is designed to assist experienced runners improve their speed and endurance during the eight weeks. Suggested entry level is a base of 9 miles/week and the ability to run 2 miles without stopping or with minimal walk breaks. The first class will be held Thursday, September 10 at 5:45 p.m. at Walker Park by Brookshire Grocery Arena in Bossier City. Classes will be held at a variety of locations.
The “Learn to Run!” Beginner Level Program for runners is 8 weeks of classes on Mondays from September 14-November 2 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. This class is designed to prepare a beginning or returning runner to complete a 5K at the end of eight weeks. The first class will be held Monday, September 14 @ 6 p.m. at Betty Virginia Park, 3901 Fairfield Ave, Shreveport, LA 71106 with training inside the park.
The "Walking for Fun and Fitness" Program is for walkers who want a weekly coached experience. This class is held for 8 weeks at at the same time and place as the Beginner program.
These classes will "graduate" with the Riverside V race on November 7, 2026 in Shreveport
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
91°
Typical Low
70°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Shreveport Dwtn Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
169 ft
Nearest Airport
SHV
Shreveport Regional Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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