Run With The Force
- Date
- September 30, 2026
- Distance
- Run With The Force 5k
From the Organizer
Run With The Force 5K
Join us for the Run With The Force 5K is a fun and meaningful race supporting Shreveport Homeschool Sports (The Force) and the student-athletes who train, compete, and grow through the program.
Whether you are a competitive runner chasing a personal record or a family looking for a fun Saturday morning activity, this event is a great way to support local homeschool athletes while enjoying the running community in Shreveport/Bossier.
Why This Race Matters:
Shreveport Homeschool Sports, known as Shreveport Force, provides homeschool students in Northwest Louisiana with opportunities to compete in organized athletics at the middle school and high school levels.
Founded in 2012 by local parents who wanted their homeschooled children to experience team sports, the program has grown into a thriving athletic community offering teams in sports such as:
• Cross Country
• Track and Field
• Basketball
• Volleyball
Shreveport Force exists to do more than build athletes. The program helps develop discipline, teamwork, leadership, and strong character while providing homeschool students with meaningful opportunities to compete.
What Your Registration Supports:
Proceeds from the Run With The Force 5K help support:
• Equipment and uniforms
• Training facilities
• Travel to competitions
• Program development for future athletes
Every registration helps ensure that homeschool athletes in our community have the opportunity to train, compete, and grow.
Race Day Details:
Distance: 5K (3.1 miles)
Event Type: Run or Walk
Course: Beginner friendly and family friendly
Participants of all ages and experience levels are welcome.
Awards
Awards will be given for Male & Female in the following age groups:
10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39,40-49, 50-59, 60+
Bring the Whole Family
This event is designed to be a community celebration. Whether you run, walk, volunteer, or cheer from the sidelines, you are helping support local student-athletes.
Come Run With The Force and help strengthen homeschool athletics in our community.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
85°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Shreveport Dwtn Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bossier City, LA
Population
62,832
as of 2023
Elevation
164 ft
Nearest Airport
SHV
Shreveport Regional Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run With The Force, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
114
Days to train
- Race
- Run With The Force
- Date
- September 30, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run With The Force?
- Run With The Force is a running race held in Bossier City, Louisiana on September 30, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Run With The Force?
- Wednesday, September 30, 2026 in Bossier City, Louisiana at 3131 Arthur Teague Parkway, Bossier City, LA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run With The Force?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run With The Force
Sep 30, 2026