From the Organizer
Join us for the Shield of Kindness 5K & Kids Fun Run and Community Swim! Every step helps support anti-bullying awareness and promotes a culture of kindness, courage, and respect for children and families throughout our community.
Protecting Hearts. Promoting Kindness.
Mission: Bringing our community together to stand against bullying and promote kindness, inclusion, respect, and courage
Presented by the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office & Sportspectrum
Date: August 22, 2026
Entry Fees:
1-mile Fun Run/Walk - $10-T-shirt included
5K - $25-T-shirt and 1 arm band to swim included
8:00-Shield of Kindness community swim at Town South Swim Club
Sleep in supporter - $20-includes a T-shirt and sponsors a Fun Runner for the swim
Start Times: 7:40 a.m.: 1-mile Fun Run/Walk
8:00 a.m.: 5K Run begins
8:00-Shield of Kindness community swim at Town South Swim Club
Sleep in supporter ($20-includes a T-shirt and sponsors a Fun Runner for the swim)
Location: Town South Swim Club, 9630 Smitherman, Shreveport, Louisiana 71115
T-Shirts & Packet Pick-Up: Every participant who registers prior to Monday August 10th will receive a specially designed performance T-Shirt with their race packet.
Packet pick-up will be at Sportspectrum, 6970 Fern Avenue, Shreveport
Thursday August 20th from 12:00-6:00 PM
Friday August 21st from 10 AM-5:30 PM.
Race Day packets will also be available at the race site at 7:00 a.m., the day of the race.
Sleep-In Supporter: Do you want to be a donor to this worthy cause but you ‘re unable to attend or would rather sleep late? Sign up as a Sleep-In Supporter and you will receive the T-Shirt without getting out of bed the morning of the race. Note: you still must follow the same packet pick-up instructions as the runners.
Awards: Awards will be presented for 5K participants as follows.
Overall male and female winners.
1st place male & female in each age group category will receive a medal.
Age group categories: 10 & under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.
Kids run will have a prize for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd overall boy and girl.
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
94°
Typical Low
72°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Red River Rsch Stn, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Shreveport, LA
City Elevation
169 ft
Nearest Airport
SHV
Shreveport Regional Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Shield of Kindness 5k & Fun Run?
- The Shield of Kindness 5k & Fun Run is a running race held in Shreveport, Louisiana on August 22, 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 Shield of Kindness 5k & Fun Run?
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Shreveport, Louisiana at 9630 Smitherman. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Shield of Kindness 5k & Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Shield of Kindness 5k & Fun Run
Aug 22, 2026