Red River Road Runner Learn to Run! Classes

Welcome to the Spring sessions of Learn to Run! & Walking for Fun and Fitness for Red River Road Runner members. Members receive a $12 discount off the $42 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 to register for the Summer Fun Runs for free ($30 value). 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 March 26-May 14, 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, March 26 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 March 30-May 18, 2026 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, March 30 @ 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 Mudbugs Madness. You may register for this at https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/Shreveport/MudbugMadness5k