Run Minden on Main

About the Event

Run Minden on Main

“Where the Party Meets the Pavement”

A summer run you don’t want to miss!

Join us for Run Minden on Main, where racing meets celebration in the heart of downtown Minden. This high-energy event features a big awards stage with a DJ blasting tunes to pump you up, fireworks, and incredible community support along the race route.

Along the course you’ll find water sprinklers to run through, popsicles, music, ice-cold cooling rags, and plenty of cheering spectators to keep you going every mile.

After the race, stick around for Grilling on Main, where you can sample amazing BBQ from local competitors. Be sure to visit the Farmers Market as well for fresh local produce — all within walking distance of the race start and finish.

Participants will receive great swag bags including:

• A high-quality tech tank

• Drawstring backpack

• Bib pins and more

Awards & Extras

Most Patriotic Dressed Male & Female

Win 2 tasting wristbands for Grilling on Main

🏆 Overall Male & Female Winners

$$$$Receive cash prizes$$$$

🎽 Age Group Awards

Custom running hats donated by the Minden Run Club

🏅 First 200 Finishers

Receive a finisher medal

Plus a fun “Make Your Medal a Magnet” station

🎨 Face painting for kids

With great running, amazing food, music, and fun for the whole family, Run Minden on Main is a race you won’t forget.
30$

Price increase to 35$ June 1

Guaranteed shirt deadline is 6/4/26

Male/female tech tank.

Races Offered

5K

Jun 13, 2026

straighten

Distance — 3.1 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:00

sell

$30.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Shreveport.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 22.9° / 32.9°

wb_sunny 25.4° / 35.5°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 8.9 /

water_drop 73.3%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 22.9° / 32.9°

wb_sunny 25.4° / 35.5°

air 8.9 km/h

water_drop 73.3%

About Shreveport

Learn more about the host city, Shreveport.

Shreveport is the largest city in Northern Louisiana, part of the twin city metro of Shreveport-Bossier City, and is considered the principal city in the three-state region known as the "Ark-La-Tex." It has about 188,000 residents (2019), and is in the area of the state designated as the Sportsman's Paradise. Many lakes and rivers are in the area and offer recreational activities. The surrounding area is also a contrast from points in southern Louisiana, in that the landscape is marked by rolling hills and pine forests, being an extension of the Texas region known as the Piney Woods.