Run With The Force

About the Event

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 The 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

The 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.

Races Offered

Run With The Force 5k

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:00

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$20.00

Weather Overview

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

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 Bossier City

Learn more about the host city, Bossier City.

Bossier City is the second-largest city in Northern Louisiana and the largest city in Bossier Parish. Home to Barksdale Air Force Base, which hosts several Air Force commands, as well as the backup landing site of Air Force One, Bossier City's recent history revolves largely around the U.S. military. In addition, most of the casinos in the Ark-La-Tex are within the corporate limits of Bossier City.