R.I.S.E. (Resilient Individuals Striving for Excellence) Shreveport is a nonprofit corporation organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. We are centered on identifying and equipping individuals with the tools that are needed to be successful. Although newly recognized as a nonprofit, our charitable purposes began in 2012. We seek to empower, educate, and entertain. Our mission is “Building Healthy Communities by helping individuals tap into their own resiliency.” Simply put, our philosophy is “Where Resiliency Meets Resources.” The Northwest Louisiana Education and Leadership Training Foundation (N.E.L.T) prepares students ages 13 to 18 for educational, occupational, and social guidance. It was founded as a result of the direct need for mentorship in the
Caddo/Bossier Parish Public/Private School System. Dedicated to youth and community service, N.E.L.T, promotes cultural diversity, provides extensive instruction that encompasses students holistic development, and seeks partnership with local government agencies and educational institutions.
Our mission is “To Help Our Youth Prepare For, Gain Acceptance To, and Graduate From College.” Our work is having a positive impact on our students. We want to continue to give back to the community and we want to include YOU! By joining the Run to Your Health 5K, you are supporting our goals of empowering, educating, and entertaining. Everybody does not need the same kind of help but one thing is for sure, everybody needs help at one time or another.
Special Thanks: AT&T, E & E Security, Inc., Brighter Future Counseling Services, Atena, Sportspectrum, family and friends that supported this event.
Date & Starting Time: Saturday, June 20th, 2026 the race will begin at 8:00 am.
Location: A.C. Steere Park, Shreveport, LA
Registration: Early Registration is $25 through June 1st
afterwards and on race day registration is $30.
There is a $50.00 registration fee for a team which includes one registration package. Remaining team members will be charged a registration of $25.00.
Must have at minimum ten people to register a team.
REGISTER EARLY! No shirts guaranteed to late registrants.
T-shirts & Race Packet Pick-Up: Every pre-registered participant will receive an original “Run to Your Health” t-shirt.
Packet pick up will be held at Sportspectrum
Thursday, June 18th from 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, June 19th from 10:00 a.m. -5:30 p.m.
You may also pick up your packet on Race Day at the Race Site at 7:00 am.
Awards: Overall male & female winners in the adult 5k (18 and over) will receive a $100 gift card to Sportspectrum. Overall male and female in the kids 5k (17 and under) will receive a $50.00 gift card.
1st place (male and female) age group winners will receive awards.
Age Groups: 8-13, 14-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Post Party: Food and Health Expo, water, fruit, awards, music, jumpies for kids, etc.
Special Note: Strollers, wagons, baby joggers, and any hand pushed or pulled vehicle will be allowed on the course, but at a walk pace capacity only.