Minden, Louisiana · Saturday, September 12, 2026
The Kisatchie Crusher Gravel, Run, Fondo & MTB is a cycling, gran fondo, gravel, mountain biking, and running event held on Saturday, September 12, 2026. It is located at 216 Caney Lake Park Rd in Minden, Louisiana.
Race Information
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
Additional Information
Park at the Stoner Avenue Skate Plaza next to the Soccer fields.
Google Pin for start location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9DR8b8ReQqbTfAPr9
5K & 10K Course
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6590149901
The course is an out and back.
5K does the course one time.
10K does the course two times.
Half Marathon Course
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6092177671
The course is an out and back.
Half Marathon does the course four times.
Course Time Limit
3 hours and 30 minutes.
Finisher Medals
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
Best Costume
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
Series Points
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
Awards
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
Frequently Asked Questions and Information
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US Road Running
Welcome to the 42nd Anniversary of the Sportspectrum Firecracker 5k Race for Research Run & Healthwalk.
This year we celebrate the 250th Birthday of America, so the first 250 people to register will be able to register for $17.76!!!!!
After the first 250 people register the price goes to $25.00
5k Registration:
$25 through April 30th
$30 May 1st through June 5th
$35 June 6th thru July 3rd
Race day $40.00
**Want to save $5.00 on your registration? Select "I do not need another race shirt" and save $5.00!
Kids 1/2 mile fun run:
$15.00 through June 5th
$20.00 June 6th through race morning
Date: Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Start time: 5k - 8:00 a.m.
Fun Run - 7:30 a.m.
Fun run: 7:30am. All kids participating in the 1/2 mile fun run will be awarded a finishers medal.
Course Description: 5K (3.1 miles) will start and finish at Mall St. Vincent Parking Lot (directly behind Sears) Race will proceed through historic South Highland Subdivision, one of Shreveport’s oldest & most beautiful neighborhoods. A scenic and challenging road race for runners, walkers, and sightseers.
Early Packet Pickup: Below are the packet pick dates and times at Sportspectrum, 6970 Fern Avenue.
Thursday June 25th and Friday June 26th - 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday June 27th from 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sunday June 28th from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday June 29th thru Friday July 3rd from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Race day at the race site from 6:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
You can register on race morning but you are not guaranteed a race t-shirt.
Race shirts:
Again this year you get your choice of either a short sleeve tee t-shirt or a tank top (adult sizes only for tank tops). Please make sure you select the right item when you are registering.
Race Day Registration & Check-In: Mall St. Vincent parking lot behind Sears, 6:00 a.m. —7:45 a.m. race day check-in. You may register race day, but we recommend early registration to guarantee T-shirt. Race day Registration is $40.00.
Please note that we will not hold or mail race shirts. All race shirts not picked up by the start of the race will be given to our wonderful volunteers
Sponsored by: SPORTSPECTRUM & SPINE INSTITUTE OF LOUISIANA FOUNDATION
Drink Sponsors: GREAT RAFT, EAGLE DISTRIBUTORS
Contributing Sponsors: FOSTER'S ORTHODONTICS, SMOOTHIE KING, MALL ST. VINCENT, SPORTSPECTRUM RACE MANAGEMENT, BROOKS, RYAN BATES, TEAM RWB, SPECIALISTS HEALTH SYSTEM.
Special Thanks: THE SRM TEAM, THE COSST SWIM TEAM, & ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS!
Awards: Overall Male & Female winners receive $500 each, 2nd Overall Male & Female winners receive $250 each. Checks will be mailed. That way the winners do not have to hang around until everyone is done.
First 101 Men and First 100 Female Finishers be awarded a 41st Anniversary Commemorative Mug.
The First 10 Male and Female finishers over the age of 50 will also be awarded a commemorative mug***
No age group trophies will be awarded, just come out and have fun! A great way to start your July 4th activities.
$2500.00 in Prize Money to be won!
Overall Male & Female Winner Win $500.00 each!
Overall runner-up Male & Female winners win $250.00 each!
Beat the course record and Win an additional $500!!
Course Records
Men’s 2014 Ben Chesars 14:38 Women 2020 Taylor Dare 16:43
Post Party: Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, fresh fruit, ice cold Great Raft Beer, Ozarka Ice cold water.
Course Description: 5K (3.1 miles) will start and finish at Mall St. Vincent Parking Lot (directly behind Sears) Race will proceed through historic South Highland Subdivision, one of Shreveport’s oldest & most beautiful neighborhoods. A scenic and challenging road race for runners, walkers, and sightseers.
Baby Joggers: Strollers, wagons, baby joggers, and any hand pushed or pulled vehicle will be allowed on the course, but at a walk pace capacity only. Absolutely NO in-line skates, roller skates will be allowed on run course. This rule is an RRCA regulation!
WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!! If you would like to be a volunteer in any capacity before, during, or after the race, please call Matt McVicar at 798.1241 or send your name and phone number to [email protected] Subject: Firecracker Volunteer.
Refund & Race entry transfer policy:
Refunds:
We understand that things come up. If you can no longer run the race, and need cancel more than 30 days in advance, you will receive 100% refund. If you cancel between 30 days and two weeks prior to race day, you will receive 50% refund. We will not allow any refunds less than two weeks before race day. No exceptions.
Race entry Transfers:
We will allow race entry transfers to another person as long as the transfer is done at least two weeks prior to race day. There is a $10.00 charge for transfers. No exceptions.
Please contact SRM if you need to cancel or want to transfer a race entry. Email: [email protected]
Celebrate the holiday spirit in the middle of summer at the Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half Marathon! This means Santa is on Vacay!
Come on out and join us at Walker Place Park in Bossier City as we run the A.R. Teague trail along the Red River. This festive race brings all the cheer of the season—without the cold—giving athletes a fun and energetic way to race during the warm summer months.
Whether you’re tackling the 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon, you’ll enjoy a spirited race atmosphere filled with holiday flair, seasonal fun, and motivation from start to finish. Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome to join in the celebration.
All athletes who cross the finish line will receive a custom finisher medal and a spirited, race-themed shirt to commemorate their accomplishment. Awards will be presented to men and women for all three distances to the top finishers in the usual five-year age groups, starting at 10 & Under.
Break out the holiday cheer, lace up your running shoes, and make summer miles merry at the Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half Marathon.
The Miles For Jae 5K was created to honor the life and memory of Jae and to turn love and remembrance into something that brings our community together.
Now in its second year, this annual walk/run continues to grow as a day of unity, healing, and purpose. What began as a tribute has become a movement — one that uplifts our hometown and pours back into our youth.
All proceeds will support our community Fall Festival, providing a safe and exciting event for young people and creating opportunities for teens to serve, lead, and give back.
This event is open to runners, walkers, families, and supporters of all ages. Whether you’re participating in the 5K or simply coming out to show love, every step taken helps us build something meaningful.
Wear blue. Bring your energy. Let’s make Year 2 unforgettable.
💙
Race Information
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
Additional Information
Park at the Stoner Avenue Skate Plaza next to the Soccer fields.
Google Pin for start location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9DR8b8ReQqbTfAPr9
5K & 10K Course
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6590149901
The course is an out and back.
5K does the course one time.
10K does the course two times.
Half Marathon Course
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6092177671
The course is an out and back.
Half Marathon does the course four times.
Course Time Limit
3 hours and 30 minutes.
Finisher Medals
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
Best Costume
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
Series Points
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
Awards
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
Frequently Asked Questions and Information
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US Road Running