4 events in Caddo Parish, Louisiana

Date: February 21st, 2026

Start: All races at 8:30 a.m.

Eddie D. Jones Park

8400 Mike Clark Road, Keithville, LA 71047

318.929.2806

Race Course: All three courses are run on the beautifully cut trails that wind through Eddie D. Jones Park.

There is a 3 hour time limit for the 10 mile course. If you feel you cannot complete the 10 miles in 3 hours or under, please consider the 3 mile or 5 mile course. We will not record times for those that are on the course after the 3 hour mark.

Awards: For all 3 distances. Overall Male & Female, 1st & 2nd Place Male & Female in the following age groups: 14-under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Post Race Party: Stick around after the race for burgers and drinks!!

Registration:

$32 until February 6th

$37.00 February 7th - February 20th

$40.00 race day

Save $5.00 when you select "I have too many race shirts" as your shirt option.

Packet Pick Up: Thursday, Feb. 19th 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., at Sportspectrum 6970 Fern Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71105

Friday, Feb. 20th 10:00 a.m.—5:30 at Sportspectrum 6970 Fern Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71105

Saturday, Feb, 21st 6:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.

You must register by February 6th to guarantee a race shirt

***all race packets not picked up by the start of the race will be given to our awesome volunteers and staff.

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]

LOCATION:

The Black Bayou Festival 5K will take place through the quaint village of Hosston! Enjoy the historic streets and scenic views that our small town has to offer!

REGISTRATION:

Early Registration is $25 until February 14, $30 until March 6, $35 on Race Day.

AGE GROUPS *(Male and Female Divisions):

• 9 and under

• 10-14

• 15-19

• 20-29

• 30-39

• 40-49

• 50-59

• 60+

1st Place Overall Male and Female will be presented with a $50 Gift Card. Awards will also be presented to the 1st and 2nd place finisher of each age group.

PACKET PICK-UP 7am-8am:

Check in at the registration table when you arrive at Hosston Town Hall on Saturday, March 7, 2026 to receive your race day packet.

Race begins at 8:30am.

SPECIAL NOTE:

Strollers, wagons, baby joggers, and any hand-pushed or pulled vehicle will be allowed on the course. Absolutely NO in-line skates or rollerblades allowed.

Join us for our FIRST race! 🏃‍♀️✨

Let’s lace up our shoes and run with purpose as we come together in faith and community!

All proceeds support Heart of Hope, a Christ-centered home away from home for young ladies ages 11–23 experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Through God’s love, Heart of Hope offers a safe, nurturing place where residents can seek guidance, healing, and hope as they make important decisions for their future—whether that journey leads to parenting or adoption.

🍎🥪 Race fuel provided! Fruit and breakfast sandwiches will be available to help get you race-ready.

Come run, walk, or cheer—every step helps share God’s love and hope with young women who need it most.

Run for hope. Run for love. Run for Him. 💙✝️