The Great Gator 5K & Fun Run
When is The Great Gator 5K & Fun Run?
The Great Gator 5K & Fun Run takes place on Saturday, April 11, 2026 in Bossier City, LA.
What distances does The Great Gator 5K & Fun Run offer?
The Great Gator 5K & Fun Run offers 3 events: 1/2 Mile Fun Run, Gator 5K, Lazy Gator.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Mile Fun Run | 0.5 mi | $25.00 | Register |
| Gator 5K | 3.1 mi | $25.00 | Register |
| Lazy Gator | — | $25.00 | Register |
How much does The Great Gator 5K & Fun Run cost?
Registration for The Great Gator 5K & Fun Run starts at $25.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is The Great Gator 5K & Fun Run held?
The Great Gator 5K & Fun Run is held in Bossier City, LA at 4832 CenturyLink Center Drive.
About The Great Gator 5K & Fun Run
This is the 5th Annual Great Gator 5k and Fun Run. We are raising money for Elm Grove Elementary. We do this race to get our kids out in the community and give the community the opportunity to show their support.
REGISTER EARLY! No shirts are guaranteed to late registrants.
Gator 5K - a 3.1-mile run/walk plus a t-shirt.
Fun Run - a 1/2-mile run/ walk around the park plus a t-shirt.
Lazy Gator - Sleep-in morning of the race but come get a t-shirt during packet pick up!
Date & Starting Time: Saturday, April 11, 2025. The 5K run/walk will begin at 8:00am at the Walker Park on the Arthur Ray Teague Parkway.
T-shirts & Race Packet Pickup: Run Wild 9462 Ellerbe Rd.
Thursday, April 9th from 11 am- 6 pm
Friday, April 10th from 10 am-5:30 pm.
You may also pick up your packet on race day at the race site at 7:00am.
Special Note: Leashed dogs are invited!! 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 inline skates, roller skates or runners with baby strollers will be allowed on run course. This rule is an RRCA regulation!
T-Shirt Deadline
***Must register by March 30th to be guaranteed a shirt!****
Awards
1st Place Overall Male
1st Place Overall Female
1st Place Overall Elementary Male
1st Place Overall Elementary Female
Age groups:
11 and under, 12-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+.