Gingerbread Lane 5K & 10K - Shreveport 2026

The Gingerbread Lane 5K & 10K is a holiday race in Shreveport, held at Walker Place Park. Participants can select a 1-mile run, a 5K, or a 10K. For families with young children, there is a 50-meter Kids Dash. The event also offers a virtual run and a "Volunteer then Run" 5K option. The race embraces the Christmas theme with music by DJ Sasquatch and holiday treats at the finish line. Finishers receive cookies and a glass of milk, departing from the typical banana-and-water offering, creating a simple gingerbread-party atmosphere. The variety of distances, including a kids sprint and a 10K, positions it as a family holiday running event rather than a competition exclusively for serious runners.