Name: Go for the Gold 5K & Fun Run 2026
Start: 2026-03-21T08:00:00-05:00
Location: A.C. Steere Park

✨Join Us for The Arc Caddo-Bossier’s Annual Go for the Gold 5K & ½ Mile Fun Run!✨
📅This community tradition is set to take place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at A.C. Steere Park, located at 4009 Youree Dr. The event promises a morning of fitness, fun, and community, starting with the Fun Run at 8:00 a.m. and the 5K at 8:15 a.m.
🏃‍♀️Runners will enjoy a scenic route through the Broadmoor neighborhood, beginning and ending at A.C. Steere Park. Overflow parking will be available at Broadmoor Baptist Church, located across the street. Registration is open to all, with a fee of $30.00 for the 5K and $15.00 for the Fun Run. Runners will receive a Go for the Gold t-shirt for participating.
Leading up to the big day, runners can collect their race packets at Sportspectrum. Packet pick-up times are scheduled for Thursday, March 19th, from 10 AM to 6 PM, and Friday, March 20th, from 10 AM to 5:30 PM. For those who prefer, packets will also be available on race day, starting at 7:00 a.m. at the race site.
🏅The Arc Caddo-Bossier is thrilled to recognize the accomplishments of its participants:
💛$250 Visa Gift Card to first place overall Male & Female for the 5K
🧡$100 Visa Gift Card to second place overall Male & Female for the 5K
💛1st & 2nd Place Male & Female in each of the following age groups will also win an award: 19-under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+
🧡Finisher prizes to the first 300 finishers
The event is proudly supported by Sportspectrum, Team RWB, and Ainsley’s Angels, whose collaboration makes this celebration of inclusion and fitness possible.
Since its founding in 1954, The Arc Caddo-Bossier has been committed to building unlimited opportunities for people with disabilities. Through a diverse range of programs and services, The Arc Caddo-Bossier continues to empower infants, children, and adults with disabilities and their families across Shreveport, Bossier City, and Northwest Louisiana. The Arc Caddo-Bossier’s founding program, the Goldman School and Child Development Centers, offers an inclusive, year-round educational environment for children aged 8 weeks (about 2 months) to 5 years. As a Type III, Licensed, Four-Star Quality Rated facility, the Goldman School welcomes children with and without disabilities, fostering growth, learning, and celebration of diversity. For more information, visit thearccaddobossier.org
Do not miss this opportunity to support a meaningful cause while enjoying a lively and welcoming community event. Mark your calendars, register today, and join us at the starting line on March 8th. We cannot wait to see you there!
🌟🌟REGISTER FOR THE RACE: https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/Shreveport/TheArcGofortheGold
Want your company represented at the race? There are sponsorship opportunities for the Go for the Gold Race. Please reach out to Deidre McVay-Schulmeister at [email protected] for more information.