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Sportspectrum Firecracker 5k : |
Running : Run 3.1 Miles |
Sportspectrum Firecracker Kids Run : Kids Race |
Running : 880 Yards |
Welcome to the 31st Anniversary of the Sportspectrum Firecracker 5k Run & Healthwalk. This coming July 4th, our Nation’s Birthday promises to be celebrated with a special passion and purpose by Americans from coast to coast. The 31st running also brings a special milestone to myself and this great run. The year was 1985, Springlake Point Apartments, and about 45 weekend warriors took the streets of Springlake to run the first Annual Firecracker. Scott Smith was our first overall male with a time of 15:37 and Terry Davis won the ladies crown in 19:00 flat. It has been a great ride and a lot of fun sharing my July 4th memories. Special thanks to my family who does not know a holiday without a run! Thanks to Lamar and Peggy, who watch each year from above. Thank you Woody who makes the morning come alive with patriotic music. Thanks to Ann and Weldon, Tom, Clark, Matt, Jeff, Mike, David and John! And thank you Charlotte for the 26 fun filled Firecracker memories we have shared together. Thanks so much to our Title Sponsor, Regional Urology. I hope to see you out this July 4th, we have a great morning lined up for you.
This race is being run in the memory of three great friends. Ran Kiper, Jim Wilhite, & Robin Fell. They all had a passion for the great outdoors, from a Saturday morning jog with “the group” to a competitive half-marathon down on the Riverfront. They were all leaders, giving their time and resources to organizations and individuals in need. They loved their families and friends, and were committed to living life the its fullest —I miss you guys!!
The 1996 Firecracker 5K was Ran Kiper’s last foot race. The following day he was diagnosed with cancer and past away that September. We have all been touched by a family member, friend or loved on who has fought the battle against cancer. This race is in the memory of Ran Kiper, but can be run in memory of someone you know. Below on your official entry form, you will find an area where you can make a donation of $10.00 or more to the ZERO: The End of Prostate Cancer fund in memory of your loved one. All contributors will be given a special ribbon to be worn on race day. Proceeds will go to: ZERO: The End of Prostate Cancer!
Sponsored by: SPORTSPECTRUM & REGIONAL UROLOGY
Food Sponsors: CLARK’S TAILGATE CATERING, POWER ICE, TWISET ROOT,
RHINO COFFEE
Drink Sponsors: MICHELOB ULTRA BEER, NESTLE WATERS, & EAGLE DISTRIBUTERS
Sound, Music Mix, Emcee & Entertainment Coordinator/Sponsor: B. WOODROW NESBITT, JR.
Contributing Sponsors: MALL ST. VINCENT, NEW BALANCE of Shreveport, SPORTSPECTRUM RACE MANAGEMENT, SEARS, NWLRA, SHREVEPORT BOSSIER TOURISM BUREAU, U.L. COLEMAN COMPANIES
Special Thanks: MATT MCVICAR & THE SRM TEAM, BUTCH JORDAN, THE COSST SWIM
TEAM, NEW BALANCE RUNNING TEAM, & ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS!
Bring the whole family out and start your July 4th celebration the healthy way!
Entry Fee for the 5k: $14.00!! You read it right. Our way at Sportspectrum to thank the Ark-La-Tex community for your continued support. This includes the 2015 31st Anniversary Tech Tee. Pre-register to guarantee your t-shirt. Pre-registration is $14.00 on or before June 1, 2015. Mailed entries must be postmarked June 1 or before to be accepted as a $12.00 entry. Registration between June 2, 2015 & June 27 will be $18.00. June 28, 2015 – July 3 is $20.00 and Race Day Registration is $25.00. Please mail entries Sportspectrum Firecracker 5K, 6970 Fern, Shreveport, LA 71105. Sign Up ONLINE www.sportspectrumusa.com
Entry Fee for the Kids 1/2 mile fun run: Kids 10 & under $12.00 All kids participating in the 1/2 mile fun run will be awarded a finishers medal and will include an Official Race t-shirt.
Fun Run Starts at 7:30 am
Date: Saturday morning, July 4, 2015
Starting Time: 5K Run, Healthwalk, & Stroll — 8:00 am
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: Race packets may be picked up at Sportspectrum starting –Saturday, June 27 from 10:00– 5:30, Sunday, June 28 from 1:00—5:00, Monday, June 29 from 10:00-6:00, Tuesday, June 30 from 10:00-6:00, Wednesday, July 1 from 10:00-6:00, Thursday, July 2 from 10-5, Friday, July 3 from 10:00—5:00 @ Sportspectrum, 6970 Fern Ave—318.798.1241.
Race Day Registration & Check-In: Mall St. Vincent parking lot behind Sears, 7:00—7:55 AM race day check-in. You may register race day, but we recommend early registration to guarantee T-shirt. Raceday Registration is $25.00.
Giant Post Party: Catered fixins by Clark's’ Tailgate Catering, fresh fruit from Santa Maria Produce, ice cold Michelob Ultra Beer, Power Ice, & Ozarka Ice cold water, & Rhino Coffee.
Race Day Entertainment Galore! Enjoy the BWN LTD./Sportspectrum 12 speaker stereo sound system! ? Judge Woody’s famous FIRECRACKER-RACE MUSIC! ? Pre-race toe tappin’ C & W and ROCK PATRIOTIC TUNES! ? A ROUSING RACE START program with PATRIOTIC TUNES, LIVE, NOT DEAD SINGERS, BEACH BALLS and the 1812 Overture Finale! ? MUSIC SURPRISES ON THE COURSE! ? IN THE FINISH CHUTE the WORLD’S BEST PATRIOTIC FINISHING MUSIC!! ? ALWAYS A GREAT LIVE BAND AT THE POST PARTY
Awards: 31 Years—31 Extra Mugs!!! First 117 Men and First 75 Female Finishers will be timed and awarded a 31st Anniversary Commerative Mug. No age group trophies will be awarded, just come out and have fun! A great way to start your July 4th activities. Come out and get the prized mug for your post race celebration.
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 or runners with baby strollers 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. Sign up online at www.sportspectrumusa.com
Welcome to the 31st Anniversary of the Sportspectrum Firecracker 5k Run & Healthwalk. This coming July 4th, our Nation’s Birthday promises to be celebrated with a special passion and purpose by Americans from coast to coast. The 31st running also brings a special milestone to myself and this great run. The year was 1985, Springlake Point Apartments, and about 45 weekend warriors took the streets of Springlake to run the first Annual Firecracker. Scott Smith was our first overall male with a time of 15:37 and Terry Davis won the ladies crown in 19:00 flat. It has been a great ride and a lot of fun sharing my July 4th memories. Special thanks to my family who does not know a holiday without a run! Thanks to Lamar and Peggy, who watch each year from above. Thank you Woody who makes the morning come alive with patriotic music. Thanks to Ann and Weldon, Tom, Clark, Matt, Jeff, Mike, David and John! And thank you Charlotte for the 26 fun filled Firecracker memories we have shared together. Thanks so much to our Title Sponsor, Regional Urology. I hope to see you out this July 4th, we have a great morning lined up for you.
This race is being run in the memory of three great friends. Ran Kiper, Jim Wilhite, & Robin Fell. They all had a passion for the great outdoors, from a Saturday morning jog with “the group” to a competitive half-marathon down on the Riverfront. They were all leaders, giving their time and resources to organizations and individuals in need. They loved their families and friends, and were committed to living life the its fullest —I miss you guys!!
The 1996 Firecracker 5K was Ran Kiper’s last foot race. The following day he was diagnosed with cancer and past away that September. We have all been touched by a family member, friend or loved on who has fought the battle against cancer. This race is in the memory of Ran Kiper, but can be run in memory of someone you know. Below on your official entry form, you will find an area where you can make a donation of $10.00 or more to the ZERO: The End of Prostate Cancer fund in memory of your loved one. All contributors will be given a special ribbon to be worn on race day. Proceeds will go to: ZERO: The End of Prostate Cancer!
Sponsored by: SPORTSPECTRUM & REGIONAL UROLOGY
Food Sponsors: CLARK’S TAILGATE CATERING, POWER ICE, TWISET ROOT,
RHINO COFFEE
Drink Sponsors: MICHELOB ULTRA BEER, NESTLE WATERS, & EAGLE DISTRIBUTERS
Sound, Music Mix, Emcee & Entertainment Coordinator/Sponsor: B. WOODROW NESBITT, JR.
Contributing Sponsors: MALL ST. VINCENT, NEW BALANCE of Shreveport, SPORTSPECTRUM RACE MANAGEMENT, SEARS, NWLRA, SHREVEPORT BOSSIER TOURISM BUREAU, U.L. COLEMAN COMPANIES
Special Thanks: MATT MCVICAR & THE SRM TEAM, BUTCH JORDAN, THE COSST SWIM
TEAM, NEW BALANCE RUNNING TEAM, & ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS!
Bring the whole family out and start your July 4th celebration the healthy way!
Entry Fee for the 5k: $14.00!! You read it right. Our way at Sportspectrum to thank the Ark-La-Tex community for your continued support. This includes the 2015 31st Anniversary Tech Tee. Pre-register to guarantee your t-shirt. Pre-registration is $14.00 on or before June 1, 2015. Mailed entries must be postmarked June 1 or before to be accepted as a $12.00 entry. Registration between June 2, 2015 & June 27 will be $18.00. June 28, 2015 – July 3 is $20.00 and Race Day Registration is $25.00. Please mail entries Sportspectrum Firecracker 5K, 6970 Fern, Shreveport, LA 71105. Sign Up ONLINE www.sportspectrumusa.com
Entry Fee for the Kids 1/2 mile fun run: Kids 10 & under $12.00 All kids participating in the 1/2 mile fun run will be awarded a finishers medal and will include an Official Race t-shirt.
Fun Run Starts at 7:30 am
Date: Saturday morning, July 4, 2015
Starting Time: 5K Run, Healthwalk, & Stroll — 8:00 am
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: Race packets may be picked up at Sportspectrum starting –Saturday, June 27 from 10:00– 5:30, Sunday, June 28 from 1:00—5:00, Monday, June 29 from 10:00-6:00, Tuesday, June 30 from 10:00-6:00, Wednesday, July 1 from 10:00-6:00, Thursday, July 2 from 10-5, Friday, July 3 from 10:00—5:00 @ Sportspectrum, 6970 Fern Ave—318.798.1241.
Race Day Registration & Check-In: Mall St. Vincent parking lot behind Sears, 7:00—7:55 AM race day check-in. You may register race day, but we recommend early registration to guarantee T-shirt. Raceday Registration is $25.00.
Giant Post Party: Catered fixins by Clark's’ Tailgate Catering, fresh fruit from Santa Maria Produce, ice cold Michelob Ultra Beer, Power Ice, & Ozarka Ice cold water, & Rhino Coffee.
Race Day Entertainment Galore! Enjoy the BWN LTD./Sportspectrum 12 speaker stereo sound system! ? Judge Woody’s famous FIRECRACKER-RACE MUSIC! ? Pre-race toe tappin’ C & W and ROCK PATRIOTIC TUNES! ? A ROUSING RACE START program with PATRIOTIC TUNES, LIVE, NOT DEAD SINGERS, BEACH BALLS and the 1812 Overture Finale! ? MUSIC SURPRISES ON THE COURSE! ? IN THE FINISH CHUTE the WORLD’S BEST PATRIOTIC FINISHING MUSIC!! ? ALWAYS A GREAT LIVE BAND AT THE POST PARTY
Awards: 31 Years—31 Extra Mugs!!! First 117 Men and First 75 Female Finishers will be timed and awarded a 31st Anniversary Commerative Mug. No age group trophies will be awarded, just come out and have fun! A great way to start your July 4th activities. Come out and get the prized mug for your post race celebration.
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 or runners with baby strollers 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. Sign up online at www.sportspectrumusa.com
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