Sat, Nov 7, 2026

Riverside V

Shreveport, LA

Registration closedAnnual since at least 2015

5 Miles5K

About the Riverside V

The course runs along Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway on the riverfront, with no cars sharing the road during the race. The pavement is mostly flat and well-lit, which makes the evening start feel manageable. Several distance options are available, from a shorter run or walk up to a longer road race.

Packet pickup happens at a local running store on Fern Avenue in the days before the race, with a late pickup option at Riverview Hall on race evening. Parking is in the lots near Sci-Port, since the parkway itself closes for the event. After finishing, the party moves inside Riverview Hall with food, beverages, and live music.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5 Miles · 2025 results

101finishers

27:23winner

45:10median

1:07:36cutoff

Top 3: Lukas Siska (27:23) · Michael Haydel (27:29) · Gary Wilson (27:57)

5K · 2025 results

68finishers

19:06winner

31:39median

56:13cutoff

Top 3: Aedan Shonder (19:06) · Nathan Addison (20:34) · L. Gibbs (20:44)

The Riverside V has been held every year since at least 2015. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5 Miles11/7/2026 18:00$30

5K11/7/2026 18:00$30

Shirt Only11/7/2026 18:00$20

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Common Questions About the Riverside V

Will I finish last at the Riverside V?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5 Miles field finished slower than 45:10, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:07:36, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Riverside V a good first 5 Miles?

It is a small race (101 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Riverside V?

The 5 Miles winner ran 27:23 while the median finisher took 45:10. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.