Sat, Oct 31, 2026

Zonta 5k

Shreveport, LA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

About the Zonta 5k

The course starts at Stoner Boat Launch, putting you right along the water from the beginning. It is a Halloween-themed event, so expect costumes in the crowd and among the runners. There is a face painting setup and a costume contest alongside the race itself, which gives the morning a carnival feel without pulling focus from the run.

Packet pickup runs at a local running store in the days before the race, with race-morning pickup available at the start site. After you finish, there are tricks and treats waiting at the finish area.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

24finishers

20:55winner

26:52median

1:05:25cutoff

Top 3: Mark Edwards (20:55) · Jeffrey l Butler (21:42) · Jacob Bedford (22:08)

The Zonta 5k has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles10/31/2026 08:00$25

Fun Run10/31/2026 07:45$10

Zombie Sleep-in Supporter10/31/2026 07:45$20

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Common Questions About the Zonta 5k

Will I finish last at the Zonta 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 26:52, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:05:25, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Zonta 5k a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (24 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Zonta 5k?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 20:55 while the median finisher took 26:52. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.