Lucky Half Marathon
The Lowdown
The Lucky Half Marathon is a St. Patrick's-season race weekend held each spring at Walker Place Park in Bossier City, Louisiana, on the banks of the Red River across from downtown Shreveport. Organized by Five Star Racing, the event pairs a half marathon with 5K and 10K options (plus virtual entries) on a flat, fast out-and-back course along the Red River levee and A.R. Teague Trail, with self-serve water stations every 1.5 miles. Every finisher receives a custom shamrock-themed medal, and age-group awards are given in five-year brackets. The race benefits the Noel Community Arts Program, a local youth arts nonprofit. Late March in the Ark-La-Tex region brings mild mornings in the high 40s to low 60s Fahrenheit, ideal for distance running before the humidity of a Louisiana summer sets in. The course stays close to Bossier City's Louisiana Boardwalk entertainment district and the CenturyLink/Brookshire Grocery Arena, giving runners easy access to nearby casino hotels for race-weekend lodging.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Intimate field
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Moderate spectator support
Louisiana Boardwalk entertainment district, Bossier City
Red River levee and A.R. Teague Trail
Brookshire Grocery Arena (CenturyLink Center)
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
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Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Open to all ages; minors typically need a parent/guardian to complete registration
Required Documents
- Photo ID at in-person packet pickup
Entry Methods
- Online registration via RunSignUp
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Entry fees are generally non-refundable per standard RunSignUp event policy; confirm current terms on the registration page before entering
St. Patrick's-season 'Lucky' theme with shamrock branding and custom finisher medals
Benefits the Noel Community Arts Program, a local youth arts nonprofit
Organized by Five Star Racing (Five Star NTP), which also runs a Christmas-themed 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July at the same park
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