Heels Up 5K 2026 Race Information
<h5><span style="color:#000000">Come out and run or walk the 10th Annual Heels Up Race!! This race will take place on March 21, 2026 in the beautiful Provenance neighborhood in Shreveport, Louisiana. </span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">This event is for all ages with a Kids Fun Run and a 5K that you can run or walk. </span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">100% of proceeds from this race supports The Hub Urban Ministries program Purchased: Not for Sale. Purchased exists to serve women and children who are victims of sex trafficking or leaving the sex industry. We do that by providing Rescue, Relationship, Resources, and Recovery. </span><span style="color:#000000"></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#e03e2d"><b>How do we do it:</b></span><br /><span style="color:#000000">• Rescue: Giving survivors access to get out of the exploitative situation they are in and into a safe and stable environment is the first step in the healing process. Outreaches, community trafficking tips and law enforcement partnerships are the main ways that Purchased is a part of the rescue for women and children in our city.</span></h5>
<h5><br /><span style="color:#000000">• Relationships: By surrounding women and children with healthy relationships on all sides, we can equip them to be able to endure the long process of healing and restoration. </span></h5>
<h5><br /><span style="color:#000000">• Resources: Food, clothes, education, medical care, counseling and a safe home to live in are all examples of resources offered by Purchased to serve the </span><span style="color:#000000">sexually exploited in Shreveport<br /><br /></span><span style="color:#000000"></span><span style="color:#000000"></span><span style="color:#000000"></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">• Recovery: The programs of Purchased give those who are </span><span style="color:#000000">working towards healing and restoration access to the tools and relationships they need in order to recover from their trauma. The programs address both recovery from substance abuse as well as recovery from trauma.<br /><br /></span><span style="color:#000000"></span><span style="color:#000000"></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">This race is run in honor of all the survivors of sex trafficking and to fight for those who are still victims!</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">All runners are invited to donate their shoes or bring a pair of shoes to donate on race day. If you donate your race shoes after you cross the finish line then you will receive a Heels Up water bottle and a chance to win a year subscription to Rise Up and Roast coffee.</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">To learn about The Hub: urban ministries<span style="color:#e67e23"> <span style="color:#e03e2d"><a style="color:#e03e2d" href="https://thehubministry.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CLICK HERE</a></span></span></span><span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:#e67e23"></span></span><span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:#e67e23"><span style="color:#e03e2d"></span></span></span></h5>
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<h5><span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:#e67e23"><span style="color:#e03e2d"><b>5K REGISTRATION</b></span><br /><span style="color:#000000">$20 thru Sept 30<br />$25 Oct 1 thru Oct 31<br />$30 Nov 1 thru Jan 31</span><br /><span style="color:#000000">$35 Feb 1 thru Mar 20</span></span></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:#e67e23"><span style="color:#000000">Race Day $40</span></span></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:#e67e23"><span style="color:#000000"><br /><span style="color:#e67e23"><span style="color:#e03e2d"><b>KIDS FUN RUN</b></span><br /><span style="color:#000000">$15 for ages 10 and under<br /><br /></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:#e67e23"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:#e67e23"><span style="color:#000000"></span></span></span></span></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#e03e2d"><b>Fun run</b></span>: <span style="color:#000000">Begins at 8:00am. All kids participating in the fun run will receive a Heels Up water bottle at packet pick-up.</span></h5>
<h5><br /><span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:#e03e2d"><b>Course Description</b>:</span> 5K (3.1 miles) will start and finish in the Provenance Neighborhood</span><br /><span style="color:#e03e2d"> </span><br /><span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:#e03e2d"><b>Packet Pickup:</b></span> </span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Thursday, March 19th TBD at Run Wild <br />Friday, March 20th TBD at Run Wild <br />Saturday at race sight</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><br /></span><span style="color:#e03e2d"><b>Race shirts:</b></span><br /><span style="color:#000000">This year you get a short sleeve t-shirt. <br />The deadline to be guaranteed a shirt is March 1st. </span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#e03e2d"> </span><br /><span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:#e03e2d"><b>Race Day Registration & Check-In</b>:</span> Park area behind Rhino South, 7:00—8:00 AM race day check-in. You may register race day, but we recommend early registration to guarantee T-shirt. Race day Registration is $40.00.</span></h5>
<h5><br /><span style="color:#000000">***Please note that we will not hold or mail race shirts. All race shirts not picked up by the start of the race will be given to our wonderful volunteers***</span><br /><span style="color:#000000"> </span></h5>
<h4><span style="color:#e03e2d"><b>GIVEAWAYS</b></span></h4>
<h5><span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:#e03e2d"><b>$250</b></span> to first place overall male and female winners </span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:#e03e2d"><b>$100</b></span> to second place overall male and female winners</span><span style="color:#000000"></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#e03e2d"><b>Heels Up Trophies for Age Categories:</b></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">M&F- 12 & under<br />M&F - 13-18<br />M&F - 19-29<br />M&F - 30-39<br />M& F -40-49<br />M&F 50-59<br />M&F 60-69<br />M&F 70+<br />M&F Second Place Overall<br />M&F First Place Overall <br /></span><span style="color:#000000"></span><span style="color:#000000"></span><span style="color:#000000"></span><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"></span></h5>
Race Organizerhttps://runsignup.com/Race/LA/Shreveport/HeelsUp5K2024
Shreveport, LAShreveportLAUS71106
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