Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon

Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon takes place in Bossier City, Louisiana, on October 31, 2026. Three road distances are on the program, a 5K, a 10K and a half marathon (13.1 miles), and each one can also be completed remotely as a virtual entry.

Courses run through the city's streets and public parks, and the event is staged in tribute to military veterans, which gives the morning a gathering-together feel rather than a purely competitive one. If you are torn between the formats, the 10K is the underrated choice: long enough to reward endurance, short enough to race hard without months of preparation. The half marathon asks for more, a 12-week build with a steady weekly long run, while the virtual option keeps the event open if you cannot travel to Louisiana that weekend.