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5K Races in Texas
Texas currently has 519 upcoming 5Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. San Antonio, Houston, Fort Worth and Dallas have the largest concentration of events.
November (119), December (97) and February (50) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 357 annual 5Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 519
- Active listings
- 876
- Cities with races
- 224
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Upcoming 5Ks in Texas
The next 200 of 519 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Warrior Ruck/Run 5k/10kKaty, TX1 Mile10K Ruck - Virtual10K Ruck In-Person10K Run - Virtual +3 more
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Mustang Marathon (Hill Country Trivium) Road RaceMarble Falls, TX50KMarathonHalf Marathon10K +2 more
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Pumpkin Spice Half Marathon, 10K, and 5KFort Worth, TX1 Mile Fun Run10K5KHalf-Marathon +1 more ~3,500 runners
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True Options Turkey TrotSherman, TX1M Fun Run5K Run5k Team (5 or more—MUST register whole team at once)Sleep In T-Shirt
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Kaufman Turkey TrotKaufman, TX1 Mile Fun Run (Youth 17 and Under)1 Mile Fun Run - Adult5k Run/Walk (Youth 17 and Under)5k Walk/Run - Adult +1 more
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Colorado River Run 100 Mile • 50 Mile • 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 10K • 5KMarble Falls, TX100 Miler50 Miler31 MilesMarathon +4 more
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RUN FOR JEEV MEMORIAL 5K RUN/WALK: Together, We Run /Walk with PurposeThe Woodlands, TX5K ~2,525 runners
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Cross Timbers Business & Professional Women’s Run with Rudolph 5K & 1 Mile Fun RunStephenville, TX5K1 Mile
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest 5K events in Texas
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Double Trouble - 5K & 10KGrapevine, TX Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K15K ~31,000 runners
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The Cowtown (Marathon, Ultra, Half, 10K & 5K)Fort Worth, TXUltra (50K)MarathonHalf Marathon10K +1 more ~29,000 runners
When 5Ks happen in Texas
- January
- 46 upcoming races
- February
- 50 upcoming races
- March
- 32 upcoming races
- April
- 39 upcoming races
- May
- 22 upcoming races
- June
- 15 upcoming races
- July
- 16 upcoming races
- August
- 10 upcoming races
- September
- 28 upcoming races
- October
- 45 upcoming races
- November
- 119 upcoming races
- December
- 97 upcoming races
Texas cities with the most 5Ks
- San Antonio
- 64 upcoming races
- Houston
- 47 upcoming races
- Fort Worth
- 39 upcoming races
- Dallas
- 22 upcoming races
- Austin
- 21 upcoming races
- Irving
- 13 upcoming races
- Katy
- 11 upcoming races
- Tyler
- 11 upcoming races
Running in Texas cities
- San Antonio 64 upcoming races
- Houston 47 upcoming races
- Fort Worth 39 upcoming races
- Dallas 22 upcoming races
- Austin 21 upcoming races
- Irving 13 upcoming races
- Katy 11 upcoming races
- Tyler 11 upcoming races
- Temple 10 upcoming races
- Waco 9 upcoming races
- Plano 8 upcoming races
- El Paso 7 upcoming races
- Cypress 5 upcoming races
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 5Ks are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Double Trouble - 5K & 10KGrapevine, TX Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K15K ~31,000 runners
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Rahr Brewing Company Oktoberfest 5KFort Worth, TX Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~11,000 runners
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Shipley Donut DashHouston, TX Usually held in October · next date not announced10K5K1 Mile ~4,089 runners
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2026Citizens Run Against Cancer Half Marathon & 5KVictoria, TX Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K ~3,650 runners
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Mi Cocina Mambo Miles 5KDallas, TX Usually held in August · next date not announced5K ~3,500 runners
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Pumpkinpalooza Trail RunCollege Station, TX Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K0.5K ~2,775 runners
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Bar Z Haunted Wine Run 5kCanyon, TX Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~2,254 runners
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Houston Heights Fun Run: 5K, 10K and Kids 1KHouston, TX Usually held in October · next date not announced10K5K1K ~2,065 runners
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Nightmare on Cage Blvd. 5KPharr, TX Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~1,500 runners
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Cross Creek West CUREageous 5k Fun RunFulshear, TX Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~1,350 runners
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Pumpkin Run 10K, 5K & 1MileGrand Prairie, TX Usually held in October · next date not announced10K5K1 Mile ~1,250 runners
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Hope Alliance Survive. Thrive. Prevent 5K Run/WalkHutto, TX Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~1,200 runners
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Calaverita Run 5K & Family WalkSan Antonio, TX Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~950 runners
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Powered to Move All Abilities Superhero Run 5k and Fun Run - Walk, Run, Wheelchair/Handcycle RollPlano, TX Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1 Mile ~780 runners
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MPSG Life After Loss 5K & Fun RunHouston, TX Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1K ~775 runners
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Run Like A Fool! 5K/10KWhitewright, TX Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K ~721 runners
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Hacemos Houston 5K Run & WalkHouston, TX Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~580 runners
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Changing Lives in 915 8K RUN/5K RUN/1 MILE WALKEl Paso, TX Usually held in October · next date not announced8K5K ~513 runners
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Day of the Dead Half Marathon - San AntonioSan Antonio, TX Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf MarathonQuarter Marathon5K1 Mile ~500 runners
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Galveston Ultra TrailGalveston, TX Usually held in October · next date not announced50K5K1K ~500 runners
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Lost Souls Trail RunSmithville, TX Usually held in October · next date not announced50k25k10k5k ~500 runners
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Mujeres and MarigoldsSmithville, TX Usually held in October · next date not announced100k100k Relay50k25k +2 more ~500 runners
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CHRISTUS Health Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids DashTyler, TX Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~350 runners
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SARR Rocky Horror Trail RunSan Antonio, TX Usually held in October · next date not announced53K27K10K5K ~350 runners
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Hot Flash 5K Walk/RunMidlothian, TX Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~320 runners
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Space City 10 Miler and 5kHouston, TX Usually held in October · next date not announced10 Miles5K ~313 runners
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Heart of Tyler Hustle: Oktoberfest 5KTyler, TX Usually held in September · next date not announced5K ~275 runners
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Lubbock MarathonLubbock, TX Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathon5K10K1 Mile ~150 runners
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Breast Reconstruction Awareness Close the Loop 5KHouston, TX Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~144 runners
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Brook Hill Warrior Trail RunBullard, TX Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K ~125 runners
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Miles That Matter - Steps for StrengthRowlett, TX Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1K ~70 runners
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Fort Worth Abroad Monster Dash & Beer MileFort Worth, TX Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1 Mile ~50 runners
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Perissos Vineyard Haunted Wine Run 5kBurnet, TX Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~44 runners
5Ks in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 4 min read Diplo's Run Club 2026-27: Every City, Date and Course Diplo's Run Club is a 5K with a post-race concert. Every US date for 2026-27 (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix), start times and courses.
- 9 min read What's a Good 5K Time? Average Running Speed by Age and Sex Good 5K times by age and sex, from beginner to elite, and the average running speed in mph and km/h from the mile to the marathon, from the standards our free tool uses.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
5K Races in Texas: common questions
- How many 5Ks are there in Texas?
- RaceRove currently lists 519 upcoming 5Ks in Texas with a confirmed date, plus 357 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a 5K?
- A 5K is 3.1 miles (5 kilometres).
- Which Texas cities have the most 5Ks?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: San Antonio (64), Houston (47), Fort Worth (39), Dallas (22) and Austin (21).
- When is 5K season in Texas?
- Of the upcoming 5Ks listed, the busiest months are November (119), December (97) and February (50).
- What is the biggest 5K in Texas?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a 5K listed in Texas is the Chord Energy Houston Corporate 5K, with about 67,000 runners across all of its distances.
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