Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

WORLD RUN DAY 2026 October 24–25, 2026 | Virtual 5K Run/Walk ONE WORLD. ONE PASSION. ONE WORLD RUN DAY! The World Is Running. Are You In? Join runners and walkers around the globe for World Run Day 2026! Since 1999, World Run Day has celebrated running, fitness, health, and community — bringing people together through a shared passion for running. Whether you're a marathoner, casual jogger, or first-time participant, this is YOUR day to celebrate! TWO GREAT COMMEMORATIVE ITEMS — ONE INCREDIBLE VALUE! Your registration includes: 1. EXCLUSIVE LONG-SLEEVE WORLD RUN DAY 2026 T-SHIRT Celebrate in style with a specially designed commemorative shirt! Shipped promptly after registration, with typical delivery in 4–7 days. Wear it proudly on World Run Day and beyond! Our Best Value in our series of virtual run events. 2. INSPIRATIONAL, FRAME-WORTHY RACE BIB A colorful commemorative bib featuring major cities from around the world, celebrating the global running community. Wear it. Save it. Frame it! YOUR 5K. YOUR COURSE. YOUR PACE. Distance: 5K (3.1 miles) When: October 24 - 25, 2026 Where: Anywhere in the world — outdoors or on a treadmill Who: Runners and walkers of all abilities Results: Upload your finishing time before noon October 27 Celebrate the joy of running, inspire healthier lifestyles, and connect with runners around the world. DON'T MISS OUT — REGISTER TODAY! RUN ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. TOGETHER. www.runday.com World Run Day — Celebrating Running Since 1999.

The Plano Pacers Boo Scoot 5K/10K/Kid's 1K runs will be held Oct 31st at 8AM at Windhaven Meadows Park. The Kid's K will start at about 9:15 after the 10K completes. Members with chips do not need to check in or register online, just bring your chip to the event and run. Members who recently joined, or have not already picked up their chip can pick their chips up at the Membership table on race day before 7:30 AM. New members can sign-up or existing members can renew online here. Guest preregistration is available online here. Pre-registered guests can pick up a bib before 7:30AM in the registration area on race day. The Kid's K is free and open to all kids. No need to register in advance.

The Patriot’s Run 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run takes place Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Red Tail Pavilion, Oak Point Park in Plano—home of the Plano Flags of Honor. Tentatively: The morning begins with a Presentation of Colors by Allen High School MCJROTC and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Congressman Keith Self, followed by a 7:30 AM warm-up, the 1-Mile Fun Run (8:00 AM), and the 5K Run (8:30 AM). Wheeled participants will have a 5 minute head start. After the race, enjoy a community celebration featuring awards, sponsor booths, food, music, and vendor prize giveaways immediately following the ceremony. Run, walk, ride or cheer—every step honors those who served and celebrates the freedom they defended. Proceeds from the event help fund veteran assistance programs, student scholarships, and outreach efforts that uphold the VFW’s mission of service to veterans, their families, and our nation.

Join the Thanksgiving tradition at the Plano Turkey 5K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving morning!  Everyone gets a donut at the finish line! Plano, TX. Use #TurkeyTradition to share your photos! Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to the event. All official information is on the event's website TXRuns.com.

The Plano Pacers Turkey Runoff 5K/15K/Kid's 1K runs will be held Nov 28th at 8AM at Windhaven Meadows Pk. The Kid's K will start at about 9:30 after the 15K completes. Members with chips do not need to check in or register online, just bring your chip to the event and run. Members who recently joined, or have not already picked up their chip can pick this up at the Membership table (before 7:30 AM). New members can sign-up or existing members can renew online here. Guest preregistration is available online here. Pre-registered guests can pick up a bib before 7:30AM in the registration area.

Location Confirmed: Oak Point Park (Amphitheater) Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with the "Gingerbread Lane" holiday race, a festive extravaganza set in the beautiful Texas parks and greenbelts! This cheerful event offers distances for every runner: a 1-mile jaunt, a 5K adventure, and a 10K challenge. Little ones can join in the fun with the exciting "Kids Dash," a 50-meter sprint that will have the crowd roaring with cheers for these pint-sized racers. DJ Sasquatch will keep the energy high with a mix of holiday hits, and after you cross the finish line, treat yourself to delicious holiday cookies and a refreshing glass of milk. Every participant will receive a holiday-themed race shirt and a festive medal to commemorate their achievement. But that's not all—get into the holiday spirit by donning your best festive attire for our holiday-themed costume contest, where you can win fabulous prizes for creativity and cheer. Gather your friends and family

The Plano Pacers Holiday Hustle 3K, 8K and Kids K runs will be held Dec 26th at 8AM at Windhaven Meadows Park. The Kids K should start at about 9:00am. Members with chips do not need to check in or register online, just bring your chip to the event and run. Members who recently joined, or have not already picked up their chip can pick their chips up at the Membership table on race day (before 7:30 AM). New members can sign-up or existing members can renew online here. Guest preregistration is available online here. Pre-registered guests can pick up a bib before 7:30AM in the registration area on race day. The Kid's K is free and open to all kids. No need to register in advance.

Welcome all swimmers to the FarOut1000. USMS Sanction Pending 💦 LIMITED TO 70 REGISTRANTS. GET SIGNED UP EARLY MEET FEES: $40 price goes up to $45 after 12/31/2026. All participants must have a USMS annual membership or purchase a USMS one-day pass for $20 to enter. USMS One-day pass is included with registration. If you are a current USMS member, enter your membership number at registration for $20 discount. 💦 NORTH TEXAS LMSC: FIRST MEET FREE PROMOTION If you have never entered a Masters meet, you can enter the meet for FREE! To enter you must be a registered member of North Texas LMSC for 2027. Email our LMSC Chair, Jacky Merianos coachjackyswims@gmail.com. for verification of membership and to receive your entry coupon. So, if you are considering swimming in the FarOut 1000 consider this: Cost for a one-year USMS Membership + free meet entry: $75 Cost for meet entry for a non-USMS Member: $60 Questions? Contact Debra Cortese Debra@Tri-Now.com All US Masters Swimmers are invited to join us in Plano, TX for our the FarOut 1000 swim meet! This meet will be offering one event only, the 1000-yard Freestyle. We encourage our long-distance swimmers and triathletes from all US Masters Swimming Clubs to join us for a morning of peace, love, and swimming. The event is limited to 70 registrants so get signed up early! Full Meet Details 👇 Sunday, January 24, 2027 Check-in: 7:45AM – 8:30AM Warm-up: 8:00AM – 9:00M Meet starts: 9:00AM *Pending the number of entrants, there is a slight chance the meet will be pushed up 1 hour. If this is the case, participants will be notified via email no later than 48 hours out from the start of the meet* MEET DIRECTOR: Frank Cortese MEET ADMIN: Jacky Merianos HEAD REFEREE: TBD LOCATION Oak Point Recreational Center [6000 Jupiter Rd, Plano, TX 75074] ELIGIBILITY Open to all USMS registered participants. Your USMS number will be collected upon registration. One day USMS event passes will be available for those who are not registered USMS registered participants. All competitors must be 18 years of age on or before1/24/2027. FACILITY The Oak Point Recreational Center is home to a 50-meter by 25-yard lap pool. For this event, the pool will be arranged with bulk heads to create an 8 lane 25-yard competition pool. A minimum of 10 25-yard warmup/cool down lanes will be available during the duration of the competition. Bathrooms are available on both levels of the building. Men and women’s locker rooms will be available for athletes on the pool deck level. There are bleachers in the facility that will be open to athletes and spectators to use. Please feel free to bring your own blankets, cushions, etc. to make yourself more comfortable. COURSE DESCRIPTION: The pool will be set up in Short Course Yards. The length of the competition course is in compliance and on file with USMS in accordance with articles 105.1.7 and 106.2.1, but as a bulkhead course, is subject to length confirmation. Eligibility of times for USMS Top 10 and records will be contingent on verification of bulkhead placement. Timing System:The primary timing system being used will be manual timing. There will be a minimum of two hand timers per lane. Final times will be averaged. Times from this competition will be eligible for USMS Top 10 consideration, but not for world or USMS records. MEET RULES The 2027 USMS rules will govern the conduct of the meet. AGE GROUPS Individual age groups are as follows: 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, etc. Age for the meet is determined by the age of the athlete on 2/8/2026. Competitors must be 18 years of age on or before 2/8/2026. ENTRY FEE There is a $40 entry fee for all USMS registered members. ($45 after 12/31/2026) This will be collected upon registration. If you are a non-USMS member, there is an additional $20 one-event registration pass required. The total entry fee for non-USMS participants is $60 ($65 after 12/31/2026) 📣 NORTH TEXAS LMSC: FIRST MEET FREE PROMOTION If this is your first ever swim meet, you can enter the meet for FREE! To enter you must be a registered member of North Texas LMSC for 2027. Email our LMSC Chair, Jacky Merianos (coachjackyswims@gmail.com) for verification of membership and to receive your entry coupon. Cost for a one-year USMS Membership + free meet entry: $75 Cost for meet entry for a non-USMS Member: $60 ORDER OF EVENTS AND SEEDING 1 Event, Mixed Gender, 1000yd Freestyle The 1,000-yard Freestyle will be seeded slowest to fastest with men and women combined. All results will be broken up by gender and by age group, and awards will be handed out accordingly. EVENT TIME LIMIT Masters must be able to complete the 1000 Freestyle in 30 minutes or under REGISTRATION Meet registration will be accepted ONLINE ONLY via the following link: https://FarOut1000.com . Deck and mail entries will not be accepted. All online entries will be confirmed by email from Run Sign-Up. Important Run Sign-Up Information: When registering on Run Sign-up, the cost will initially show up as $60. When master swimmers enter their USMS ID, the cost will drop to $40. This competition is limited to 70 entrants and will fill on a first-come-first-serve basis. Registration will automatically close once we hit our event capacity or on Friday, January 22nd at midnight – whichever comes first. POSITIVE CHECK-IN AND SCRATCHING There will be no positive check-in for this meet. However, we highly encourage individuals to email the meet director and let us know if you are no longer able to attend. No fines or penalties will be handed out for swimmers who no show/scratch at the meet. No refunds given for scratches or no shows. HEAT SHEETS Heat Sheets will be emailed out on the morning Saturday, January 23rd to all participants. They will also be available on the pool deck the day of the meet. LAP COUNTERS: Plastic lap counters will be available for use, though swimmers are responsible for finding someone to count for them. Electonic equipment, such as smart watches and smart goggles are not permitted for use during races per rule 102.12.1E in the 2025 USMS Rule Book. 🏆 MEET RESULTS AND AWARDS Themed awards given for individual 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the following age groups: 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-90, etc. Awards must be picked up at the meet. CONCESSIONS Snacks, coffee and concessions will be provided complimentary to all swimmers and volutneersand will be self-serve. We will have water, gatorade, coffee, fruit and snacks. MEET T-SHIRTS FarOut 1000 t-shirts will be available to purchase with registration for a nominal fee. Limited quantities will be available for purchase at meet.

This is year 10!!! Deafinitely Not Different 5k and Fun Run is a run/walk that benefits students who attend Plano Regional Day School Program for the Deaf.  Your participation could... help feed a family so that they can attend an Information Fair to learn more about deafness and resources,fund a field trip for our preschoolers to pick up new vocabulary from real life experiences,provide entry into competitions with kids across the country for our teens,buy books for our middle schoolers to use for Battle of the Books,and provide extra learning materials for our students and families to use. These activities are spread out throughout the year.  Regardless of when they take place, YOU get to help us create memories that last a lifetime!  Plano Regional Day School Program for the Deaf provides services for over 500 families of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in Collin County, Richardson, and Coppell.   Help us provide language rich opportunities to our babies all the way up to graduati

April 4th, 2026  Join us for the 2026 Hope Run for Hunger 5K Run!   - Adults: $60   - Kids 12 and Under: $30   - Family of 4: $99 ( $20 additional entrants apply)    Easter Egg Hunt 🪺🐇 The Easter Egg Hunt is for ages 12 and under and will take place immediately following the 5K run. Eggs will be hidden throughout a specified area, filled with goodies and surprises. In addition, we’ll have fun activities for the whole family to enjoy! --- Race Schedule   7:30 AM - Race Day Registration Opens 8:30 AM - Kids Run Start (ages 12 and under) 9:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk Start (adults ages 13 and up) 10:00 AM - Lunch Served 11:00 AM - Easter Egg Hunt for Kids (ages 12 and under) 11:30 AM - Awards Ceremony for Sponsors 12:00 PM - Awards Ceremony for Race Winners 12:30 PM - Group Photos --- Package Pickup  Friday, April 3rd, 2026   10:00 AM - 6:00 PM The Source of Hope   1108 West Parker Road Suite #102 , Plano, Texas 75075 (If you can’t make it to package pickup, you can pick up you

April 3, 2027 Join us for the 2027 Hope Run for Hunger 5K Run! - Adults: $60 - Kids 12 and Under: $30 - Family of 4: $99 (additional entrants apply) Easter Egg Hunt 🪺🐇 The Easter Egg Hunt is for ages 12 and under and will take place immediately following the 5K run. Eggs will be hidden throughout a specified area, filled with goodies and surprises. In addition, we’ll have fun activities for the whole family to enjoy! --- Race Schedule 7:30 AM - Race Day Registration Opens 8:30 AM - Kids Run Start (ages 12 and under) 9:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk Start (adults ages 13 and up) 10:00 AM - Lunch Served 11:00 AM - Easter Egg Hunt for Kids (ages 12 and under) 11:30 AM - Awards Ceremony for Sponsors 12:00 PM - Awards Ceremony for Race Winners 12:30 PM - Group Photos --- Package Pickup Friday, April 2, 2027 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM The Source of Hope 1108 West Parker Road Suite #102 , Plano, Texas 75075 (If you can’t make it to package pickup, you can pick up your package on Saturday, April 3, 2027 at the event, but we highly recommend attending the Friday pickup to receive your swag bag!) --- Awards - Top 3 Overall Male – The fastest runners who will leave the competition in the dust! - Top 3 Overall Female – These fierce women will take the podium and claim their victory! - Top 3 Overall Kids – Our future champions who will race with heart and spirit! The winners will receive medals and special recognition for their impressive feats of speed and endurance. Be sure to stick around for the awards ceremony after the race to celebrate our incredible runners! --- Registration Registration closes at 9:00 AM on Saturday, April 2, 2027. There will be onsite registration available on the day of the event. --- Event Day Reminders - Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged for your comfort. - Canopies/tents are not allowed on park grounds. - A water station will be available during the event. - Glass containers are prohibited in the park. - Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash at all times. - Please be courteous—do not park in the surrounding neighborhoods. Contact For questions, or if interested in becoming a sponsor, vendor, or volunteer, please reach out to us at: Phone: 469-969-0244 Email: info@thesourceofhope.org Free entries are available for infants in strollers and pets on leashes. Please contact us to apply or if you have any further questions!

Race for the Green is a community‑powered event supporting college scholarships for students pursuing business degrees across the Dallas–Fort Worth area. This 5K run/walk brings together professionals, families, and supporters for a morning of movement, purpose, and connection. Expect an uplifting atmosphere, great music, and a crowd that’s excited to make a difference. Whether you’re aiming for a strong finish or enjoying a steady walk, every step helps open doors to higher education and supports the next generation of business leaders. Join us at the starting line and be part of a meaningful run that strengthens our community and invests in tomorrow’s scholars.

BLACKLAND TRIATHLON & BLACKLAND YOUTH TRIATHLON: A LABOR DAY TRADITION!   FOR FULL RACE DETAILS, VISIT THE WEBSITE at BLACKLANDTRIATHLON.COM  Get ready for a family-friendly, fun race day! The event has something for everyone: Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Splash & Dash, Try a Tri plus a Youth Triathlon and Splash & Dash  – ending with a Labor Day picnic 🍉🥪 All at Oak Point Recreation Center in Plano, TX

🌴🥥 Aloha, Runners! Welcome to The Big Kahuna 🌺🏃‍♀️ Grab your shades, lace up your shoes, and get ready to run the island way — The Big Kahuna is bringing tropical vibes, bright colors, and summer energy to the race course this June! Hosted by Bigfoot Running Company, this family-friendly morning race blends serious miles with laid-back luau fun. Whether you’re cruising the 5K or chasing waves in the 10K, you’ll finish feeling like the biggest Kahuna on the island. This isn’t just a run — it’s a tropical party on the move, complete with island-inspired energy, music at the finish line, and all the fun you expect from a Bigfoot event. 🌊✨ 🎉 Event Highlights 🌺 Leis handed out at the race — a fun participant experience element 🏅 Finisher medals for 1 Mile, 5K & 10K runners 🏅 Special Kids Dash medal for our youngest participants 👕 Super-soft Big Kahuna race tees 🎶 Music at the start & finish line to set the luau mood 🍧 Post-race tropical treat for every runner 💦 Aid stations along the course 📸 Tropical / luau-themed photo backdrop for post-race photos You might even spot Bigfoot rocking a lei and island attitude near the finish. 😎 🏃‍♂️ Race Distances 🌴 Kids Dash - (10 & Under) A short, fun dash designed just for kids! Includes a race tee, special Kids Dash medal, and tropical treat. Not timed — just smiles, cheers, and island fun. 🏖️ 1 Mile Perfect for families, beginners, walkers, and casual runners. Includes a race tee, finisher medal, and tropical treat. Not chip-timed. 🌴 5K (3.11 miles) – “The Island Dash” Perfect for runners, joggers, and walkers looking for a fun summer race. Chip-timed with awards and post-race celebration. Includes a race tee, finisher medal, and tropical treat ticket. 🏆 1st Overall M/F – Bigfoot Trophy 🎖️ 1st Masters (40+) – Recognition pin 🥇 Standard age-group awards 🌊 10K (6.22 miles) – “The Big Kahuna Challenge” More miles, more bragging rights, more island glory! Chip-timed with awards and full finish-line festivities. Includes a race tee, finisher medal, and tropical treat ticket. 🏆 1st Overall M/F – Bigfoot Trophy 🎖️ 1st Masters (40+) – Recognition pin 🥇 Standard age-group awards 🏅 Age Group Awards (5K & 10K) Age Groups: 10 & under, 11–14, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70+ 🥇 Gold – 1st | 🥈 Silver – 2nd | 🥉 Bronze – 3rd 💲 Special Pricing & Perks 👟 Youth Pricing: Ages 12 & under receive discounted pricing 🤝 Referral Rewards: Earn refunds when friends register using your referral link 👯 Group Discounts: Automatic savings as your group grows 🛍️ Optional Add-On Swag (Available for Purchase) 🌴 Branded coconut cup 🕶️ Surfboard sunglasses ❄️ Cooling towel 💃 Hula skirt 🌀 Tribal temporary tattoos Perfect for completing your race-day luau look! 📅 Event Schedule 5:30–6:40 AM — Packet Pickup ends 20 minutes before the race! 6:55 AM — Kids Dash Start 7:00 AM — National Anthem & Race Start Finish-line celebrations and awards follow the race. 🙌 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteer Then Run (5K Only) Includes: ✔️ Custom chip-timed bib ✔️ Super-soft race tee ✔️ Finisher medal ✔️ Ability to run the 5K after helping How it works: 1️⃣ Arrive 1.5 hours before race start to help with packet pickup 2️⃣ About 10 minutes before the race, join everyone for warmup 3️⃣ Start the 5K with the group 4️⃣ Run, recover, then help hand out awards This option does NOT require signing up under the Volunteer tab. Does NOT include Full Race Volunteer benefits listed below. LIMITED to the first 10 sign-ups. Available for the 5K distance only. Full Race Volunteer (Not Running) Sign up under the VOLUNTEER tab in the top menu. Full Race Volunteers Receive: 🎽 Bigfoot race shirt 🎟️ VIP race access 🎁 Your choice of: • A FREE future race entry (use it yourself or gift it!) OR • A $20 prepaid digital gift card 🦺 Volunteer Roles & Ratings Water Station Fill cups, cheer loudly, have fun! POSITION RATING: Chill, social, great vantage point. Bring a chair if you’d like.Course Monitors Keep runners safe & energized with cheers and direction. POSITION RATING: Fun and action-packed.Finish Line Helper Assist Race Director with medals, snacks, and celebration. POSITION RATING: Easy, exciting, and rewarding.Turtle / Sweeper Stay with the final participant, encourage them, and notify course staff when the last runner passes. POSITION RATING: Slightly physically challenging — longest distance covered but inspiring!Packet Pickup / Results Help check in runners, then enjoy a relaxed, joyful finish-line environment. POSITION RATING: Busy pre-race, chill and fun after.Floater General event help — medals, snacks, crowd support, etc. POSITION RATING: Extremely easy and puts you right in the action.Lead Bike Guide the fastest runners on the longest course. POSITION RATING: Fun, great exercise, and finished early!Bigfoot Mascot Be the star of the show! High-fives, photos, cheering! POSITION RATING: The coolest volunteer role — 10/10 fun. 📍 Volunteer Arrival All volunteers arrive 1.5 hours before race start and check in at the Registration Tent. *Bigfoot races proceed rain, shine, hot or cold. 📝 IMPORTANT NOTES 👕 Shirt guarantee: Register at least 10 days before race day. 📦 Packet Pickup: Always open 1.5 hours before race start. 📧 If additional pickup times are added, all runners will be notified by email at least 1 week in advance. 🌳 Course Terrain: Expect a mix of pavement, crushed granite, and some unavoidable dirt paths. 🛝 Public Spaces: Events take place in parks and greenbelts — please be mindful of dog walkers, cyclists, and picnickers. 🌴 Don’t Miss the Ultimate Summer Run! Grab your friends, throw on your tropical gear, and join us for The Big Kahuna — where island vibes meet race day fun. 👉 Register now and make waves this June! 📧Questions? Email us at support@bigfootraces.com