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5K Races in Texas

Every upcoming 5K in Texas, all 1,021 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

1,021 upcoming 5K races · 407 with finish-time stats

10K 453Half Marathon 359Marathon 41Ultra 17
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Texas races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field3,755 finishersArt Car IPA 5Kin the 5KLongest-running51st yearParis, TX - 51st Annual Turkey Trotannual tradition

5K Races by City

San Antonio 114Houston 102Fort Worth 82Austin 43Dallas 35El Paso 30Pflugerville 19Temple 19Longview 16Waco 16Katy 14Tyler 14Beaumont 13Sugar Land 12Irving 11Grand Prairie 11Mcallen 11Galveston 10Pharr 10Plano 10Arlington 9Cypress 8Edinburg 8Del Valle 7

Soonest 5K Races in Texas

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Sat, Jul 11, 2026SARR Fall Off-RoadRunners Training San Antonio, TX50K25K10K5KFrom $50Details Sat, Aug 15, 2026Dallas Running Club Fall Training Program Dallas, TX5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $40Details Thu, Aug 27, 2026Southlake Showdown 5K Series Fall Season Southlake, TX5KFreeRegister Mon, Sep 7, 2026Keller Williams Premier Katy Labor Day 5K Katy, TX5K1KFrom $40Details Fri, Sep 11, 2026Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Texarkana, TX Texarkana, TX5KFrom $5Details Fri, Sep 11, 2026Klein ISD XC Invitational Tomball, TX5K2 MilesPricing TBARegister Sat, Sep 12, 2026Eastland Glow Run 5K Eastland, TX5KFrom $30Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Kolache Krunch 5K Caldwell, TX5KFrom $40Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026World Heritage Festival Tour de las Misiones San Antonio, TX10K5KFrom $45Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Run Lantana 5K & 10K Argyle, TX5K10KFrom $35Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Chance for Hope Going Gold Fun Run Pearland, TX5K10KFrom $40Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Back to The 80s 5K & 10K Irving, TX5K6.1 MilesFrom $49Details

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Texas

Which Texas cities have the most 5K races?

San Antonio (114), Houston (102), Fort Worth (82), Austin (43) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most 5K races held in Texas?

October is the busiest month for 5K races in Texas, with 251 of the 1021, followed by November with 179. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

How much do Texas 5K races cost?

Entry fees for 5K races here run from free to about $89, depending on the event and how early you register.

How early should I register for a 5K in Texas?

348 of the 1021 5K races in Texas already have a price increase scheduled, so entry gets more expensive the longer you leave it. Race pricing almost always steps up as the date approaches, and signing up early is usually the cheapest option.

Are Texas 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 401 5K races in Texas with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:54, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail 5K races in Texas?

Yes, 36 races around Texas get you off the pavement: 25 are trail races, and 11 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.