Texas · 5K

2026-2027 5K Races in Texas

Every upcoming 5K in Texas, all 912 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

912 upcoming 5K races · 382 with finish-time stats

10K Races 438Half Marathons 339Marathons 35Ultramarathons 12
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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

Texas 5K Races by City

San Antonio 104Houston 90Fort Worth 75Austin 49Dallas 37El Paso 23Sugar Land 22Waco 20Tyler 20Pflugerville 15Beaumont 14Galveston 13Longview 13Grand Prairie 12Temple 12Irving 11Katy 11Corpus Christi 10Plano 9Mcallen 8Cedar Park 8Garland 7Denton 7Pharr 7

5K Races in Texas by Month

October 2026 61November 2026 216December 2026 133January 2027 68February 2027 88March 2027 69April 2027 90May 2027 61June 2027 36July 2027 25August 2027 21September 2027 29

The Next 5K Runs in Texas

912 total
Sat, Aug 15, 2026Dallas Running Club Fall Training Program Dallas, TX5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $40Details Thu, Oct 1, 2026MPSG Life After Loss 5K & Fun Run Houston, TX5K1KFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 3, 20262026 Mogadishu Mile 10K/5K/Fun Run El Paso, TX10K5K1 MileFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Paws Colinas 5k-9 Irving, TX5KRegistration closedFrom $40Details Sun, Oct 25, 202616th Annual Día de los Muertos: 5K Run/Walk San Antonio, TX5KRegistration closedFrom $40Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Annual Physical Therapy Run, Walk and Roll Event El Paso, TX5K1 MileFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Savannah Memorial 5K Webster, TX5KFrom $45Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Spooky Sprint - San Antonio New Braunfels, TX50m1 Mile5K10KRegistration closedFrom $45Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Excel Adventist Academy 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser Missouri City, TX5KFrom $20Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Lubbock Marathon Lubbock, TXHalf MarathonMarathon5K10KRegistration closedPricing TBADetails Sun, Oct 25, 2026Boot Run 5K - RGVLS Champs for Champions Mercedes, TX5K1KRegistration closedFrom $20Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026ATX Taco Challenge Austin, TX5KRegistration closedFrom $40Details

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 Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Texas

Which Texas cities have the most 5K races?

San Antonio (104), Houston (90), Fort Worth (75), Austin (49) 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?

November is the busiest month for 5K races in Texas, with 216 of the 912, followed by December with 133. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Texas 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 377 5K races in Texas with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:58, 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, 21 races around Texas get you off the pavement: 15 are trail races, and 6 mix road and trail.