When are most 5K races held in Waco?
October is the busiest month for 5K races in Waco, with 3 of the 20, followed by November with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Texas · 5K
2026-2027 5K Races in Waco, Texas
Every upcoming 5K around Waco, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
20 upcoming 5K races found · 9 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Waco races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Oct 31, 2026Chupacabra Trail Run Waco, TXFrom $50Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Mt. McLane 5K and Fun Run Waco, TXFrom $35Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026H-E-B Cameron Park Zoo Stampede Waco, TXRegistration closedFrom $35Details Sun, Nov 15, 2026Turkey Shuffle - Waco Waco, TXFrom $47Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Poultry in Motion; Waco Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K and 1K Run/Walk Waco, TXFrom $25Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Waco Run Tour - Frosty 5K Waco, TXFrom $40Details Sun, Jan 17, 2027Bigfoot Classic - Waco Waco, TXFrom $35Details Sat, Jan 30, 2027Waco Run Tour - Battle of the Badges Waco, TXFrom $30Details Sun, Feb 14, 2027Rodeo Stampede - Waco Waco, TXFrom $35Details Sat, Feb 20, 2027Mardi Gras Madness - Waco Waco, TXFrom $35Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Unbound Now's Light Up The Dark 5K Waco, TXRegistration opens Nov 2From $40Details Sun, Apr 4, 2027Spring Fling - Waco Waco, TXFrom $35Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Running through the Decades Half Marathon - Waco Waco, TXFrom $35Details Sat, May 15, 2027Waco Police Memorial Run Waco, TXRegistration opens Feb 15, 2027From $35Details Sat, May 15, 2027Waco Run Tour - RUN, White, & Blue Waco, TXFrom $35Details Sun, May 23, 2027The Wiener Run - Waco Waco, TXFrom $35Details Sun, Jul 18, 2027Shark Week Showdown 5K/10K - Waco Waco, TXFrom $35Details Sun, Aug 15, 2027The Big Kahuna 5K, 10K - Waco Waco, TXFrom $35Details Sat, Sep 11, 2027Heroes and Villains Half Marathon- Waco Waco, TXFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 9, 2027Running With The Bulls Waco, TXRegistration opens May 26, 2027From $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 Waco
Are Waco 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 9 5K races in Waco with published results, the typical median finish is around 35:50, 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.
Where can I train for a 5K in Waco?
Browse Waco run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.
Are there trail 5K races near Waco?
Yes, 2 races around Waco get you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race, and 1 mixes road and trail.