Sat, Nov 7, 2026

Azle Lake Run

Azle, TX

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

10K5K1 Mile

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Sep 8, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Azle Lake Run

The courses wind through the streets of Azle and start and finish at Ash Creek Park. Several distance options are available, including a color run. The race benefits local community organizations, which gives the morning a purpose beyond the running itself. Dogs are welcome on the course, and water and treats are set out for them along the way.

Packet pickup runs the evening before at a local fitness center in town. The color run option means some participants show up dressed for fun rather than a fast finish, which sets the tone at the start line.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

227finishers

20:36winner

37:22median

1:07:26cutoff

Top 3: M. Dolan (20:36) · Brylon Soria (21:02) · Aaron Brabson (21:23)

10K · 2025 results

53finishers

36:55winner

58:43median

1:24:17cutoff

Top 3: Paul Robinson (36:55) · Josh Fink (38:33) · Kaneyn White (40:51)

The Azle Lake Run has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

10K11/7/2026 08:00$35

5K11/7/2026 08:10$25

1 Mile11/7/2026 08:17$25

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Common Questions About the Azle Lake Run

Will I finish last at the Azle Lake Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 37:22, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:07:26, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Azle Lake Run a good first 5K?

A field of 227 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Azle Lake Run?

The 5K winner ran 20:36 while the median finisher took 37:22. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.