What race distances can I run in Temple?
Temple has 5K (19), 10K (16), Half Marathon (15). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
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Running Races in Temple, Texas
Upcoming running races in and near Temple, Texas - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
21 upcoming races · 18 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Temple races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Sep 12, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Temple, TX (37) Temple, TXFrom $30Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Flamingo Flyers 5k Temple, TXFrom $25Register Sat, Sep 12, 2026Dogtoberfest 5K Temple, TXFrom $50Register Sat, Sep 19, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Temple, TX (38) Temple, TXFrom $30Details Sat, Sep 26, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Temple, TX (39) Temple, TXFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Temple, TX (40) Temple, TXFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Temple, TX (41) Temple, TXFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Temple, TX (42) Temple, TXFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Temple, TX (43) Temple, TXFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Academie Musique's Boo Run 5K & Fun Run Temple, TXFrom $15Register Sat, Nov 7, 2026Rucks On Main Veterans Day Ruck March Temple, TXFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Temple, TX (45) Temple, TXFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Temple, TX (46) Temple, TXFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Temple, TX (47) Temple, TXFrom $30Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Carlson Law Firm's Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot Temple, TXFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 28, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Temple, TX (48) Temple, TXFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Temple, TX (49) Temple, TXFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Temple, TX (50) Temple, TXFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Temple, TX (51) Temple, TXFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 26, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Temple, TX (52) Temple, TXFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 20, 2027Moose & Goose Wine Run 5k Temple, TXFrom $25Details
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 Racing in Temple
When is race season in Temple?
November is the busiest month for races in Temple, with 6 of the 21, followed by September with 5. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
How early should I register for a race in Temple?
3 of the 21 races in Temple 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 Temple races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 18 races in Temple with published results, the typical median finish is around 37:03, 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 race in Temple?
Browse Temple run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.