10K races near Highland Village

Honor life and tradition at this festive event, winding through Texas parks, including Marine Creek Lake. The course goes through landscapes, lakes, and trees, highlighting nature's beauty. As the morning air fills with the scent of marigolds, runners start a journey through nature's tranquility, with a scene of Texas beauty at the finish. A post-race gathering offers Mexican treats and drinks, while a costume contest invites participants of all ages and experience levels to run and celebrate in Day of the Dead style.

The Beer City Half Fort Worth is a Saturday morning race and beer event held at Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth, Texas. Participants can select a half marathon, 10K, or 5K. For a more relaxed option, there's a 1-mile Beer Stroll around Panther Island and the Beat The Beast Beer Mile later in the morning. The main races begin early, followed by a shift towards beer tasting and the Beer City Festival. All runners receive a shirt, a Key to Beer City finisher’s medal, and a custom tasting glass, with unlimited tasting provided post-run. This event marks the Texas kickoff for the Beer City Half series, focusing on Fort Worth and Texas brewers for the post-race festivities.

The Race for Space 5K/10K designation applies to short road races held at actual space facilities, distinct from typical city-street running events. New Mexico’s Space Race takes place at Spaceport America, the first commercial spaceport globally, offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. Florida’s ACS Gateway to Space 5K/10K is conducted at Kennedy Space Center on the Launch and Landing Facility, previously known as the Shuttle Landing Facility. Houston’s Angels’ Race for Space is a 5K/10K event based at Space Center Houston. The most notable aspect is the location: at Kennedy, participants run on a course within the same facility where shuttle history remains evident, marked by landing traces from previous shuttle missions. The Houston race supports a charitable cause, benefiting Be An Angel, an organization assisting children with special needs since 1986. It also commemorates Apollo 7 astronaut Walt Cunningham, connecting the local run to NASA history and a children's cause. The Spaceport America event highlights the commercial space aspect, providing runners a unique opportunity to race within a site designed for private spaceflight, rather than a conventional park or downtown circuit.

The Big Texas Run begins and ends at Texas Live! in Arlington. The race takes place with AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field providing a game-day atmosphere. This is an annual October 5K and 10K event, part of the GameDay Run Series organized by Stack Endurance and GameDay Run Series, starting at 8 a.m. The 5K is designed for families and casual runners, while the 10K offers a longer distance for more experienced participants. The event is situated within Arlington’s pro sports district, with runners congregating between the Dallas Cowboys’ and Texas Rangers’ stadiums. The race recently completed its fifth edition, following a record number of participants.

The 633 Run begins and ends at Lobo Stadium in Little Elm, Texas. Runners will navigate the town's trail system adjacent to Lake Lewisville. This yearly community event offers multiple race distances: a 1-mile Fun Run, a 5K, a 6.33-mile race, and a 633M Tactical Division. The 5K is open to participants aged 6 and older, and the 6.33-mile race is open to those aged 9 and older. The race commemorates Jerry R. Walker, a Little Elm Police officer who passed away while serving. The 6.33-mile distance is derived from Walker's badge number, 633. Proceeds from the event benefit a student scholarship fund for public service. Little Elm ISD, which has a middle school named after Walker, maintains a close connection to the race. The district serves a rapidly expanding lakeside community situated along Lake Lewisville.

Justice Run Fort Worth begins and ends at Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth, Texas. It takes place in the fall as part of the Justice Run series. Participants can select from a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or full marathon, accommodating walkers, new runners, and experienced marathoners. The race supports the fight against human trafficking, particularly sex trafficking. Proceeds benefit The Justice Residence, a 100-bed home for survivors, providing housing, care, resources, and opportunities for women rebuilding their lives. Fort Worth is one of several Justice Run locations, including Austin and a Washington, D.C. event, all supporting the same campaign. The event serves as a call to action, with participants running to raise awareness and demonstrate opposition to trafficking.

The Turkey Shuffle - Dallas is a November running event held at Ted Polk Middle School in Dallas, Texas. Bigfoot Running Company offers a family-friendly selection of races: a 1-mile run, 5K, 10K, Kids Dash, Volunteer then Run 5K, and a virtual option for participants joining from afar. The in-person routes traverse Texas parks and greenbelts, providing a fall race environment without requiring a long-distance commitment. The Kids Dash, approximately 50 meters, is designed for children aged 10 and under. DJ Sasquatch provides music to enhance the event's atmosphere.

The World Series of Poker is a Las Vegas poker festival held from late May to mid-July at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas. This is a long schedule of live poker tournaments, not a road race, featuring 100 bracelet events. Buy-ins for early events range from $500 for Industry Employees No-Limit Hold'em to $5,000 for No-Limit Hold'em and Pot-Limit Omaha. The initial events demonstrate the series' scope and diversity. The $1,000 Mystery Millions No-Limit Hold'em event attracted 19,654 entries, awarding Michael Wilklow $1,000,000 from a $17,295,520 prize pool. Early tournaments also include No-Limit Hold'em, Omaha Hi-Lo, Pot-Limit Omaha, and Seven Card Stud, ensuring variety in poker formats. Player listings track bracelet history, indicating bracelets won in the current series and career totals in parentheses, with an asterisk denoting Poker Hall of Fame members.

The Vibha Dallas Dream Mile begins at 200 N Buckner Blvd in Dallas, offering participants a choice of a 5K, 10K, or half marathon. This is a charity road race supporting Vibha, a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on education and learning outcomes for underprivileged children, primarily through government schools in India. Dallas is one of the locations in the Dream Mile series, which originated with volunteer races in Dallas, the Bay Area, and Atlanta before expanding to over 20 cities. The series has generated more than $3 million, benefiting over 180,000 children. Vibha's overall initiatives have funded over 300 social entrepreneurs and invested more than $25 million in programs. The Dallas event also contributes to local service efforts via partners like Warm Up America, Tango Charities, and Study Buddy, a program providing year-round tutoring and mentorship to approximately 30 Bhutanese refugee children.