5K races near Rockwall

The Mending Minds 5k and 1 Mile is an annual run/walk for mental health awareness held at Smith Park, 4000 Greenbriar, in University Park, Texas. Participants can choose between a 5 km race or a 1 mile route (approximately 1.6 km). Registration is available on the event day in the morning prior to the 8:30 am start. The event benefits the Parenting for the Present Foundation, an organization that provides resources, mental health services, and psychological testing for underprivileged children in South Dallas. Activities on race day include games, refreshments, t-shirts, and photo opportunities. Direct donations are accepted for those unable to attend. Pets are not permitted at the event.

Powered to Move’s All Abilities Superhero Run is a 5K and fun run for running, walking, wheelchair use, or handcycling. The event is designed so every participant moves in their own way, with manual wheelchairs, push chairs, race chairs, handcycles, and strollers permitted on the course. The race benefits Powered to Move’s programs for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities, including adapted fitness, Wingman, and handcycle programs, along with activities at the Powered to Move Community Center. Participants requiring assistance must be accompanied by a registered family member or friend. All participants on the course will wear a bib. Awards will be given in categories for handcycle, wheelchair, race chair, push chair team, youth, teen, and adult age groups.

Run/Walk for a Hunger Free World is a 5K run-or-walk event in Plano, Texas, held at Red Tail Pavilion, 2801 E Spring Creek Parkway. Scheduled for October, it operates on a straightforward premise: participation provides meals for those in need. The event targets individuals and families, not solely competitive runners, so walking the 5K is encouraged. The published materials emphasize hunger relief, with each mile contributing to meals for people facing food insecurity.

Dirt Circus Dallas is a free trail-running festival in Flower Mound, Texas, centered on a casual 5K group run on nearby trails. It functions more as a community gathering than a traditional race; participants can run, observe, converse with race organizers, and immerse themselves in the local trail environment. The event convenes local races, run clubs, running shops, coaches, brands, and vendors, featuring an expo alongside the run. The schedule also features a spectator-friendly local elite exhibition run, a trail film screening, discussions with local outdoor specialists, breakfast and lunch, and a social gathering at a brewery. UltraSignup characterizes the series as a real-world extension of its platform, enabling runners and race directors to connect in person and exchange insights on races, locations, and trails.

The Running of the Bulldogs is a school-based fun run at McKinney North High School in McKinney, Texas, now in its eleventh year. The morning begins with a one-mile run at 8:30am, followed by a 5K at 9:00am. The race raises funds for the McKinney North High School Cross Country and Track & Field teams. Both races begin on the high school campus. The 5K route goes through the Timber Creek neighborhood, featuring rolling hills, before returning for a final 300 meters on the MNHS track. Mile runners receive finisher ribbons, 5K runners receive custom medals, and age-group winners earn trophies. The top male and female finishers each get sunglasses and a Fleet Feet gift card. The event also includes campus festival elements like bounce houses, local artisans, food trucks, coffee, live music, and face painting around the race-day area.

At Paws Colinas 5K-9, each runner may bring one dog. Dogs are sorted into small and large registration groups based on the 25-pound mark. This annual October 5K run/walk takes place in Las Colinas, Irving. It is presented by the Las Colinas Association and the Irving Marathon Running Series. The event is designed for dog-and-owner teams, but individuals can also participate without a dog. A virtual race option is available for remote participation. Dogs require current tags, proof of rabies vaccination, and a standard six-foot non-retractable leash. The course winds through the Las Colinas Urban Center and incorporates the shaded Campion Trail, offering a mixed neighborhood-and-trail experience rather than a road-only 5K. A recent running of the event attracted over 400 participants with their dogs. Following the race, activities continue the dog-centric theme with a pup-and-human costume contest, participant giveaways, dog treats from The Pet Treat Truck, a live DJ, and emcee Sybil Summers. Food and beverages are provided by Hospitality Alliance and Reservoir at Toyota Music Factory. Sponsor booths have previously featured a water station from HotWorx and pet insurance details from Goosehead Insurance. The Irving Marathon Running Series aims to promote year-round activity for local runners through various events.

The Colony Shoreline 5K & 8 Miler begins at Stewart Creek Park in The Colony, Texas, a northern Dallas suburb. This volunteer-led October race offers two distances: a 5K (3.1 miles) and an 8-mile run. Hundreds of runners participate annually, with proceeds benefiting UT Southwestern's cancer research. The course follows The Colony Shoreline Trail for approximately sixty percent of the 5K and eighty percent of the 8-mile distance, utilizing its smooth crushed granite path. The trail offers views of Lake Lewisville and features a gently rolling terrain. Participants receive water stops, a porta-potty at each turnaround, a chip-timed bib, a cotton shirt, a medal, music from DJ Dame, and a post-run beer.

Costumes are part of the start-line scene at the McKinney Monster Dash 5K, a chip-timed Halloween morning run in McKinney, Texas. The race begins at 9:00 AM at Towne Lake Park with a straightforward format: one 5K distance, a family-friendly field, official shirts, custom bibs, swag packets, and finisher medals for participants. The course follows park trails, with race activity also connected to the TUPPS Brewery area. Approximately 1,500 runners are anticipated, many in costume, and the post-race activities include live music, local vendors, food, photo opportunities, a costume contest, and complimentary TUPPS beer for adults 21 and older. Awards are presented to the top male and female runners overall, with cash prizes, plus age-group awards from 14 and under through 60+, and a portion of the proceeds benefits The Warriors Keep.