5K races near Silsbee

Last Man Standing is a backyard ultra held annually on Labor Day weekend in New Gloucester, Maine. The course follows a 4.2-mile loop through the wooded trails of Pineland Farms. All participants begin the loop at noon on Saturday. To advance to the next loop, each runner must complete the current loop in under 60 minutes. The clock restarts hourly, emphasizing consistent pacing, brief rest, and timely restarts over outright speed. The course features double-track trails with moderate elevation changes, making it suitable for less experienced trail runners while still challenging over extended periods. A large tent, water, and some snacks are supplied by the organizers. Additional food will be available for purchase on Saturday afternoon and evening. Participants are responsible for their own nutrition. The race concludes when only one athlete remains, who must then complete an additional loop beyond the second-to-last finisher to secure victory. Should no runner achieve a one-lap advantage, the race may conclude without a declared winner.

The Run Till It Hertz 5K is a 9 a.m. charity 5K run/walk organized by the Lamar University Student Academy of Audiology during audiology awareness month. The event raises money for Sertoma in Port Arthur, welcomes all ages, and permits children 12 and under to run or walk without charge. The race maintains a straightforward format: a single 5K distance, with runners and walkers participating together. Following the finish, the morning transitions into trunk-or-treating and a costume contest, functioning as both a community race and a family Halloween activity.

The Monster Dash 5K Ribbon Run begins at the Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main St. in Beaumont, Texas. The race morning, set for October, features a 9:00 AM 5K run/walk. The event area requires early street closures, followed by a Survivor Parade, a Kickoff Ceremony, a Kiddie Zone, and a Wellness Village prior to the 5K start. This is a casual community race where participants can run, walk, or stroll in costume. Teams are welcome to register together. The registration fee is $35, with survivors and children aged 6 and under participating at no cost. The event supports Gift of Life, a Southeast Texas nonprofit established over 30 years ago to enhance cancer outcomes and lessen health disparities. Team fundraising. Groups establish online goals, conduct small fundraisers, and participate with custom shirts, signs, and survivor tributes. Funds generated remain in Southeast Texas, supporting screenings, education, and compassionate care. This includes providing free breast health services annually to approximately 1,500 underserved women. The 5K utilizes chip timing for accurate runner results and live finish-line data, while still offering a supportive, low-pressure morning for walkers.

The Tinsel Trot 5K & 1K Fun Run takes place on a December morning in Silsbee, Texas, beginning on South 3rd Street. The primary race is a timed 5K commencing at 8:00 am. Race-morning registration and packet pickup occur before the run, with a warm-up session scheduled for 7:30 am. The 1K is a children's fun run held after the awards ceremony. Children aged 1 to 10 may participate without charge. The event incorporates a holiday theme through race shirts, optional shirts for fun-run participants, a Jolliest Costume Contest judged prior to the race, and the Christmas in the Big Thicket Festival that follows the running activities.