5K races near Waxahachie

The Sister to Sister Fitness Festival is a 5K walk/run in Cedar Hill, Texas, based at the Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center near Dallas. It is hosted by the Celebrating Life Foundation, a nonprofit that works to reduce the power of breast cancer through education, encouragement, early detection, and support for people affected by the disease. The event is built around movement, with onsite and virtual options so participants can walk, run, or move from home, a park, a neighborhood route, or the recreation center course. Its timing connects it with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and registration has started around $45. This is more than a standard local 5K, because survivors, caregivers, families, friends, and community groups are central to the day. The festival has run for more than two decades and has marked a 25th edition, so it carries the feel of a long-running community health tradition rather than a one-off fundraiser. Past themes such as “We’re in this Together” and “Unstoppable Together” point to the same purpose: people showing up for one another while raising awareness about breast cancer. The virtual version grew out of a year when the event moved online, and it stayed useful because it lets people join even if they cannot get to Cedar Hill.

Strides for Strength is a community-health run held at Discovery Meadow in downtown San Jose, offering 5K and 10K distances on a fast, flat course. A kids run for ages 2 to 7 takes place within Discovery Meadow, and a virtual option is available for remote participation. The in-person 5K and 10K accommodate a wide range of runners and walkers. Registration includes a bib, a wicking race shirt, and a finisher medal. The race supports Valley Health Foundation, which funds public healthcare facilities and programs throughout Silicon Valley. Its fundraising initiative, Run It Forward, links the event to practical health needs: family well-being, care for underserved neighbors, equipment and training for healthcare staff, and advocacy for wider health access. Participants can register individually or as a team. Those 21 and older receive a post-finish beer or mimosa.

The Hot Flash 5K Walk/Run is a flat 5K in Cayce, South Carolina, on the Timmerman Trail along Congaree Creek. It begins in the morning from Fort Congaree Trail and attracts runners and walkers from across the Midlands, with a Kids Fun Run shortly after the 5K start. The route follows wooded trail sections and features chainsaw art carved into fallen trees by Wade Geddings. Finishers get custom medals, top overall male and female runners can win cash prizes, and the first masters finishers also receive awards. The event includes a costume contest, live music, fruit, energy bars, refreshments, and homemade baked goods, and it raises funds for local community projects like scholarships and support for City of Cayce employees.

The Pumpkin Run takes place on a race morning in Morton, Illinois, connected to the local Pumpkin Festival and the Nestle Libby's pumpkin brand. The primary race is a flat 10K. An untimed 2-mile fun run/walk starts first to keep the course and finish area less congested. The route goes through town and towards Morton's outskirts, returning runners to Jefferson Street, where the finish line is located within the festival grounds. The shorter event is designed for families and casual participants, accommodating strollers and wheelchairs. The 10K offers runners a faster, flatter course. Following the race, participants can enjoy drinks, snacks, music, awards, and the race's signature pumpkin donuts.

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 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 Purple Dress Run takes place in Mansfield, Texas, with the goal of raising awareness for domestic violence by encouraging participants to wear purple. Participants can select a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1-mile race, or a virtual option. The longer races commence in the morning, followed shortly by the shorter races at James McKnight Park. The requirement for purple attire extends beyond a simple theme; purple is the recognized color for domestic violence awareness. Participants are encouraged to wear a purple dress, shirt, costume, or any other item signifying support for survivors. Proceeds from the event benefit Chozn 2 Outreach, an organization that provides household items and clothing to individuals and families in need. The event welcomes participants of all fitness levels, catering to walkers, first-time racers, and community groups, as well as runners aiming to achieve specific distance goals.

Sweater Weather Run is a fall running event in Mesquite, Texas, based at 223 W. Davis Street. It offers three distances: 5K, 10K, and 15K, with all races scheduled in the morning between 8am and 10am Central time. The race is built around cool-weather running, with participants encouraged to wear their favorite autumn gear. The distance options make it workable for newer runners, friends running together, and people chasing a longer effort before winter training sets in.

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 Irving Turkey Trot begins and ends at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas, transforming Thanksgiving morning into a local 5K or 8-mile run/walk. The race is USATF-certified and chip-timed, accommodating runners aiming for a personal best alongside walkers, families, and individuals maintaining a holiday fitness tradition. The course provides participants with a choice between a shorter race or an eight-mile effort before the day continues with food and family gatherings. Registration provides performance shirts and free HD race photos. The event also offers convenient parking and a post-race gathering. It supports the Irving Schools Foundation, aids the effort against childhood obesity, and includes a virtual option for remote participation.