2025 11th Annual Running of the Bulldogs Fun Run 2026

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.