5K preteky v blízkosti Gatesville

Captain "D" Dash for "Sight" is a 5K run/walk in Belton, Texas, hosted by the Belton Lions Club to start LIONS on the LEON. It begins in the morning from the parking lot by the soccer fields and is designed for participation rather than competition: the event is not officially timed, though participants may track their own times using Run Sign-up. The route proceeds down Park Avenue, circles through the neighborhood, and returns along Park Avenue to the Heritage Park parking lot, where awards and photos are part of Picnic in the Park. Awards are given to adult men and women, boys and girls age 11 and under, and the best pirate costumes, with first through third places in each category. Registered 5K participants receive a custom commemorative spinner medal, and entrants also get a "Booty" Bag plus a bib raffle entry.

The 84th Runners/Shipley 5K Donut Dash is a Saturday morning 5K and 1-mile fun run held at First Woodway, MAC, on Ritchie Road in Woodway, Texas. A virtual 5K option is available, with all participants starting at 8:30 a.m. The 5K registration fee is $25, the 1-mile fun run is $15, and all funds raised benefit Walk to End Alzheimer's in Waco. The 5K is timed, with each runner's clock beginning when they cross the timing mats. The 1-mile fun run is untimed and stroller-friendly, suitable for families. All finishers receive medals, donuts are provided post-race, and 5K awards are presented to the overall male and female winners, as well as the top three finishers in age groups from 14 and under to 70+.

The MK5K Killeen is an annual, in-person 5K race held in Killeen, Texas, supporting the Mary Kay Ash Foundation. Participants can choose to run or walk, making the event suitable for the local community, not just competitive athletes. The route is a standard 5K distance. The MK Dazzling Dream Team and Central Texas participants convene to fundraise for initiatives addressing women's cancers and domestic violence. The Foundation supports cancer research, clinical trials, awareness campaigns, community outreach, and advocacy, having donated over $98 million to aligned organizations.

Rotary Monster Dash sa koná v októbri na 1501 E FM 2410 v Harker Heights, Texas. Sú tam 5K preteky a Little Monster Dash pre deti, oba štartujú ráno. Tieto preteky sú súčasťou CENTEX Race Series a na 5K sú individuálne ocenenia. Preteky sú ladené do Halloweenu, takže je tam súťaž o najlepší kostým pre deti. Účastníci Little Monster Dash dostanú goody bag. Štartovné je $25 za 5K a $5 za detský beh. Výťažok ide na podporu lokálnych projektov Rotary klubu a iniciatívy Rotary International na vykorenenie detskej obrny, takže to spája preteky s komunitnou službou a globálnym zdravotným úsilím.

The Leatherneck Run takes place in Woodway, Texas, starting at First Woodway Baptist Church on Ritchie Road. It features a 5K run and a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, both beginning in the morning following packet pickup and an opening ceremony. This marks the event's 25th year, giving it the character of a well-established local race with a consistent format, rather than a spontaneous fundraising effort. The course begins at the church's main entrance, proceeding through neighborhood streets adjacent to the church. Parking is available on the west side of the main entrance. Early packet pickup occurs in nearby Waco. All participants receive a finisher medal. Awards are presented to the top overall male and female finishers, as well as the top three in age groups ranging from 12 and under to 75 and older.

City of Killeen Turkey Trot 5K je sviatočný beh a prechádzka, ktorý sa koná v Stonetree Golf Club v Killeen, Texas. Tá 5K trať je vhodná pre chodcov a tých, čo s behom len začínajú, no zároveň ponúka miestnym bežcom aj meraný pretek. Celá akcia je súčasťou Cen-Tex Series a zároveň sa tým zbierajú peniaze pre Food Care Center v Killeen. Táto miestna potravinová banka zásobuje jedlom cez 2 000 ľudí týždenne, pričom zhruba polovica z nich sú deti.

Jingle Bell Dash je sviatočná 5K v Killeen, Texas. Štart je pri Killeen Community Center a beží sa po Andy K. Wells Hike & Bike Trail. Akcia začína ráno s novým štartom aj cieľom. Inak je to klasika, ako na lokálnych pretekoch: len jedna 5K trať, štartové balíčky si vyzdvihneš už pred pretekmi a prihlásiť sa dá aj v deň pretekov pred štartom. Pretek je zaradený do Centex Race Series, takže body do série zbierajú všetci účastníci, nielen tí najlepší. Medaily dostanú celkoví víťazi medzi ženami a mužmi a v kategóriách sa rozdávajú medaily pre prvé tri ženy a troch mužov. Prvých 200 bežcov, čo sa prihlásia vopred, má isté tričko, ale nejaké tričká budú k dispozícii aj v deň pretekov.