Races & Events
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Note: The Green Star is an indicator used by the Lake Cities Run Walk Group and does not serve a purpose outside of the group. All Races listed on this website are supported equally.
January 2026
January 17
Bodies Race Co.
Time Travel 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
Location: TBD Dallas
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
January 24
Triple-T Trail Training
Lake Cities Run Walk Group
Free event. Street parking near 100 Stamford Dr, Hickory Creek. 7.75 miles
January 24
Blaze Trails Running
Running the Rose 7K, 11 Mile, 22 Mile, 54K, 108K
789 Park Road 16, Tyler, TX
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
January 31
Run Project
Too Cold To Hold 5K, 10K, Half
Norbuck Park, 200 N Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75218
Discount Code: LAKECITIES2026
February 2026
February 7
Dallas Hot Chocolate 5K, 15K
Fair Park - 1010 1st Ave, Dallas, TX 75210
5k start time: 7:30 am, 10K & 15k start time: 8:30 am
Gear check opens 60 mins before start time
February 7
Destination race: Pensacola Beach, FL
Double Bridges 5K, 15K
Casino Beach, Gulf Breeze, FL US 32561
Run over the Bob Sikes Bridge to the finish line at the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk
February 7
Bodies Race Co.
Couple Shuffle 5K, 10K, 15K
Location: TBD Fort Worth, TX
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
February 14
40th Annual Haltom City
Haltom Stampede 5K
3201 Friendly Lane, Haltom City, TX
February 14
Irving Marathon
Love on the Run 5K, 10K, Half
Toyota Music Factory, 340 W Las Colinas Blvd in Irving, TX
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
February 14
The Best Races
Run for Chocolate 5K, 10K, Half
Trinity River Trail, Fort Worth, TX US 76107
February 15
Bigfoot Running Co.
Mardi Gras Madness 5K, 10K
Cravens Park, 400 Cravens Park Dr, Arlington, TX US 76018
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
February 15
Bodies Race Co.
Couple Shuffle 5K, 10K, 15K
Location: TBD Garland, TX
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
February 21
Blaze Trails Running
Cupid’s Gauntlet 10K, Half, Full, 60K
Dana Peak Park, 3800 Comanche Gap Road, Harker Heights, TX
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
February 22
Bigfoot Running Co.
Mardi Gras Madness 5K, 10K
Bachman Lake Park, 3500 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX US 75220
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
February 21-22
Mammoth March
Dinosaur Valley State Park
4216 Co Rd 1007, Glen Rose, TX
Distance: 20 miles in 8 hours
February 21-22
Destination race: Las Vegas, NV
Rock ‘n’ Roll 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
Saturday, February 21, 2026 - 5K
Sunday, February 22, 2026 - 10K & Half
February 28
The BIG EASY 5K
Little Elm
This is a PM race and starts at 5pm with a remarkable afterparty on the beach!
Feb 28 - mar 1
Cowtown 5K, 10K, Half, Full, Ultra
Sat, Feb 28, 2026 - 5K, 10K start 7am
Sun, Mar 1, 2026 all start at 7amAll races Start and Finish at Will Rogers Memorial Center on Lancaster Ave.
March 2026
March 7
2499 Trail Training
Lake Cities Run Walk Group
Free event. More details on the Facebook Group page.
5.75 of beautiful dirt trail along Lewisville Lake
March 7
Bodies Race Co.
Time to Paddy 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
Location: TBD Fort Worth
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
March 7
DRC
Breakfast Bash 5 Miles
The Stone Tables, 711 E. Lawther Dr., Dallas, TX 75218
March 8
Bigfoot Running Co.
Rodeo Stampede 5K, QTR or Half
Belt Buckle Medal
Fair Oaks Park, 7621 Fair Oaks Ave, Dallas, TX
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
March 14
Run Project
St Paddy’s Day DASH 5K
Energy Square
4925 Greenville Ave,
Dallas, TX. 75206
Discount Code: LAKECITIES2026.
March 15
IRONMAN70.3
Little Elm
This is so close! Right over the bridge in Little Elm.
Participate or Volunteer, this one is a do not miss for sure!
March 15
Bigfoot Running Co.
Rodeo Stampede 5K, QTR or Half
Belt Buckle Medal
Marine Creek Lake, 2700 NW Loop 820
Fort Worth, TX US 76179
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
March 21
Bodies Race Co.
Time to Paddy 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
Location: TBD Dallas
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
March 21
Blaze Trails Running
Grasslands 15K, Half, Full, 50 Miles, 100 Miles
LBJ National Grasslands, Alvord, TX
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
March 21
Run Different
Tater-Tot Trot
North Lakes Park 2001 W. Windsor Rd, Denton, TX US 76207
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
March 22
Run Different
Western Invasion
Sam Houston Trail Park, 101 I-635
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
March 26
Celebration White Rock 5K, 10K
White Rock Lake Conservancy
Winfrey Point, 950 E Lawther Dr
March 28
1st Annual Great Blue Heron Hustle 5K, 10K
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
Combine, TX
Mar 28 & 29
Irving Marathon
Saturday, March 28, 2026 (5K & 10K) - 8:00am
Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Half & Full) – 6:30 am
Toyota Music Factory in Irving, TX
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
April 2026
April 4
Workout in the PK + 5K
Lake Cities Run Walk Group
Free event. More details on the Facebook Group page.
3 levels (Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced) + a 5K
April 11
Bodies Race Co.
DONOT Stop 5K, 10K
Location: TBD Dallas YUM Donuts!
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
April 12
Dallas Athletes Racing
Caveman Tri or 5K
1200 Gerault Rd
Flower Mound, TX US 75028
April 12
Bigfoot Racing
Running through the Decades 5K, Qtr, Half
Marine Creek Lake, 2700 NW Loop 820, Fort Worth
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
April 18
Bigfoot Running Co.
Spring Fling 5K, 10K
TBD Fort Worth Area,
Fort Worth, TX US 76107
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
April 18
Run Project
SKYLINE 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
3030 Gulden Ln
Dallas, TX 75212
Discount Code: LAKECITIES2026
April 18
Coyote Trail Run 4 Mile, 8 Mile, 25K, 50K, 50 Mile
Cleburne State Park
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
April 19
Bigfoot Racing
Running through the Decades 5K, Qtr, Half
Oak Point Park, 2801 Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
April 19
Greenbelt Trail Training
Lake Cities Run Walk Group
Free event. More details on the Facebook Group page. 5K to 11 miles of beautyGreenbelt Trail, either from 380 or 428 determined based on the conditions at the time.
April 25
Peticolas Brewing Company
Velvet Hammer 5K
Peticolas Brewing Co., 1301 Pace Street, Dallas
April 25
Denton ISD Council of PTA’s
Denton Dash Family 5K
Denton High School, 3001 Bronco Way, Denton, TX
April 25
Run Different
Rubik’s Cube 5K, 10K, 15K
North Lakes Park 2001 W. Windsor Rd, Denton, TX US 76207
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
April 26
Bigfoot Running Co.
Spring Fling 5K, 10K
Little Elm Park, 701 W Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX
Discount Code: LAKECITIES Team PW (LCRWG)
May 2026
May 2
Laceup Running Co.
Cinco de Mayo 5K, 10K
120 W. Main St., Grand Prairie, Tx 75050
Discount Code: LAKECITIES7
May 9
6th Annual ANT RUN 5K
Lake Cities Run Walk Group
Free event. More details on the Facebook Group page.
5K then prizes and food
May 16
Irving Marathon
Fiesta de Mayo 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
Toyota Music Factory, 340 W Las Colinas Blvd in Irving, TX
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
May 16
Blaze Trails Running
Possum’s Revenge 4 Mile, 8 Mile, 17 Mile, 56K, 52 Mile, 69 Mile
Possum Kingdom, Graford, TX
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
May 23-24
Run Project
BADASS 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
Heritage Square Downtown
311 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701
Discount Code: LAKECITIES2026
May 30
Bigfoot Running Co.
The Wiener Run 5K, 10K
Bachman Lake Park, 3500 W. Northwest Hwy
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
May 31
Workout in the Park + 5K
Lake Cities Run Walk Group
Free event. More details on the Facebook Group page.
3 levels (Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced) + a 5K
June 2026
June 6
Bodies Race Co.
Treat Trot 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
Location: TBD Dallas
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
June 7
18th Annual WW Military Miles
5K, 10K, and Half
1100 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller, TX
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
June 20
Run Project
Melon Dash 5K, 10K
136 Lighthouse Beach Dr, Little Elm, TX
Discount Code: LAKECITIES2026
July 2026
July 4
6th Annual Stars & Stripes 5K
Lake Cities Run Walk Group
Free event. More details on the Facebook Group page.
5K then a parade. Dress up for this one!
July 18
Bigfoot Running Co.
Red, White and Blue 4, 8 mile or Half
Anderson Bonner Park, 12700 Park Central Dr, Dallas
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
July 18
Run Different
Hot Pink Flamingo 5K, 10K, 15K
Location: TBD Dallas
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
July 19
Bigfoot Running Co.
Red, White and Blue 4, 8 mile or Half
Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St, Fort Worth
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
July 25
Bodies Race Co.
Heatwave 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
Location: TBD Fort Worth
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
July 26
Houston Running Co.
Popsicle Dash Dallas 5K
Bachman Lake Park, 3500 W Northwest Hwy
August 2026
August 1
Bodies Race Co.
Heatwave 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
Location: TBD Dallas
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
August 1
Blaze Trail Running
Blazin’ Summer Sufferfest 5K, 10K, 18K, 36K, 54K
Cedar Hill State Park, Discount Code: LAKECITIES
August 1
Run Different
Triple Dog Dare 5K, 10K, 15K
Sam Houston Trail 101 I-635, IRVING, TX 75038
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
August 8
Run Different
Purple Heart 5K, 10K, Half
Greenbelt 428 Park
Aubrey, TX US 76227
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
August 8
Bigfoot Running Co.
Summer Meltdown 5K, Qtr or Half
Audubon Park, 342 W Oates Rd, Garland
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
August 16
Bodies Race Co.
Summer Sizzler 5K, 10K, 15K
Location: TBD Fort Worth
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
August 23
Bigfoot Running Co.
Summer Meltdown 5K, Qtr or Half
Farrington Field, 1501 University Dr, Fort Worth
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
August 23
Dallas Athletes Racing
Old College Tri & 5K
2400 Long Rd, Denton, TX US 76208
August 23
Houston Running Co.
Watermelon Dash 5K, 10K
Bachman Lake Park, 3500 W Northwest Hwy
August 28 & 29
Destination: Manitou Springs, CO
Climb the Manitou Incline
2768 stairs up the mountain = Manitou Incline! Free event. More details on the Facebook Group page. Travel Expenses not included
August 29
Bodies Race Co.
Summer Sizzler 5K, 10K, 15K
Location: TBD Dallas
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
September 2026
September 5
Blaze Trails Running
Six-O 6 Mile, Half, Full, 50K
Six-O Ranch, Cleburne, TX
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
September 5
Run Different
Instant Classic 5K, 10K, Half
North Lakes Park 2001 W. Windsor Rd, Denton, TX
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
September 11
Patriot Day 9/11 Event & Walk
Lake Cities Run Walk Group
Free event. More details on the Facebook Group page. Honor and Remember 9/11.
September 12
Run Project
Too Hot to Handle 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
Norbuck Park, 200 N Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75218
Discount Code: LAKECITIES2026
September 12
Travis Manion Foundation
9/11 Heroes Run 5K
Location: TBD DFW
September 19
Workout in the Park + 5K
Lake Cities Run Walk Group
Free event. More details on the Facebook Group page
. 3 levels (Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced) + a 5K
September 19
Blaze Trails Running
Paris Pair 5K, 10K, Half, Full, 50K, 100K
Love Civic Center, Paris, TX
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
September 19
Bodies Race Co.
Golden Harvest 5K, 10K, Half
Location: TBD Fort Worth
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
September 20
Run Different
Area 51 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
Sam Houston Trail
101 I-635, IRVING, TX 75038
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
September 26
Run Project
Oktoberfest 5K
Trinity Park
2933 Farmhouse Wy, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Discount Code: LAKECITIES2026
September 27
Dallas Athletes Racing
Rock of Ages 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
2700 NW Loop 820 Marine Creek Lake
Fort Worth, TX US 76107
October 2026
October 3
Irving Marathon
Oktoberfest 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
Toyota Music Factory, 340 W Las Colinas Blvd in Irving, TX
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
October 3
Blaze Trails Running
Dana Peak 10K, 20K, 50K, 100K
Dana Peak Park, Harker Heights, TX
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
October 3 & 4
Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon
Along the Lake Michigan Shore
400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
October 10
Run Different
Run4Babies 5K
North Lakes Park, 2001 W. Windsor Rd. Denton, TX
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
October 11
Workout in the Park + 5K
Lake Cities Run Walk Group
Free event. More details on the Facebook Group page.
3 levels (Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced) + a 5K
October 17
2499 Trail Training
Lake Cities Run Walk Group
Free event. More details on the Facebook Group page.
5.75 of beautiful dirt trail along Lewisville Lake
October 24
Blaze Trails Running
Lake Murray Endurance Run 5 Miles, 25K, 50K, 100K, 100 Miles
Lake Murray State Park, near Ardmore, OK. Discount Code: LAKECITIES
October 24
Run Different
Run2Win 5K, Half Marathon
Sam Houston Trail
101 I-635, IRVING, TX 75038
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
October 30
6th Annual COSTUME SHUFFLE
Lake Cities Run Walk Group
Free event. More details on the Facebook Group page.
Wear a big costume, prizes galore and smiles for miles!
October 31
Bodies Race Co.
Spooky Sprint 5K, 10K, 15K
Location: TBD Dallas
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
November 2026
November 7
6th Annual Meetup / Trade up
Lake Cities Run Walk Group
Free event. More details on the Facebook Group page.
Bring gear, shoes, etc. Make space for new items
November 7-8
Fort Worth Marathon
5K, 10K, 20-Mile, Half and Full
Farrington Field, Fort Worth
November 8
Bigfoot Running Co.
Turkey Shuffle 5K, or 10K
Location: TBD Dallas
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
November 14
Run Different
Poker Run 5K, 10K, 15K
Sam Houston Trail, 101 I-635, IRVING, TX 75038
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
November 14
Blaze Trails Running
Rockledge Rumble 15K, 30K, 50K
Northshore Trail, Lake Grapevine
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
November 15
Greenbelt Trail Training
Lake Cities Run Walk Group
Free event. More details on the Facebook Group page. 5K to 11 miles of beauty. Greenbelt Trail, either from 380 or 428 determined based on the conditions at the time.
November 15
Bodies Race Co.
Turkey Trails 5K, 10K, Half
Location: TBD Fort Worth
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
November 21
Run Project
Pumpkin Spice 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
Panther Island Pavilion
395 Purcey St, Fort Worth
Discount Code: LAKECITIES2026.
November 26
Irving Marathon
Turkey Trot 5K, 8 Mile 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
Toyota Music Factory, 340 W Las Colinas Blvd in Irving, TX
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
November 26
Fort Worth YMCA
Turkey Trot 5K, 8K
General Worth Square
Fort Worth, TX
November 26
Little Elm
Turkey Trot 5K
Lakefront Trail
Little Elm, TX 75068 US
November 26
Grand Prairie
Turkey Trot 5K
Mike Lewis Park, 2410 N. Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie
November 26
Denton
Turkey Trot 5K
Denton, TX
Denton Turkey Trot
November 27
Run Different
Black Friday Turkey Trot 5K
North Lakes Park, 2001 W. Windsor Rd. Denton, TX
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
November 28
Triple-T Trail Training
Lake Cities Run Walk Group
Free event. More details on the Facebook Group page. Street parking near 100 Stamford Dr: 7.75 miles of beautiful dirt trails along Lewisville Lake
November 28
Bodies Race Co.
Turkey Trails 5K, 10K, Half
Location: TBD Dallas
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
November 29
Bigfoot Running Co.
Turkey Shuffle 5K, or 10K
Location: TBD Fort Worth
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
December 2026
December 5
Run Different
Difference Maker 5K, 10K, Half
Sam Houston Trail, 101 I-635, IRVING, TX 75038
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
Registration was not open at the time of this post
December 12
Dallas BMW Marathon Series
Saturday 5K, 10K
Note: Expo is on Friday at the Dallas Convention Ctr
Marilla St. and S. Akard St. (Dallas City Hall Plaza)
December 13
Dallas BMW Marathon Series
Half, Full & Ultra Marathon
Note: Expo is on Friday at the Dallas Convention Ctr
Marilla St. and S. Akard St. (Dallas City Hall Plaza)
December 13
Bigfoot Racing
Gingerbread Lane 5K, Qtr or Half
Location: TBD Fort Worth
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
December 19
Irving Marathon
FROST 5K, 10K, Half & Full Marathon
Toyota Music Factory, 340 W Las Colinas Blvd in Irving, TX
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
December 19
Christmas Party
Lake Cities Run Walk Group
Free event. More details on the Facebook Group page.
Bring a gift a wrapped gift, something nice to give/receive.
December 20
Bigfoot Racing
Gingerbread Lane 5K, Qtr or Half
Location: TBD Dallas
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
December 26
Run Different
Fund Run 5K
Pick any Medal and shirt. Location: TBD DFW
Discount Code: LAKECITIES
Registration was not open at the time of this post