5Ks in Texas: Every Texas 5K Race
Texas has 1,027 upcoming 5Ks on the calendar between November 2026 and November 2027, in 224 cities. November 2026 is the busiest month with 232, and 74% are run on a Saturday. San Antonio (107), Houston (96), Fort Worth (81) and Austin (48) host the most. 462 are stand-alone 5Ks and fun runs; the rest add a 10K, half marathon or longer race the same morning. 329 include a kids' race, and 147 are turkey trots or Thanksgiving runs.
Last updated Nov 12, 2026. Race data from RunSignup, refreshed every morning. Always confirm details on the official race page.
- Upcoming 5Ks
- 1,027
- Registration open
- 903
- Host cities
- 224
- With a kids' race
- 329
Moving up in distance? See all 10Ks in Texas, half marathons in Texas and marathons in Texas. Want dirt under your feet? See trail races in Texas, or upcoming mud runs for obstacles.
Upcoming 5Ks in Texas: the next 4 weeks
298 Texas races with a 5K between now and Dec 10, 2026, by date. For later dates, jump to a month below. Race names open our full listing with events, fees and start times.
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Later 5Ks by month
5Ks in Texas by month
How the 1,027 upcoming 5Ks spread across the calendar.
- November 2026 232
- December 2026 168
- January 2027 88
- February 2027 106
- March 2027 88
- April 2027 110
- May 2027 72
- June 2027 41
- July 2027 30
- August 2027 25
- September 2027 33
- October 2027 30
- November 2027 4
Fall is 5K season
467 5Ks fall between September and December, 45% of the calendar. Halloween, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and the holidays each bring their own wave of themed races.
Winter and spring
464 5Ks run January through May, a good window to chase a personal best while mornings are still cool.
Summer
96 5Ks are on the calendar for June through August. Even 3.1 miles gets hard in Texas heat: run easy, drink before the start and treat it as a fun run.
Saturday mornings
756 of the 1,027 upcoming 5Ks are on a Saturday and 166 on a Sunday. Thanksgiving Day alone has 60 races with a 5K.
Holiday and themed 5Ks in Texas
Themed races matched by name, with the next few on the calendar. Open a race for costumes, medals and event details from the organizer.
Halloween 5Ks 12
- Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Dallas · Oct 9, Dallas
- Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Corpus Christi · Oct 16, Corpus Christi
- Spooky Sprint - Austin · Oct 16, Austin
- Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Galveston · Oct 17, Galveston
- Perissos Vineyard Haunted Wine Run 5k · Oct 17, Burnet
- Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Austin · Oct 23, San Marcos
Turkey trots and Thanksgiving 5Ks 147
- SRU Turkey Trot 2026! · Nov 13, San Antonio
- The Twisted Turkey Trot 5K Quitman, Texas · Nov 13, Quitman
- Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Katy, TX (46) · Nov 14, Katy
- Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Pflugerville, TX (46) · Nov 14, Pflugerville
- Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Temple, TX (46) · Nov 14, Temple
- Hidalgo County Turkey Trot · Nov 14, San Juan
Christmas and holiday 5Ks 98
- Santa Scurry 5K - Keller, TX · Dec 4, Keller
- ‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (Houston, TX) · Dec 5, Houston
- 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Austin, TX · Dec 5, Cedar Park
- 30th Annual Jingle Bell Run · Dec 5, Nacogdoches
- 7 Creeks Vineyard Christmas Wine Run 5k · Dec 5, Burnet
- ADAC Reindeer Run · Dec 5, Lufkin
New Year's 5Ks 20
- New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK · Dec 26, Cedar Park
- New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 DALLAS FORT WORTH · Dec 26, Fort Worth
- New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON · Dec 26, Houston
- New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN ANTONIO · Dec 26, San Antonio
- New Years Double · Dec 31, Allen
- San Antonio New Years Eve 5k · Dec 31, San Antonio
Valentine's Day 5Ks 14
- Love Struck Miles 5k & 10k · Feb 6, Denton
- Cupid's Chase 5K Amarillo · Feb 13, Amarillo
- Cupid's Chase 5K Austin · Feb 13, Austin
- Cupid's Chase 5K Corpus Christi · Feb 13, Corpus Christi
- Cupid's Chase 5K Dallas · Feb 13, Dallas
- Cupid's Chase 5K El Paso · Feb 13, El Paso
St. Patrick's Day 5Ks 13
- Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Austin · Mar 6, Austin
- Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Fort Worth · Mar 7, Fort Worth
- Seabrook Lucky Trails · Mar 12, Seabrook
- Lucky Charm · Mar 13, Katy
- Lucky Labrador 5K and Leprechaun Fun Run · Mar 13, Roanoke
- Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Houston · Mar 13, Sugar Land
Fourth of July 5Ks 4
- Independence Day 8K · Jun 26, Houston
- Fort Worth 4th of July 5K · Jul 4, Fort Worth
- KELLER FIRECRACKER 5K & 10K · Jul 4, Keller
- VARRA Firecracker 5k · Jul 4, Victoria
5Ks by city
City guides: 5Ks in Houston · 5Ks in Dallas · 5Ks in San Antonio · 5Ks in Austin · 5Ks in Fort Worth, with every 5K in the city and its suburbs, holiday runs and an FAQ. Other cities open the filtered calendar.
- 5Ks in San Antonio 107
- 5Ks in Houston 96
- 5Ks in Fort Worth 81
- 5Ks in Austin 48
- 5Ks in Dallas 47
- 5Ks in Waco 27
- 5Ks in El Paso 23
- 5Ks in Sugar Land 23
- 5Ks in Tyler 23
- 5Ks in Pflugerville 18
- 5Ks in Galveston 14
- 5Ks in Grand Prairie 14
- 5Ks in Beaumont 13
- 5Ks in Irving 13
- 5Ks in Longview 13
- 5Ks in Temple 13
- 5Ks in Corpus Christi 12
- 5Ks in Plano 11
- 5Ks in Denton 10
- 5Ks in Katy 10
By region
How to choose a Texas 5K
Your first 5K. 462 races are 5Ks and fun runs only. The rest share race day with a 10K, half marathon or longer, so they tend to be bigger events with more runners on course. Either works for a first race; pick one close to home and on a cool morning.
Bringing the family. 329 upcoming 5Ks include a kids' race and 244 a fun run. Use the Kids' race filter above to find one this month.
Chasing a PR. Pick a cool morning between November and March and a road race. 49 Texas 5Ks are on trails, which are slower but a good way to try trail running.
Making it an event. Themed races (turkey trots, Halloween costume runs, holiday jingle runs) are the easiest way to get friends to sign up. See the themed lists above.
Registration. 903 of 1,027 have registration open today. Fees usually rise as race day gets closer; each race page shows the current RunSignup price tier.
FAQ
How many 5Ks are in Texas?
Texas has 1,027 upcoming 5Ks on the calendar between November 2026 and November 2027, in 224 cities. That count includes every race with a 5K event listed on RunSignup, from neighborhood fun runs to 5Ks held alongside marathons. 903 of them have registration open right now.
When are the most 5Ks in Texas?
Fall is the peak. The busiest months on the current calendar are November 2026 (232), December 2026 (168) and April 2027 (110). By day, 756 are on Saturdays and 166 on Sundays, so 90% of Texas 5Ks fall on a weekend.
Are there turkey trots in Texas on Thanksgiving?
Yes. 147 upcoming 5Ks are turkey trots or Thanksgiving runs, and 60 races with a 5K are scheduled on Thanksgiving Day itself (Thursday, November 26, 2026).
Which Texas cities have the most 5Ks?
San Antonio (107), Houston (96), Fort Worth (81), Austin (48) and Dallas (47) have the most upcoming 5Ks. By region, Dallas–Fort Worth (292), Houston & Gulf Coast (215) and Austin & Hill Country (131) lead.
Are there 5Ks in Texas for kids and walkers?
Yes. 329 upcoming 5Ks include a kids' race and 244 include a fun run. 170 list a walk or run/walk event. Check each race page for walker policies and course time limits.
Are there trail or virtual 5Ks in Texas?
49 of the 1,027 upcoming Texas 5Ks are trail races. 473 also offer a virtual option, so you can run the course distance on your own if you can't make race day.
From the Dispatch
Texas race weekend, Nov. 21–22: the Houston 25K, a sold-out Shiner Beer Run, the Pie Run and a backyard ultra
Texas races on Nov. 21–22, 2026, the weekend before Thanksgiving: the Houston 25K, Great Houston Pie Run, Shiner Beer Run, Turkey Trails Austin and more, with fees.
Texas race weekend, Nov. 14–15: Hermann Park’s 23rd Run in the Park, Wild Hare’s 50 miler, Turkey Trails and the Oilman
Texas races on Nov. 14–15, 2026: Run in the Park, Wild Hare, Turkey Trails, Vibha’s Dream Mile and the Oilman Triathlon, with fees and deadlines.
Texas turkey trot price deadlines: when 5K fees go up in Houston, Dallas–Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio and El Paso
Thanksgiving is Nov. 26, and many Texas turkey trot fees rise first. 5K prices and increase dates by city, plus free and last-minute options.