

FireAnt 5K & Tour de FireAnt Bike Ride
- Date
- Saturday, October 9, 2027
- Location
- 100 E Austin St, Marshall, TX, 75670
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When and where is FireAnt 5K & Tour de FireAnt Bike Ride?
FireAnt 5K & Tour de FireAnt Bike Ride is on Saturday, October 9, 2027 in Marshall, Texas. The first event starts at 8:00 AM local time. Distances: 5K and Cycling. Current entry fees run $20 to $50 on RunSignup, before processing fees. Online registration is closed right now.
Events & distances
| Event | Distance | Start | Entry fee | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FireAnt 5K | 3.1 Miles | Oct 9, 2027, 8:00 AM | $20.00 until Sep 29, 2027 | Opens Aug 31, 2027 · Closes Oct 9, 2027 |
| 5K & Bike Ride | 45 Miles | Oct 9, 2027, 8:00 AM | $50.00 until Sep 18, 2027 | Opens Aug 31, 2027 · Closes Oct 9, 2027 |
| Tour de FireAnt Bike Ride | 30 Miles | Oct 9, 2027, 9:00 AM | $35.00 until Sep 18, 2027 | Opens Aug 31, 2027 · Closes Oct 9, 2027 |
Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.
About FireAnt 5K & Tour de FireAnt Bike Ride
The 44th Annual FireAnt Festival features the FireAnt 5K Race as well as the 33rd Annual TourDeFireAnt Bike Ride!
Tour DeFireAnt 5K and Bike Ride!! official website
October 10, 2026
Day of registration for BOTH EVENTS will be held one block west of the Courthouse behind the Roth Law Firm.
All pre-registered participants are guaranteed a t-shirt and swag bag. Prize drawing following both events.
5K will begin at 8:00 a.m. / Registration 7:00 a.m.
Breakfast tacos will be served to registrants as desired, before or after the race.
There will be one water station on the route.
Tour de FireAnt Bike ride will begin at 9 a.m. / Registration 8:00 a.m.
Choose between 14mi, 38mi, or 100k. Rest stops & port a johns provided.
Free street tacos & beer will be served around 11 am. (Beer served only to athletes over 21, courtesy of beverage sponsor, R&K Distributors)
REGISTRATION FEES
For pre-registered pricing, the entry has to be received by 10/01/26. After that date, regular pricing applies. NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE
5K Only – $20 Pre-registered/$25 Day of event
Bike Ride Only – $35 Pre-registered/$40 Day of event
5K AND Bike Ride Combo – $50 Pre-registered/$60 Day of event
All events will be held regardless of weather unless conditions are deemed hazardous as determined by the City of Marshall Department of Emergency Management.
For more information: Phone: (903)935-7868 Email: info@marshalltexas.com
REGISTRATION TO OPEN 8/26/26
Check out this route on Strava: https://strava.app.link/Tp9Kihm495b — 13.9 mi Marshall Ride Route
Check out this route on Strava: https://strava.app.link/3bympkB495b — 38.2 mi Marshall Ride Route
Check out this route on Strava: https://strava.app.link/g7CbrME495b — 62.5 mi Marshall Ride Route
Description provided by the race organizer via RunSignup.
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