2026 Oct 24 Sat
Registration open Closes Oct 17, 2026
Register Now 5K
Hogeye Hustle 5k -- Glow in the Dark
- Date
- Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Location
- 109 Depot St, Elgin, TX, 78621
Oct 22 Thursday, 2026
Registration open· closes Oct 20, 2026 Register Now Registration links may earn us a small commission at no extra cost to you.
When and where is Hogeye Hustle 5k -- Glow in the Dark?
Hogeye Hustle 5k -- Glow in the Dark is on Thursday, October 22, 2026 in Elgin, Texas. The first event starts at 5:00 PM local time. Distances: 5K. Online registration is open and closes Oct 20, 2026.
Events & distances
| Event | Distance | Start | Entry fee | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hogeye Hustle 5k--Glow in the Dark | 3.1 Miles | Oct 22, 2026, 5:00 PM | — | Opens Sep 29, 2026 · Closes Oct 20, 2026 |
Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.
About Hogeye Hustle 5k -- Glow in the Dark
Hogeye Hustle 5K Glow in the Dark
Kick off Hogeye weekend with the Hogeye Hustle 5K Glow in the Dark, a fun community 5K bringing runners, walkers, families, and friends together to light up Downtown Elgin!
Join us on Thursday, October 22, 2026 for an evening 5K featuring a glow-in-the-dark atmosphere, neon lights, music, and plenty of community spirit. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a first-time 5K participant, or prefer to walk the course, everyone is welcome! Our route is stroller-friendly, so bring the whole family!
Come dressed in your brightest neon, glow-in-the-dark gear, or your favorite Elgin Texas Run Club shirt and get ready to kick off Hogeye weekend in a fun, active way.
This race is all about community, movement, and having fun together while kicking off one of Elgin’s biggest weekends of the year!
Race Details:
Location: Veteran’s Memorial Park (109 Depot St. Elgin, Tx. 78621)
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Registration: $15
Race Bib + Finisher Medal (included with paid registration)
Race Shirts: No race shirts — wear your neon, or glow gear!
Theme: Glow in the Dark
Stroller Friendly: Yes!
Children 12 and under can participate for FREE! (NO Registration Needed)
Free child participation does not include a finisher medal. Medals are reserved for participants who complete a paid registration. Children participating in the race must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or responsible adult.
Event Schedule:
Early Bib Pickup: Wednesday October 21
Time: 5:30PM–7:00 PM
Location: Elgin Recreation Center (361 State Hwy 95, Elgin, TX 78621)
Pick up your race bib early and avoid the race-day rush!
Race Day—Thursday October 22
6:00 PM — Race-day check-in & bib pickup opens
6:00 PM — Music, glow atmosphere & pre-race fun
6:15 PM — Group warm-up & stretching
6:20 PM — Race announcements & final instructions
6:30 PM — Hogeye Hustle 5K START
6:30–8:00 PM — Finishers, medals, music & glow fun
8:30 PM — Event concludes
Come Glow With Us!
Grab your glow gear, bring your family and friends, and come light up Downtown Elgin!
Description provided by the race organizer via RunSignup.
Race data provided by RunSignup and refreshed every morning(last sync Oct 11, 2026). Registration happens on RunSignup; Lone Star Strides may earn a referral commission at no cost to you. Always confirm dates and details on the official race page.
More races near Elgin
Other upcoming running events in this area.
2026 Oct 24 Sat
Austin & Hill Country Kids 5K OCR
CTX Wrestling Presents: Mats to Mud Obstacle 5K + Youth 1 Mile
Registration open Closes Oct 24, 2026
Register Now 2026 Oct 24 Sat
Austin & Hill Country 5K 10K Half Marathon Ultra Ruck
Fields of Gold 50 Miler • 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon & Ruck • 12 Hour • 10K • 5K
Registration open Closes Oct 22, 2026
Register Now 2026 Oct 24 Sat
Registration open Closes Oct 25, 2026
Register Now Blog & Dispatch
Training and gear for race day
News ·
Veterans Day races in Texas 2026: 15 runs and rucks from Nov. 1 to Nov. 14, and where veterans run free
Every Veterans Day run and ruck march in Texas for 2026, from Denton’s free-for-veterans half to Temple’s 6-mile food-drive ruck, with dates, fees, military discounts and where the money goes.
Gear ·
Garmin Forerunner 70 vs. 170: the $50 difference, and which first running watch to buy
Garmin’s Forerunner 70 ($249.99) and 170 ($299.99) share the same screen, coaching and heart-rate sensor. What the extra $50 buys, battery life, and which fits a first race.
News ·
Pink October in Texas: 16 breast cancer awareness runs from Oct. 10 to Oct. 31
Every breast cancer awareness 5K and walk in Texas this October, from Houston and Tyler to McAllen and Laredo, with dates, fees and who the money helps.