
Pioneer Pace 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- Saturday, April 3, 2027
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When and where is Pioneer Pace 5K Run/Walk?
Pioneer Pace 5K Run/Walk is on Saturday, April 3, 2027 in Denton, Texas. The first event starts at 8:30 AM local time. Distances: 5K and walk. Current entry fees run $10 to $20 on RunSignup, before processing fees. Online registration is open and closes Apr 2, 2027.
Events & distances
| Event | Distance | Start | Entry fee | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Apr 3, 2027, 8:30 AM | $15.00 until Feb 28, 2027 | Opens Nov 1, 2026 · Closes Apr 2, 2027 |
| Male 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Apr 3, 2027, 8:30 AM | $20.00 until Feb 28, 2027 | Opens Nov 1, 2026 · Closes Apr 2, 2027 |
| Female 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Apr 3, 2027, 8:30 AM | $20.00 until Feb 28, 2027 | Opens Nov 1, 2026 · Closes Apr 2, 2027 |
| Pet 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Apr 3, 2027, 8:30 AM | $10.00 until Mar 31, 2027 | Opens Nov 1, 2026 · Closes Apr 1, 2027 |
Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.
About Pioneer Pace 5K Run/Walk
Together to reduce local hunger and food insecurity!
The Food & Nutrition Network is proud to present the 32nd annual, Pioneer Pace 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, April 3rd, 2027 at 8:30 am. All proceeds will support the Tarrant Area Food Bank which serves over 146,000 households every year, and the North Texas Food Bank which provides over 70 million meals every year to local hungry and food insecure people.
The race takes place around the beautiful TWU campus. It starts and finishes at the Old Main Circle.
Winning Categories Awarded Trophy for 1st place, 2nd & 3rd place receive medals!
Top 3: Under 18 (5k)
Top 3: Male (Ages 18+, 5k)
Top 3: Female (Ages 18+, 5k)
Please plan to arrive by 7:30 am to pick up your race day runner bag and/or register if you didn’t do so before. Before the race you may want to check out our sponsors, stretch, socialize, and take pictures. Race announcements and dynamic warm-up will start by 8:15 am, so everyone is ready to start the 5k or 2-mile run, fun run/walk by 8:30 am. Stay tuned after for winners and more!
Race schedule:
7:15 am - 8:00 am _______ Runner bag pick up & Race day registration
8:00 - 8:15 am __________Race Announcements
8:15 - 8:30 am __________Dynamic warm-up
8:30 am __________Race will officially begin
9:45 - 10:30 am__________Results Announcements, Giveaways, and Awards Ceremony
Description provided by the race organizer via RunSignup.
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