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Texas Distance Festival
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- Friday, March 19, 2027– Saturday, March 20, 2027
Mar 19 Friday, 2027
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When and where is Texas Distance Festival?
Texas Distance Festival is on Friday, March 19, 2027 through Saturday, March 20, 2027 in Southlake, Texas. The first event starts at 8:00 AM local time. Distances: Short and 5K. The current entry fee is $20 on RunSignup, before processing fees. Online registration is closed right now.
Events & distances
| Event | Distance | Start | Entry fee | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys 3200m Run | — | Mar 19, 2027, 8:00 AM | $20.00 until Mar 15, 2027 | Opens Dec 14, 2026 · Closes Mar 16, 2027 |
| Girls 3200m Run | — | Mar 19, 2027, 8:00 AM | $20.00 until Mar 15, 2027 | Opens Dec 14, 2026 · Closes Mar 16, 2027 |
| Boy's 800m Run | Short | Mar 19, 2027, 1:00 PM | $20.00 until Mar 15, 2027 | Opens Dec 14, 2026 · Closes Mar 16, 2027 |
| Girls 800m Run | Short | Mar 19, 2027, 1:00 PM | $20.00 until Mar 15, 2027 | Opens Dec 14, 2026 · Closes Mar 16, 2027 |
| Boys 1600m Run | — | Mar 20, 2027, 1:00 PM | $20.00 until Mar 15, 2027 | Opens Dec 14, 2026 · Closes Mar 16, 2027 |
| Boys 5K Run | 5K | Mar 20, 2027, 1:00 PM | $20.00 until Mar 15, 2027 | Opens Dec 14, 2026 · Closes Mar 16, 2027 |
| Girls 1600m Run | — | Mar 20, 2027, 1:00 PM | $20.00 until Mar 15, 2027 | Opens Dec 14, 2026 · Closes Mar 16, 2027 |
| Girls 5K run | 5K | Mar 20, 2027, 1:00 PM | $20.00 until Mar 15, 2027 | Opens Dec 14, 2026 · Closes Mar 16, 2027 |
Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.
About Texas Distance Festival
The Texas Distance Festival is now a two-day meet, with events split by distance:
Friday (March 20): ALL 800m & ALL 3200m races
Saturday (March 21): ALL 1600m & ALL 5K races
Athletes may compete in multiple events across both days. All race sections will be run from slowest to fastest, with elite races closing each night. This new format gives runners the opportunity to double up and chase PRs over two days of racing.
Please review the updated schedule when planning entries and travel. This is an open/unattached event; athletes may not represent their schools.
Schedule:
Friday evening: 800-meter and 3200-meter races
Saturday evening: 1600-meter and 5K races
Description provided by the race organizer via RunSignup.
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