5K 10K

Velvet Hammer 5K & 10K

Date: Saturday, April 24, 2027
Location: 1301 Pace Street, Dallas, TX, 75201

APR 24 Saturday, 2027

Registration open· closes Apr 24, 2027 Register on RunSignup

Events & distances

Event	Distance	Start	Entry fee	Registration
Velvet Hammer 10K	10K	Apr 24, 2027, 12:00 PM	$60.00until Oct 1, 2026	Opens Aug 19, 2026 · Closes Apr 24, 2027
Velvet Hammer 5K	5K	Apr 24, 2027, 12:00 PM	$50.00until Oct 1, 2026	Opens Aug 19, 2026 · Closes Apr 23, 2027
Velvet Hammer Party Pass	—	Apr 24, 2027, 12:00 PM	$45.00until Apr 24, 2027	Opens Aug 19, 2026 · Closes Apr 24, 2027

Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.

About Velvet Hammer 5K & 10K

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE FOR THE RACE. THIS IS ONLY THE REGISTRATION PAGE! FOR COMPLETE RACE DETAILS VISIT WWW.VELVETHAMMER5K.COM!

HAMMER DOWN!

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM we are dropping the HAMMER! Registration includes a gender specific, dry fit style race shirt, finisher medal, the second in a three-year series, leading up to our 10th anniversary, finisher glass and three draft brews from Peticolas Brewery! Food trucks will be on hand selling food, the band will be on stage and you will be running or walking and enjoying a great day at the 9th annual Velvet Hammer 5K!

Don't want to run, but just want to join the party? We got that covered too with the new PARTY PASS which includes the race shirt, glass and three draft brews!

We are also excited to announce our Run Club Challenge! Yep, we are calling all running clubs in DFW to compete for a happy hour at Peticolas! We will be awarding the fastest and the largest running clubs in the race!

Race Day Schedule

7:00 AM - Event opens
8:00 AM - Velvet Hammer 5K/10K Start (don't be late, the start line is only open until 8:05 AM)
9:00 AM - Treble Hook hits the stage
10:00 AM - Awards
11:00 AM - Last call
11:30 AM - Event ends

Please note, THERE IS NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP! You can have your race packet mailed to you for $25 but you must be registered and have purchased the mail option by Saturday, April 10th. No exceptions!

Here is the complete packet pick up schedule:

• Saturday, April 11, 2026, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Peticolas Brewing Company, 1305 Pace Street, Dallas, TX 75201 (following the April social run)
• Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the On Your Left! Marketing & Events offices, 10606 Shady Trail, Suite 104, Dallas, TX 75220
• Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at TBA
• Thursday, April 23, 2026, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at TBA
• Friday, April 24, 2026, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Peticolas Brewing Company, 1305 Pace Street, Dallas, TX 75201

Get all the details at www.velvethammer5k.com.

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