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Race details 1 Mile 5K Fun Run
Waco Run Tour - Battle of the Badges
- Date
- Saturday, January 30, 2027
- Location
- Waco Fire Station 1, Waco, TX, 76706
Jan 30 Saturday, 2027
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When and where is Waco Run Tour - Battle of the Badges?
Waco Run Tour - Battle of the Badges is on Saturday, January 30, 2027 in Waco, Texas. The first event starts at 7:30 AM local time. Distances: 1 Mile, 5K and fun run. Current entry fees run $20 to $30 on RunSignup, before processing fees. Online registration is open and closes Jan 30, 2027.
Events & distances
| Event | Distance | Start | Entry fee | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Fun Run | 1 Miles | Jan 30, 2027, 7:30 AM | $20.00 until Jan 30, 2027 | Opens May 19, 2026 · Closes Jan 30, 2027 |
| 5K | 5K | Jan 30, 2027, 8:00 AM | $30.00 until Jan 29, 2027 | Opens May 19, 2026 · Closes Jan 30, 2027 |
Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.
About Waco Run Tour - Battle of the Badges
*ONLY 2 RACES FOR THE 2027 WACO RUN TOUR ARE CURRENTLY ACTIVE. IF YOU ARE WANTING THE BUNDLE DISCOUNT TO APPLY TO ALL 4 RACES, PLEASE WAIT UNTIL THE OTHER RACES ARE RENEWED (after the 2026 races are complete).*
Lace-up your running (or walking) shoes for the third annual Battle of the Badges Half Marathon & 5K, on Saturday, January 31st. This family-friendly event features a fun competition between the Waco Fire and Police Departments. Choose which team you will support when you register and let the battle begin! The race kicks off at 8am at Waco Fire Station 1. This year race proceeds will be benefit 100 Club Heart of Texas!
This race is race #1 of the WACO RUN TOUR and designed to be fun for walkers and runners of all levels.
All participants of the 5K will receive a dri-fit t-shirt (if signed up before 1/18), and medal #1 of the WACO RUN TOUR.
1 milers will receive medal #1 of the WACO RUN TOUR.
Race day schedule:
8:30am: 1 Mile Fun Run
9:00am: 5K
9:45am: 5K awards
Early Packet pickup:
Friday January 30th 4PM-6PM
Waco Fire Station 1 - 100 Peach Street Waco, TX 76706
Weather/Refund Policy:
This is a rain or shine event. In the event of severe weather, all participants will be transferred to a virtual 5K option with the ability to run and submit your own time.
No refunds will be given for any reason. In the event that you are unable to attend, your registration payment will be contributed to 100 Club Heart of Texas.
Description provided by the race organizer via RunSignup.
Race data provided by RunSignup and refreshed every morning(last sync Nov 3, 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.
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