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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Fun Run | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:30 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Texas ($35).
A typical finisher at a 5K in Texas runs 37:03, about 11:56 a mile, based on 952 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:07 and men in 32:44.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:22 AM, and the 5K Fun Run starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 30 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
500 W 13th St, Deer Park, TX 77536
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 64°F at dawn to 83°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 55°F and hot years reach 87°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of 2026 Back the Blue 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pickup will be located at the Jimmy Burke Activity Center (500 W 13th St. Deer Park, TX 77536) on the following dates and times: Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 3pm to 7pm. Friday, October 16, 2026 from 3pm to 7pm. Race Day…
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Join the Deer Park and La Porte, Texas communities for the 6th annual 5K. Whether you're running, walking, or crawling, come start the day with this 5k before heading inside for the main Back the Blue BBQ & Festival! We are so excited for this year being held at the NEW Jimmy Burke Activity Center. This annual event aims to bring together local officers with their community, and provide support for the men & women in blue.
You do not have to be law enforcement to participate! (current law enforcement officer's: please email us ahead of time for your discount code).
Last day to register and receive a race t-shirt: September 28th.