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25th Annual Leatherneck Run 2026

Date
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Start time
8:00 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $20 · goes up to $35 on Oct 19, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
1 Mile Fun Run/WalkKidsNov 7, 20268:00 AM$20–
5K Run5KNov 7, 20268:00 AM$30$35 after Oct 19, 2026–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Oct 19, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: $20 until Nov 7.
  • 5K Run: $30 until Oct 19, then $35 until Nov 7, then $40 until Nov 7.

Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Woodway runs 31:25, about 10:07 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:28 and men in 28:38.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:49 AM, and the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 480 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

101 Ritchie Road, Woodway, TX 76712

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

83
finishers
31:15
median (10:04 /mi)
17:29
winning time
54% / 46%
women / men
median 31:1517:4956:29
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results (Waco Striders Running Club) for 25th Annual Leatherneck Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at 25th Annual Leatherneck Run?

In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 22:55 or better, the top quarter in 26:46, and half the field in 31:15; the last tenth came in after 44:10.

Third place by age group, 2025 5K Run
AgeWomenMen
Under 2027:0724:27
20-2928:4224:54
30-3930:33n/a
40-4930:5825:13
50-5939:07n/a
60-6929:32n/a

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.

Finishers by year

Down 28 percent since 2021.

All events combined, from official results.

25th Annual Leatherneck Run 5K year by year

From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 115 to 83 finishers, and the median time dropped from 36:09 to 31:15.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
202583 (-1%)31:15under 22:5517:29
202484 (-8%)31:30under 24:4316:30
202391 (-25%)32:36under 24:2817:38
2022122 (+6%)31:57under 22:2816:27
202111536:09under 21:5518:16

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

Faster than most Texas 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:46, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 11 percent faster.

Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.

Typical race-day weather

Around November 7 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 82°F.

Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of 25th Annual Leatherneck Run cover on their registration page, in brief.

Shirt and medal

Our Sponsors

Platinum. Chevrolet of West. Czech Stop. Volkswagen of Waco. Gold. Allen Samuels. Bird Kultgen. B3. Gregg May Honda. Neel Fire. Richard Karr Mtrs. Ralph Getman. Silver. Big Boys Towing. Cen Tex Roofing. Franklin Ave Furniture Outlet. Jeff…

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Race details

Where
101 Ritchie Road, Woodway, TX 76712Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 480 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, Kids
Editions
2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 1, 2025), 2024 (Nov 2, 2024), 2023 (Nov 4, 2023), 2022 (Nov 5, 2022), 2021 (Nov 6, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is 25th Annual Leatherneck Run?
Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 19, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Texas?
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
5K, Kids.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 83 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 31:15 and the winner ran 17:29.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:46, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 11 percent faster.
Where does it start?
101 Ritchie Road, Woodway, TX 76712.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

25th Annual Leatherneck 5K Run

Location:

The Leatherneck Run will be held at the First Woodway Baptist Church at 101 Ritchie Road, Woodway, TX.

Early Packet Pick Up

Place: Putters Waco, 320 S. 2nd St., Waco, TX

Date: Friday, Nov. 6, 2026

Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Race Day Schedule:

07:00 Packet Pick Up

07:45 Opening Ceremony

08:00 Run Starts

The Course:

Race begins at the main entrance to the First Woodway Baptist Church. The route will wind through the neighborhood streets next to the church.

Parking:

Parking is available on the West side of the main entrance to the First Woodway Baptist Church.

Awards:

Everyone will receive a Finisher Medal. Age Group Awards will be presented this year.

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