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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Annual Garland Guzzler 0.5K Race | Other | Oct 3, 20267:00 PM | $35 | 398 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:20 AM, and the 9th Annual Garland Guzzler 0.5K Race starts at 7:00 PM. The start sits about 550 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Garland City Square, 520 W State Street, Garland, TX 75040
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results for 9th Annual Garland Guzzler 0.5K Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2023, the fastest tenth finished in 2:44 or better, the top quarter in 4:04, and half the field in 6:17; the last tenth came in after 8:42.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 6:13 | 2:55 |
| 20-29 | 4:59 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 2:53 | 4:54 |
| 40-49 | 2:31 | 2:24 |
| 50-59 | 3:53 | 2:47 |
| 60-69 | 4:51 | 5:26 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2023.
Up 15 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2023, the field went from 151 to 174 finishers, and the median time rose from 4:27 to 6:17.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 174 (+15%) | 6:17 | under 2:44 | 1:30 |
| 2022 | 151 | 4:27 | under 2:02 | 1:03 |
From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 68°F at dawn to 86°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 62°F and hot years reach 90°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 9th Annual Garland Guzzler 0.5K Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Intrinsic Smokehouse and Brewery. 509 W State St, Garland, TX 75040. Thursday, October 1st from 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. Garland Visitor's Center. 501 W State St, Garland, TX 75040. Tuesday, Sept. 29th through Saturday, Oct. 3rd. from: 12p.m…
Course
The all-new Guzzler 0.5K Course is in effect!! Please see Map for details. Everyone is going to line up on Fifth in front of City Hall. First, we will head south all the way down 5th Street, passed Main street to the alley behind Fortunate…
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THE GARLAND GUZZLER 0.5K RACE IS ON THE HORIZON!
Now in its NINTH epic year, the Garland Guzzler 0.5K is rolling into Downtown Garland with a groovy '70s theme. Pull out your bell-bottoms, disco sequins, platform shoes, tie-dye, or your favorite '70s-inspired look because costumes are highly encouraged. Feeling more like a galaxy far, far away? Star Wars-inspired outfits fit right in, too!
After surviving all 500 legendary meters, keep the celebration going with live music from Le Freak, a Disco Roller Derby featuring Assassination City Roller Derby, a '70s Sci-Fi Costume Pre-Party, games, food, and family-friendly activities throughout Downtown Garland.
So, as we like to say around here, "Come for the race. Stay for the party!"