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9th Annual Garland Guzzler 0.5K Run 2026

Date
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start time
7:00 PM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $35
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
9th Annual Garland Guzzler 0.5K RaceOtherOct 3, 20267:00 PM$35398

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

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • $35 until Oct 3.

Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

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.

Start location and course

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.

174
finishers
6:17
median (20:13 /mi)
1:30
winning time
56% / 44%
women / men
median 6:171:4616:13
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results for 9th Annual Garland Guzzler 0.5K Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at 9th Annual Garland Guzzler 0.5K Run?

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.

Third place by age group, 2023 6th Annual Garland Guzzler 0.5K Race
AgeWomenMen
Under 206:132:55
20-294:59n/a
30-392:534:54
40-492:312:24
50-593:532:47
60-694:515:26

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 2023.

Finishers by year

Up 15 percent since 2022.

All events combined, from official results.

9th Annual Garland Guzzler 0.5K Run Other year by year

From 2022 to 2023, the field went from 151 to 174 finishers, and the median time rose from 4:27 to 6:17.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2023174 (+15%)6:17under 2:441:30
20221514:27under 2:021:03

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

Typical race-day weather

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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of 9th Annual Garland Guzzler 0.5K Run cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Race 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

Race Course Map

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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Race details

Where
Garland City Square, 520 W State Street, Garland, TX 75040Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 550 feet
Results posted by the race
Race Results
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Distances
Other
Editions
2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Sep 21, 2025), 2024 (Sep 21, 2024), 2023 (Sep 23, 2023), 2022 (Sep 24, 2022), 2021 (Sep 25, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is 9th Annual Garland Guzzler 0.5K Run?
Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
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.
What distances can I run?
Other.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2023, 174 runners finished the 6th Annual Garland Guzzler 0.5K Race; the median finish was 6:17 and the winner ran 1:30.
Where does it start?
Garland City Square, 520 W State Street, Garland, TX 75040.

From the organizers

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!"

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