15KRelay10K5K

Big Texas Run 2026

Date
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Start time
8:00 AM start (Chicago)
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Registration details are on the race's own site.

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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
10K10KOct 17, 20268:00 AMSee registration–
15K15KOct 17, 20268:00 AMSee registration–
15K RelayRelayOct 17, 20268:00 AMSee registration–
5K5KOct 17, 20268:00 AMSee registration–

Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.

Race day planning

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:32 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM.

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

Start location and course

Texas Live!, 1650 E Randol Mill Rd, in the Arlington entertainment district, Arlington, TX 76011

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Race guide

What runners should know about Big Texas Run, in brief, from the official race website.

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet pickup

Pick up at Mountain Sports in Pantego on October 15 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.), at Fort Worth Running Company on South Hulen St on October 16 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), or at Texas Live! on race morning from 6:00 to 7:55 a.m.

Schedule and packet pickup

Race morning

All distances start in waves at 8:00 a.m. The post race party begins around 8:15, awards follow at 9:15 with a fan gear costume contest at 9:30, and the course closes at 11:00 a.m.

Parking and travel

Getting there

Traffic and parking are tight around the stadiums, so organizers suggest a rideshare or a drop off and an early arrival. A parking and rideshare map is posted on the race page.

Shirt and medal

What finishers get

Entry includes a short sleeve tech shirt, a custom bib and a finisher medal, plus free beer for adults at the Texas Live! party, snacks, a DJ and a vendor village.

Awards

Awards

Medals go to the top three men and women overall, the top male and female masters runners, and the top three in each five year age group. Winners must be at the ceremony; awards are not mailed.

Rules and FAQ

Refunds and transfers

Run Project entries are non refundable, but you can hand your spot to another runner or move it to another Run Project race through your Race Roster account before the posted deadline.

Full details on the official race website

Facts on this page come from the race's official website (runproject.org/big-texas-run, runproject.org/events, runproject.org/faqs), checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.

Race details

Where
Texas Live!, 1650 E Randol Mill Rd, in the Arlington entertainment district, Arlington, TX 76011Map
Course
Road
Distances
15K, Relay, 10K, 5K
Editions
2025 (Oct 18, 2025)

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Quick answers

When is Big Texas Run?
Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
See the registration page for current pricing.
What distances can I run?
15K, Relay, 10K, 5K.
Where does it start?
Texas Live!, 1650 E Randol Mill Rd, in the Arlington entertainment district, Arlington, TX 76011.

About the race

A Run Project road race in Arlington's entertainment district with a 15K, a 15K relay, a 10K and a 5K. Courses pass AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field, and the finish leads into an after party at Texas Live!.