FireAnt 5K & Tour de FireAnt Bike Ride 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Marshall, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $25 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K & Bike Ride | Ultra | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $60 | – |
| FireAnt 5K | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $20$25 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Tour de FireAnt Bike Ride | 50K | Oct 10, 20269:00 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $25 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K & Bike Ride: $60 until Oct 10.
- FireAnt 5K: $20 until Oct 1, then $25 until Oct 10.
- Tour de FireAnt Bike Ride: $40 until Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 67 percent below a typical 50K in Texas, which costs $119.99 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 50K in Texas runs 7:05:30, about 13:42 a mile, based on 8 races with published results. Women typically finish in 7:41:01 and men in 7:01:34.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:16 AM, and the 5K & Bike Ride starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 400 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
100 E Austin St, Marshall, TX 75670
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 62°F at dawn to 84°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 55°F and hot years reach 89°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.
Race details
- Where
- 100 E Austin St, Marshall, TX 75670Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 400 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, 50K, Ultra
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is FireAnt 5K & Tour de FireAnt Bike Ride?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $25 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $40, entry is about 67 percent below a typical 50K in Texas, which costs $119.99 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 50K, Ultra.
- Where does it start?
- 100 E Austin St, Marshall, TX 75670.
From the organizers
The 44th Annual FireAnt Festival features the FireAnt 5K Race as well as the 33rd Annual TourDeFireAnt Bike Ride!
Tour DeFireAnt 5K and Bike Ride!! official website
October 10, 2026
Day of registration for BOTH EVENTS will be held one block west of the Courthouse behind the Roth Law Firm.
All pre-registered participants are guaranteed a t-shirt and swag bag. Prize drawing following both events.
5K will begin at 8:00 a.m. / Registration 7:00 a.m.
Breakfast tacos will be served to registrants as desired, before or after the race.
There will be one water station on the route.
Tour de FireAnt Bike ride will begin at 9 a.m. / Registration 8:00 a.m.