Just a Little 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Leakey, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Just a Little 5K | 5K | Oct 10, 202610:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Oct 11.
Online registration closes Oct 11, 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 Texas runs 37:03, about 11:56 a mile, based on 952 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:07 and men in 32:44.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:36 AM, and the Just a Little 5K starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 2,230 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
126 Mountain St, Leakey, TX 78873
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 63°F at dawn to 84°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 58°F and hot years reach 91°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
- 126 Mountain St, Leakey, TX 78873Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 2,230 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Just a Little 5K?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 11, 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 126 Mountain St, Leakey, TX 78873.
From the organizers
Second annual 5K for dwarfism awareness located at the Bushong Mountain Park. Proceeds go toward making public spaces accessible and raising awareness for dwarfism.
Participants can run or walk.
The trail is not handicap accessible and not wide enough for double strollers for the entire race.
Run/walk at own pace, turn around if you need to! We will also have a cheerleader section - you can register for this race and not run.
Registered race participants will receive a t-shirt and some other swag!
T-shirts will be sold at the event separately as well
Participants under 12 years of age do not need to register; however, only registered participants will be eligible for race placements & prizes!