Miles for Meals 5K Run benefiting Meals on Wheels of Eastland 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 7:45 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Eastland, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $10
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Fun Run | Kids | Oct 3, 20267:45 AM | $10 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 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
- Kids Fun Run: $10 until Oct 3.
- 5K: $30 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 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 7:29 AM, and the Kids Fun Run starts at 7:45 AM. The start sits about 1,470 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Siebert Elementary School, Eastland, TX 76448
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Aggregated from official results for Miles for Meals 5K Run benefiting Meals on Wheels of Eastland. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Miles for Meals 5K Run benefiting Meals on Wheels of Eastland?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:30 or better, the top quarter in 28:46, and half the field in 33:14; the last tenth came in after 52:26.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 23:32 |
| 30-39 | 35:58 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 29:53 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 50:54 | n/a |
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 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 58 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Miles for Meals 5K Run benefiting Meals on Wheels of Eastland 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 36 to 57 finishers, and the median time dropped from 38:56 to 33:14.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57 (-12%) | 33:14 | under 23:30 | 20:19 |
| 2024 | 65 (+27%) | 35:41 | under 24:26 | 22:11 |
| 2023 | 51 (+9%) | 37:04 | under 26:17 | 19:32 |
| 2022 | 47 (+31%) | 37:39 | under 23:14 | 20:17 |
| 2021 | 36 | 38:56 | under 28:39 | 27:09 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:46, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 65°F at dawn to 88°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 60°F and hot years reach 92°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
- Siebert Elementary School, Eastland, TX 76448Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,470 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023), 2022 (Oct 1, 2022), 2021 (Oct 2, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Miles for Meals 5K Run benefiting Meals on Wheels of Eastland?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 7:45 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 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.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 57 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 33:14 and the winner ran 20:19.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:46, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Siebert Elementary School, Eastland, TX 76448.
From the organizers
Formerly Old Rip 5K
Entry Fees:
5K - $25 before 9/01/26
$30 after 9/01/26
Teams of 5 or more - $20 per person (by 9/1/2026)
Kids’ Run - $10
ONLY early registrations by 9/01/26 will receive a t-shirt.
The Old Rip 5K and Kids’ Fun Run/Walk is part of the Eastland Chamber of Commerce “Ripfest – 2026," a festival celebrating the city’s famous horned toad. This race will benefit the Eastland Meals on Wheels.