Run with Purpose 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Sulphur Springs, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $40
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Run with Purpose | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $40 until Sep 30.
Online registration closes Sep 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 14 percent above 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 7:16 AM, and the Run with Purpose starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 460 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
612 Lincoln Dr, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
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 3 the day usually runs from 64°F at dawn to 86°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
- 612 Lincoln Dr, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 460 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Run with Purpose?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Sep 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $40, entry is about 14 percent above 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?
- 612 Lincoln Dr, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.
From the organizers
THE STORY BEHIND THE RUN
The “Run with Purpose 5K” was created in loving memory of a remarkable man whose life was rooted in family, movement, and purpose.
My father, Marcos Rocha, was an active man throughout his life. He played soccer for many years and continued running well into his 40s, often running laps and tackling the hills at Coleman Lake.
After his sudden passing, I found myself questioning many things and struggling to learn how to live without him. Grief can be overwhelming, but through the struggle, I knew I couldn't let it consume me.
So, I remembered my father.
If he could, why couldn’t I?
So I ran.
I ran to remember his strength.