Together We Run 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 8:45 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Longview, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $20
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fun Run | Kids | Oct 17, 20268:45 AM | $20 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | $65 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Fun Run: $20 until Oct 17.
- 5K: $65 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $65, entry is about 86 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 Longview runs 38:14, about 12:18 a mile, based on 9 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:58 and men in 32:04.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:23 AM, and the Fun Run starts at 8:45 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
Heritage Plaza, Longview, TX 75601
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 61°F at dawn to 84°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 48°F and hot years reach 88°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
- Heritage Plaza, Longview, TX 75601Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 400 feet
- Included with entry
- Race T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Together We Run 5K?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 8:45 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $65, entry is about 86 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, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- Heritage Plaza, Longview, TX 75601.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Strava; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Join us on October 17th for the Together We Run 5K & Fun Run, presented by Racquet & Jog, Chick-fil-a, and Woolley G’s. This community-driven event brings runners, families, and local businesses together for a meaningful cause—supporting the Martin House Child Advocacy Center and their mission to provide hope, healing, and justice for children in our community.
All 5K registrants will receive a race tee, custom bib, and custom medal. Must be registered by 8/31 to guarantee a tee.
All fun run registrants will receive a custom Chick-fil-a Cow.