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Date:
Sat, May 23, 2026 at 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Location:
2300 W Ennis Ave
Ennis, Texas
75119
United States
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1 Miles 10k 5k Fun Run Run Walk

Welcome to the 26th Annual Polkafest Run-Walk/5K/10K/1Mi!

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Presented by the Rotary Club of Ennis.

Parking Location:

The Avenue Church

2300 W Ennis Ave Ennis TX 75119

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Race Start in Ennis, TX in front of the Ennis Pointe Senior Living Community

Last Minute Registration: 5:45 a.m. to 6:45 am

10K Race: 7:00 a.m.

5K Race: 7:10 a.m

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: 7:20 a.m.

Awards: Approximately 8:30 a.m.

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