5 miles Community Sidewalk Run/Walk

New Date: July 11, 2026

July 11, 2026 | Little Elm Park | 6:45AM Fun Run | 7:00AM 10K | 7:20AM 5K

*NEW LOCATION!

Sweet Miles & Watermelon Smiles!

Get ready to make sweet summer memories at our Melon Dash 10K, 5K & Fun Run at Little Elm Park in Little Elm, TX! With brand-new courses for the 10K and 5K and lots of easy parking, this race is the perfect family-friendly summer outing.

After crossing the finish line, the fun keeps going! This year conquer Watermelon Eating Contest, plus there will be awards, prizes, sponsor booths full of goodies, and ice-cold beer. And of course, there will be plenty of juicy, refreshing watermelon for everyone.

We can’t wait to see you and the whole family out there enjoying the sweetest race in Texas.

THE SWAG

REGISTRATION INCLUDES

• Short Sleeve Tech Shirt

• Custom Finisher Medal

• Race Bib

• Beer Garden (Must be over 21)

• After Party with Music by DJ Larry

• FREE Ice-Cold Watermelon

• FREE Parking

• Bag Check

VIP EXPERIENCE

Skip the stress and upgrade your race day . The Melon Dash VIP Experience includes premium parking close to the action, and a refreshing 16oz Margarita provided by Ted E’s to kick off your summer race vibes right — all for just $30. Sale closes 07.08.26 or at sellout.

VIRTUAL REGISTRATION INCLUDES

• Short Sleeve, Tech Shirt

• Custom Finisher Medal

• Customizable Bib

• Flexibility to run anywhere on your own time!

DISCOUNTS & PERKS

• VIP Parking Available for Purchase

• Youth discounts of $5 for 8 and under

• Senior discounts of $5 for 65 and over

• Groups of 4+ or more in the same transaction will get $5 off each registration

**$5 group discounts do not apply to Fun Run or Virtual Runs

***Discounts will be automatically applied at the end of your transaction.

NEW COURSE MAPS

INTERACTIVE 10K MAP

INTERACTIVE 5K MAP

• USATF Certification COMING SOON!

PACKET PICK UP DATES

Friday, July 10, 2026 - 10 AM - 3 PM

Dallas Running Company - 7200 Bishop Rd D-12, Plano, TX 75024

Saturday, July 11, 2026 - 5:30 AM - 6:45 AM

Race Day - Little Elm Park - 136 Lighthouse Beach Dr, Little Elm, TX 75068

TEAMS & CORPORATE GROUPS

We see you showing up strong at our races—decked out in matching shirts, cheering each other on, and crossing that finish line together. Now, let’s hook your crew up with the perks, recognition, and spotlight you deserve! When you register as a team or group, you’ll unlock exclusive benefits. Whether you’re a corporate crew, a running club, or just a pack of friends who love to race together, we’re here to celebrate your team pride every step of the way.

GOT QUESTIONS?

Check out the website for more information.

Trouble getting registered? Please call Race Roster at 855-969-5515 and they will help!

Join us for a beautiful evening stroll at our MOONLIGHT MOTION event! Run or walk our 5K or 1M distances and earn your very own FINISHER MEDAL! Run fast enough and earn an ADDITIONAL MEDAL!

Registration Includes:

• Event-themed participation t-shirt REGISTER BY 07/04 TO GAURANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE

• Finisher Medal Cube (5K | 1M ONLY)

• Eligibility for Age Group Awards (5K ONLY)

Age groups will be awarded 4 deep in the following divisions: M/F 0-4, M/F 5-9, M/F 10-14, M/F 15-19, M/F 20-24, M/F 25-29, M/F 30-34, M/F 35-39, M/F 40-44, M/F 45-49, M/F 50-54, M/F 55-59, M/F 60-64, M/F 65-69, M/F 70-74, M/F 75-79, M/F 80+. Our OVERALL MALE, OVERALL FEMALE, MALE MASTERS (40+), FEMALE MASTERS (40+), MALE GRAND MASTERS (60+), & FEMALE GRAND MASTERS (60+) will receive OVERALL MEDALS!

AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIPUTED AT THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.

This race consists of the following: Individual, Team Competition, 3 Person Relay and a 5K.

Individual Competition: Sign up to participate as an individual. We will have age groups in 5 year increments.

The Sprint Triathlon Team option is included for the 12th year. The team competition will consist of three divisions – male, female, and coed. This is NOT a relay, each team member will do all three components of the Sprint Tri. The overall race times of the three team members will be added together to determine a final team time. The team with the lowest total time in their division will win team trophies. Racers that participate on a team are still eligible for overall and age group awards.

The Sprint Triathlon 3 Person Relay competition will consist of three divisions – male, female, and coed. Each Relay member will complete one component of the Sprint Tri. The three times will be added together to determine a final time. The Relay with the lowest combined time in their division will win the relay competition.

The 5K is open to both runners and walkers and will start at 7:15 a.m. Overall and age group awards will also be given out for the 5K.

Race time for the individual, Team and 3 Person Relay will start at 6:45 a.m. Transitions open at 5:45 a.m. and close at 6:45 a.m.

Dallas Athletes Racing will produce the 2025 Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon & 5K. Multi sport enthusiasts in the North Texas area will recognize Dallas Athletes Racing as the company responsible for highly regarded local events such as the St. Patrick's Day, Caveman, TexasMan, Disco, and Monster triathlons.

The Sprint Triathlon event distances are:

Pool Swim - 200 yards

Bike - 16.3 miles

Run - 3.1 miles

The 5k only event distance is 3.1 miles.

Over 4,000 athletes have participated in the first 16 editions of the Pioneer Power Sprint. Profits from the 2025 Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon & 5K will benefit the TWU soccer team.

Competitors in the 2025 Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon & 5K will receive a tech shirt and finisher's medal.

The post-race party will feature free food and drink (including the world-famous Dallas Athletes Racing pancakes), awards, giveaways, and vendor booths.

We invite all interested runners—elementary, middle school, and high school—to participate in the Southlake 1600, scheduled for Saturday, August 9, 2025. The event will take place on the track in the morning and will feature Fully Automatic Timing (F.A.T.).

Please note that this is a non-UIL event. All participants must compete unattached and may not wear school uniforms. A sample schedule from last year’s event is provided below for reference.

We guarantee the first 350 runners a race t-shirt. Thank you for running with us, we look forward to a great day!

Military Heroes Run is celebrating our 15th Annual Run. We raise much needed funds to support America's fighting service veterans who have suffered injuries while defending the freedoms which we all enjoy. We have raised and donated over $2.8 million in our 14 years of hosting this event. Thank you to all who have ran with us, volunteered with us and for our amazing sponsors. We are looking forward to another great year!

August 15, 2026

LOCATION FOR 2026

We are running in the Town of Westlake. Our event location is in the Solana Plaza and we will be running on the trail/path.

Event Location:

1301 Solana Blvd.

Westlake, Texas 76262

Parking: We will use a parking structure (garage B) and the south side of Garage B.

There is NO parking at the event site, you need to park in the designated lot and walk across the street.

1400 Solana Blvd.

Westlake, Texas 76262

The Terrace Campus

The 5k course is not certified and is closer to 3.4 miles.

The 5k course is a loop with some shade. The 10k course will follow the 5k until the 1 mile then branch off along the trail a different direction out and back, joining back with the 5k course. The 10k is hilly with some shade.

Chip-Timed Event

The 5k & 10k will be electronically timed by DoMore Race Services. All participants will be given a bib with a disposable chip attached.

Fun Run participants are not chip timed.

Finisher Medals for All

Age Group Awards for each Distance - 5k and 10k

Overall M/F finishers, Master M/F finishers, and three deep for the 5 and 10K in the following age group categories for M/F:

14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-80, 80+

(Master age is 40 and over)

Packet Pickup

Bear Creek Running Co.

121 Rufe Snow Dr. #103

Keller, TX 76248

Thursday 8/13 - 12-6

Friday 8/14 - 10-6

Event Day Schedule

6:00 - 6:45 am Registration

6:00 - 6:45 am Packet Pick Up

7:00 am Start Time

Interested in Sponsorship or Volunteering email: [email protected]