Texas Independence Day 5K 2027

Location: Confirmed Webb Community Park

Grab your buns and get ready — it’s time to ketchup with your friends at The Wiener Run!

Join us this May for a hilarious, high-energy, springtime celebration of running, picnics, and pups — complete with a free hot dog and beverage at the finish line! 🐾🌸

This isn’t just a run — it’s a full-on BBQ bash with a side of community love. We’re proud to partner with a local wiener dog rescue group, to help fund their rescue operations. We’ll also be collecting dog food, toys, and treats for our four-legged friends — so bring a bag and show some puppy love!

🎉 Event Highlights

Join the fun and energy you’ve come to expect from a Bigfoot Running Company event:

🏅 Awesome finisher medals & super soft tees

💥Live DJ + name announcements at the finish line

🏆Bigfoot Trophy awards for top finishers

🌭 Free hot dog & beverage for every runner

🐾Dog rescue donations + adoptable pups on-site!

💧Aid stations throughout the course

🎶Live awards celebration — complete with BBQ vibes

👣You might even spot Bigfoot grilling in the background!

Our team’s #1 goal: to make your race fun, safe, and unforgettable.

🏃🏻‍♀️Race Distances

🐶Kids Dash – “The Tiny Wienie Run” (10 & Under)

A fun, 20-yard dash for our littlest runners!

Includes a race tee, a finisher medal, and an exclusive “Tiny Wienie” pin.

📸Our crew captures every adorable moment!

Not timed — just pure fun and laughter.

🌭1 Mile – “The Little Wiener Run”

Perfect for all ages and experience levels!

Includes a race tee, finisher medal, and plenty of cheers.

Not chip-timed.

🌭5K (3.11 miles) – “The Short Wiener Run”

Chip-timed with awards, music, and post-race celebration!

🏆1st Overall M/F – Bigfoot Trophy

🎖️1st Masters (40+) – Special recognition pin

🥇Standard age group awards

🌭10K (6.22 miles) – “The Long Wiener Run”

Double the distance, double the glory!

🏆 1st Overall M/F – Bigfoot Trophy

🎖️ 1st Masters (40+) – Recognition pin

🥇Standard age group awards

Age Group Awards (5K & 10K)

🏆1st Overall M/F – Bigfoot Trophy

🎖️1st Masters (40+) – Recognition Pin

Age Groups:

👦🏻10 & under, 11–14, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70+

🥇Gold – 1st | 🥈Silver – 2nd | 🥉 Bronze – 3rd

💲Special Pricing & Perks

🐾Youth Pricing: 12 & under run the 5K or 10K for only $15!

🌭Referral Bonus: Get a $20 refund when 5 friends sign up using your referral link!

👯 Group Discounts: The more the merrier — automatic refunds as your group grows!

🕧 Event Schedule

6:30–7:45 AM – Packet Pickup

7:55 AM – Kids Dash (meet at start line)

8:00 AM – National Anthem & Race Start

🍽️ Hot dog & beverage service opens at the finish line!

Results & awards available live at the registration tent.

🙌🏻 Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Then Run (5K Distance Only)

Be part of the action and then earn your bun! Includes a chip-timed bib, t-shirt, and finisher medal.

Schedule:

1️⃣Arrive 1.5 hrs early to help with packet pickup

2️⃣Run the 5K

3️⃣Help hand out awards post-race

💡Limited to first 5 sign-ups only.

Full Race Volunteer (Non-Running Role)

Perfect for those who want to help but not run this time.

Volunteers Receive:

🎽Bigfoot race shirt

🎟️VIP race access

🎁Choice of a FREE future race entry or $20 Amazon gift card

Check-in: 1.5 hours before start time at the Registration Tent.

🦺Volunteer Roles & Ratings

Water Station: Keep cups full and spirits high!

Course Monitors: Direct runners & cheer with BBQ energy.

Finish Line Helper: Medals, refreshments, and applause!

Turtle / Sweeper: Support the final participant — heroes of the backline!

Packet Pickup / Results: Busy early, fun and relaxed after.

Floater: Help wherever needed — always in the action!

Lead Bike: Guide the fastest “franks” of the pack.

Bigfoot Mascot: The star of the show — photo ops galore!

🗒️Important Notes

👕Shirt guarantee: 10 days before race day.

☀️ Rain or shine — it’s BBQ season either way!

📦Packet Pickup: Opens 1.5 hours before race start.

⛰️Course Surface: Expect a mix of pavement, crushed granite, and grass paths.

🐕Public Space Notice: Events take place in public parks — please share the path with dog walkers and picnickers.

Bigfoot races happen rain or shine — so get ready to rock the run, rain-jacket or not!

📧Questions? Email us at [email protected]

🌸 Don’t Miss the Fun!

Grab your friends, lace up, and join us for the first-ever Wiener Run — where fun, food, and furry friends collide!

Whether you’re a tiny wienie, short wiener, or long runner, you’ll leave smiling and full of BBQ joy.

👉🏻Register now and relish the run!

Join us for the Heatwave Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K!

A sun-soaked summer challenge that’s perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes –

• Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medal

• Chip-timing with live results and awards

• Free photos

• FREE ice cream at the finish to help you cool off

• Plenty of hot fun in the summer sun!

Grab your friends and family—you won’t want to miss this one!

Can’t make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

Youth-based pricing is available: ages 12 & under are only $17!

Half Marathon/10K/5K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

Kid’s Dash is a fun, untimed dash for ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specially crafted medal for our youngest runners! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash without swag, they’re welcome to run free on race day!)

Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Join us on Saturday, September 12th at Epic Central Park in Grand Prairie for the 2nd Annual We Bee-lieve in You 5K, a powerful event dedicated to empowering survivors and building a brighter future. Your participation directly funds these life-changing programs, helping individuals break cycles of trauma and reclaim their lives with dignity and hope.

Are you looking for a meaningful way to contribute to your community, the We Bee-lieve in You 5K is for you. Bring your friends, family, and colleagues to run, walk, or cheer, and be a part of something truly transformative.

Together, we can build a stronger hive, where every survivor finds their way to a life of sustained economic empowerment and well-being. Let's Talk, Let's Walk, Let's Empower!

Register today and be a force for change!

5K Details! 🏃‍♀️🌳💖

🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 12th

📍Location: Epic Central Park, Grand Prairie

⏰ Time: 8:00am

🎟️ Register: https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/GrandPrairie/HiveStrongCommunity5K

Lace up and make a difference! 👟

Join us Saturday, September 12th at the University of Texas at Arlington for the HACEMOS NTX Scholarship 5K Run/Walk!

The race benefits the IMME Becas / HACEMOS NTX Scholarship Program. All proceeds from this event will go directly toward awarding scholarships to deserving students across the DFW area. Learn more about the IMME Becas / HACEMOS NTX Scholarship Program here.

The HACEMOS NTX 5K Scholarship Run/Walk involves your choice of:

• 1. a 5K Run/Walk on a certified course or
• 2. a virtual race – perfect for anyone who wants to run but cannot be with us in person on race day. Virtual Racers can complete their race from wherever they live!

🚶‍♀️🏃

Whether you’re running for a personal best or walking with friends and family, your participation makes a meaningful difference in the lives of local scholars. Let’s run, walk, and give back — ¡Juntos HACEMOS Mas!

About HACEMOS

HACEMOS, the Hispanic Association of Communications Employees of AT&T, is a non-profit, non-partisan organization who strive to improve the quality of life in our communities.

HACEMOS means "We Do," and through the IME Becas Program we award $1,000 to two-year college students and $2,000 to four-year college students that are selected in the next-year scholarship program application.

The HACEMOS North Texas Board would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation in advance for your support. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

Registration Timeline

In-Person 5K Registration

• Early Bird Price: $20 – available through Friday, July 31st

• 1st Price Increase: $22 – Saturday, August 1st to Friday, August 21st

• 2nd Price Increase: $25 – Saturday, August 22nd to Saturday, September 12th (7:30AM)

Registration fees cover race entry only. In-person participants can add a race shirt for an additional $15. The last day to add a shirt in your preferred size to your registration is Monday, August 17, 2026. After this deadline, any extra shirts will be sold at race day on a first-come, first-served basis for $20.

All in-person participants who complete the course on race day will receive a participation medal (included in registration fee).

Virtual 5K Registration

• Without Shirt and Medal: $25 – available through Saturday, September 12th (7:30AM)

• With Shirt and Medal: $40 – available through Monday, August 17th

Registration fees cover race entry and shipping fees (if applicable).

Race Day Schedule: Saturday, September 12, 2026*

• 7AM - 7:45AM: On-site registration and packet pickup

• 8:00AM: Race time start

• 9:00AM: Post-race celebration and awards

• 11:00AM: Event officially ends

*Rain or shine we will have the 5K Scholarship Run/Walk, and no refunds will be given. At the race director's discretion we could delay or cancel for safety (lightning or other unsafe conditions). If during the course of the race it is deemed unsafe, participants are highly encouraged to return to the MAC and take cover.

Important Info

• Parking: Free parking will be available at Lot 34 (401 S. Nedderman Dr, Arlington TX 76013) and the West Campus Garage (804 UTA Blvd, Arlington TX 76013)

• Snacks: Snacks and water will be provided for participants only

• Prizes: Will be given after the race for overall male/female (more details to come)

• Pets: Following UTA campus policy, pets will not be allowed to join the 5K course

• Shirts: Unisex T-shirt can be added to race registration; the order deadline for guaranteed shirts in your selected size is TBA

• Participants to register after the T-shirt order deadline will not have the option to add a shirt to their race registration

• Any extra shirts will be sold at race day on a first-come, first-served basis for $20.

The Night Nation Run is the World’s first Running Music Festival the ultimate blend of a Music Festival and a Fun Run. Experience a music filled course with Live DJs, Bubble Zones, Light Shows, Neon, and Black Lights! Cross the finish line into an Epic Main Stage After Party featuring Top Headliner DJs!

To date, over 2 MILLION people across the World have become a member of the Night Nation™!

The Night Nation Run is proud to support Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) as their official charity. Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) is a groundbreaking initiative created to accelerate innovative cancer research that will get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives now.

Celebrate Life. Celebrate friends and family. Celebrate Music. Run with the Night Nation™!

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

• Night Nation T-shirt (Premium & VIP Registration)

• Race Bib

• Glow Necklace

• Free Giveaways

• Pre and Post Race Concerts

• Admission into the Night Nation after party

• The best night of your life!