5K FOR LIFE

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

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!

Big Texas Run

Run Big. Celebrate Texas Style.

5K, 10K, 15K, 15K Relay (3 Person)

Arlington, Texas- Texas Live- Globe Life

Everything's BIGGER in Texas — and race day should be too!

Join us Saturday, October 17, for the 5th Annual Big Texas Run, set in the heart of DFW at the iconic Texas Live! event center in Arlington, TX — just minutes from both Dallas and Fort Worth.

This is not your average road race. It’s a high-energy Texas-style running experience packed with big crowds, big music, big finish-line moments, and an unforgettable post-race party.

Choose your challenge:

• 5K — 1 loop

• 10K — 2 loops

• Big Texas Challenge 15K — 3 loops completed solo

• Big Texas Relay — grab two friends and split the 15K relay challenge

Whether you’re chasing a PR, racing your friends, rocking your favorite Texas team gear, or just showing up for the atmosphere, the Big Texas Run was built to feel more like a celebration than a typical race.

Thousands of runners. Loud finish-line energy. Cold beer. Music. Costumes. Cheer squads. And the official after-party at Texas Live!.

Run big. Celebrate bigger. Welcome to race day — Texas style.

THE SWAG

What Every Runner Gets

Your registration includes a full race day experience.

• Official Big Texas Run short-sleeve tech shirt

• Custom race bib

• Big Texas Finisher Medal

• Free beer at the Texas Live! after-party

• DJ and music at the start/finish line

• Vendor Village and race day festival

• Post-race snacks and refreshments

All distances receive the same premium race swag and finisher medal, making every runner part of the Big Texas Run experience.

EVENT DETAILS

Big Texas Challenge 15K

One runner. Three loops. Full bragging rights!

Take on the complete 15K challenge by running all 3 loops yourself.

Big Texas Relay

Three runners. Three loops. One team.

Grab two friends and split the 15K relay challenge - each teammate runs 1 loop (5K each).

Distances & Format

• 5K = 1loop

• 10K = 2 loops

• Big Texas Challenge 15K = 3 loops completed by one runner

• Big Texas 15K Relay = 3 loops total, completed by a 3-person team, 1 loop per person

Race Day Fun

• Dress up in your favorite Texas team gear for the costume contest!

• Sign up to volunteer and join our cheer squads!

• Celebrate the Texas-sized afterparty following the race!

15K Interactive Map 10K Interactive Map

5K Interactive Map

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

• 6:00 AM Race Day Packet Pickup

• 8:00 AM 5K,10K/15K,15K relay (Wave Start)

• 8:15 AM Post Race Party

• 9:15 AM Awards

• 9:30 AM Game Day Costume Contest

• 11:00 AM Course Closes

POST-RUN CELEBRATION

Texas Live! After-Party

When the race ends, the celebration begins. All runners are invited to the official Big Texas Run after-party at Texas Live!, one of the most iconic sports and entertainment venues in Texas.

Celebrate your finish with:

• A free beer for every runner 21+

• DJ and music

• Runners from all distances celebrating together

• Vendors and race day energy

It's the perfect way to cap off a great morning of running!

AWARDS

Overall Male/Female:

5K, 10K, 15K

Overall Relay Team

15K Relay

Age Groups:

5K, 10K, 15K

*Must be present to claim an award. No awards will be mailed out after the event.

PACKET PICKUP

Thursday, October 15 - Mountain Sports - 10AM - 6PM

2025 W Pioneer Pkwy, Pantego, TX 76013

Friday, October 16 - Ft Worth Running Company - 10AM - 4PM

Fort Worth Running Company - 3000 S Hulen St #158, Fort Worth, TX 76109

Saturday, October 17 - Race Day - 6:00AM - 7:55AM

Texas Live! 1650 E Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX. 76011

VIP EXPERIENCE

Upgrade your race day with the Big Texas VIP Experience.

VIP runners receive:

• Premium race day parking

• Two beer tickets (instead of one)

• VIP race day perks - VIP bag, Special designated check-in

*Limited VIP spots available.

OFFERS AND DISCOUNTS

Friends and Family Bundle:

Register 4 or more in one transaction and get $5 OFF each person. Save $20 or more!

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

Check out the website for more information

Join Us for the 5th Annual Grand Prairie Turkey 5K and Virtual Race!

Lace up your running shoes and take part in our exciting event, perfect for the whole family. Whether you prefer running or walking, or simply soaking up the lively atmosphere, you're sure to have a great time. Register doing the Early Price and save 🤑

For those who can't attend in person, join us virtually! Registration includes a special race T-Shirt and a finisher's medal for all participants.

Make sure to grab a slice of delicious sweet potato or pumpkin pie before leaving the finish line.

T-SHIRT: FIRST COME FIRST SERVE

T-SHIRT cutoff November 13th.

Youth 1K Fun Run/Walk (Ages 5–12)The Youth 1K is the perfect way for kids to join the Thanksgiving fun! Designed for young runners and walkers ages 5–12, this course is safe, easy to follow, and full of encouragement along the way.

Whether your child is racing for a personal best, jogging with a friend, or enjoying their first official race—this 1-mile event is all about movement, confidence, and fun.

Parents are welcome to run or walk alongside their child.

What Youth Participants Receive:

Race bib (untimed)

Finisher award (not a medal)

Snacks at the finish line

Access to the post-race festivities

Give your kids a healthy, active start to Thanksgiving morning!

VOLUNTEER WITH US

-Packet pickup: Arrive at race location no later than 6:15 am to help give out race packets and shirts.

-Aid station (Super High Priority): Provide water to participants as they pass by. Keep course clean for runners by picking up discarded cups, bottles and trash and placing it in the provided trash cans.

-Course Monitor ( Super High Priority): Help maintain a safe course by redirecting traffic away from participants and guiding participants in the right direction.

Feel free to bring pom pom, horns, music, instruments, signs etc. to encourage and cheer on runners. Bonus for creative costumes!

PACKET PICKUP:

Pre-Packet Pickup:

Location: Epic Nutrition

3154 State Hwy 161 Suite 630, Grand Prairie, TX 75052

Date: November 24th 2026

Time: 3pm-6pm

Race Day Schedule: November 26th

7:00 am - Packet Pickup & Registration

7:30 am – Warm Up

7:45 am – 1K Youth Fun Run

8:00 am – 5K Start

9:15 am – 5K AWARDS

9:30 am- Course Closes

You can pick up packets for up to 5 participants at a time!

AWARDS

Overall Male & Female

Age Group:

10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79

REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancelation Policy All Lace Up Running events proceed rain or shine or snow or cold. For that reason, we have a strict no refund policy.

In the event of extreme weather, the start time of this event may be delayed by up to an half hour. Past this time, the even course may be shortened or altered to protect the participants.

If conditions turns into lightening, ice or become unsafe, the event may be cancelled. Event changes and cancellations are at the discretion of the Race Director.

We always strive to produce a full and safe sporting event, but sometimes the weather conditions can affect those plans.

A lot of hours, days and even months goes into planning a sporting event and we do so with the best intentions. Unfortunately, no one can control the weather and race directors are not the exceptions.

Our goal is to always produce a full event as scheduled and only modify these plans due to safety concerns some of which can be caused by weather conditions.

Thank you for your understanding of these policies and we appreciate your participation.

If you are unable to participate in the event, or the event is canceled, you can still receive your packet, shirt, and medal and you simply run the race on your own time on your own course. See our virtual race information for complete details

Who's you're favorite charity? We would love to consider your charity in the our future events.