5 events in Carrollton, Texas

DFW Run Clubs: Carrollton Runner's Club & Mid-Cities Running Crew

At the beginning of 2025, two DFW running clubs merged: Carrollton Runners (aka CRC) and Mid-Cities Running (aka M-CRC) Between the two clubs, we now host over 100 days of running per year!

Carrolton Runners Club

WHAT: CRC hosts low-cost races.

CRC Club Runs are timed races on accurate courses. Everyone gets a bib, timing chip and refreshments, but the cost is super low! We give awards for the top performances, but we don't give out finisher's medals or Age Group awards.

• 3rd Sunday of the month 5K Prediction Race

• 5th Sunday of the month 1Mile & 5K

You do not need to be a member to register for CRC races.

WHERE: CRC races are all in Carrollton (Josey Ranch & McInnish parks).

WHEN: CRC races are January - November, and a special race in December

Mid-Cities Running Crew

WHAT: M-CRC hosts FREE social runs.

Each social run has a run coordinator, and will generally have pace groups. For safety reasons, you must register on RunSignup and complete the waiver in order to see detail on the runs.

• Tuesday night gravel run

• Wednesday night paved run

We're always looking for new Social Run coordinators, especially if you have an idea for a great new route!

WHERE: M-CRC social runs are in Euless and Las Colinas.

WHEN: : M-CRC social runs are typically September - May, but the Wednesday run is year-round

SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026

HAVE MERCY! SHARE MERCY! Remember MERCY!

The Annual Mercy Run 5k/10k/ Fun Run is a celebration of Life! The race celebrates the lives of children who have passed and their surviving siblings (young and old) by running/walking an energizing loop, or two, with friends at Josey Ranch Athletic Complex or at a location near you!

Join us for a fun-filled family and community event honoring the special bond between siblings and in celebration of National Sibling Day!

The Mercy Run benefits TeamMercy.org, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to supporting siblings in families who have recently endured the death of a child. Proceeds are used to heal, nurture, protect, and safeguard children affected by the death of a brother or sister through age-appropriate Grief Packets and through Mercy’s Gift. Whether you run, walk, prance or stroll, you’ll find mercy in every step. 5k/10K or Fun Run: You’ve got this: Mercy Endures Forever! Sign up TODAY!

The Whitfield Siblings - Grace, Righteous, Justice, and Mercy

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

11 TUESDAY NIGHTS IN JUNE, JULY, & AUGUST 2026

06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11

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ABOUT THIS RACE

• 5K points series. Run one, run some, or run them all!

• "The prettiest 5K course in the DFW Metroplex" features 2 ponds, a river, a lake, a natural area, geese, ducks & SWANS!

• Weekly medals for Age Group & Overall winners

• Series awards for Age Group and Overall winners

• Mostly paved with 1 grass hill.

• Well-marked course, with course signs & chalk marking

• 4 water stops on course

• Water, snacks & sports drinks at the start/finish

• Monthly 'Fun Food' nights, like Watermelon, Ice Pops & Ice Cream!

PRICING:

Online: $18.50 + RunSignup fees

At Race: Online or $20.00 cash

OR save $3 per race AND get a free shirt by registering for the series!

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:

6:30 PM Registration and Bib Pickup

7:00 PM FREE Kid's Run (with recycled medals)

7:15 PM 5K Run

7:55 PM Awards Begin

LOCATION:

Josey Ranch Athletics Complex

1440 Keller Springs Rd

Carrollton, TX US 75006

Start/Finish by the concession stand, bathrooms & softball fields

From the West: 2nd park entrance,

From the East: 1st park entrance

AWARDS:

OVERALL Male & Female

MASTERS (40+) Male & Female

AGE GROUP Male & Female, 3 deep:

0-9 . . . . . 25-29 . . . . . 44-49 . . . . . 65-69

10-14 . . . . . 30-34 . . . . . 50-54 . . . . . 70-74

15-19 . . . . . 35-39 . . . . . 55-59 . . . . . 75-79

20-24 . . . . . 40-44 . . . . . 60-64 . . . . . 80+

AGE GROUP for weekly awards uses actual age.

SERIES:

• Register for the Series and SAVE $3/race!

NOTE: Series price drops each week after the first race until series offer ends

• FREE SHIRT included in Series Registration!

• SERIES AWARDS:

• 32 divisions for Age Group Awards: M/F for each of the age groups!

• Age Division or Series is based upon age as of June 1

• Four divisions for Overall Series Awards: M/F Under-40 and M/F Masters!

• Earn points from Week 1 to Week 10. (Week 11 is only for tie-breaking)

• Series winners must attend at least 4 races

• Awards for Series Winners will be presented at the Week 11 Summer's End party!

• See Series Standings here:

SHIRTS:

• $20 online + tax & fees

• $20 cash at race

• Free shirt with series registration! or run 5 or more races and get a Free shirt!

USATF SAFE SPORT:

USATF requires that sanctioned events post the Safe Sport Handbook in a prominent location, and communicate it to our staff, volunteers and athletes. As parents and USATF members, WRATH Racing is dedicated to the Safe Sport protocol and to protecting underage athletes.

https://www.usatf.org/safe-sport/usatf-safe-sport-handbook

COURSE RECORDS:

MALE:

18:02.2 2023-WK10 Luis Rojas

18:10.9 2023-WK9 Luis Rojas

18:18.5 2023-WK5 Luis Rojas

18.29.4 2024-WK8 Jaydin Turner

19:29.3 2024-WK7 Jaydin Turner

FEMALE

21:23.9 2024-WK11 Sophie Mateja

21:39.7 2024-WK6 Anna Eischen

21:58.6 2023-WK2 Ashleigh Erwin

23:12.4 2024-WK4 Mona Nad

24:00.1 2024-WK10 Anna Eischen

Carrollton “Tails & Trails” 5K & Fun Run/Walk

Benefiting Carrollton Animal Services & Adoption Center

📍 Josey Ranch Sports Complex

1440 Keller Springs Road

📅 Saturday, June 6

⏰ 8 a.m.

Event Schedule

• Race Day Registration & Warm-Up: 7 – 7:45 a.m.

• 5K Run (Timed): 8 a.m.

• Fun Run/Walk (Untimed): 8:30 a.m.

• Awards Ceremony (5K): 9 a.m.

Registration Fees

5K & Fun Run/Walk

Resident

Non-resident

Individual

$34.35

$42.96

Group*

$125.69

$156.86

*Group rate is a maximum of six people.

**Registration prices listed include the processing fee. .

Packet Pickup

📍 Rosemeade Recreation Center

1330 E. Rosemeade Parkway

📅 June 4 & 5

⏰ 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Important Information

• The Fun Run/Walk is not a timed event, and no awards will be given.

• 5K runners who register by June 1 are guaranteed a race T-shirt, race bag, and timing chip.

• All participants will receive a race bag.

• Any changes made to a registration after June 1 will incur a $5 change fee.

About the Event

Grab your running shoes and your four-legged running buddy and hit one of Carrollton’s best assets — the hike and bike trails — in support of Carrollton Animal Services & Adoption Center.

Don’t have a dog? Your new best friend is waiting for you at the Adoption Center.

After the race, enjoy a post-race celebration featuring the awards ceremony and music.

5K Awards

Awards will be presented to:

• Overall Male & Female Winners

• Top three finishers in each age category:

10 & Under

11–14

15–19

20–29

30–39

40–49

50–59

60–69

70 & Over

Support Without Running

If you would like to support Carrollton Animal Services but are unable to participate, donations of the following items are welcome:

• Purina Dog Chow

• Special Kitty Cat Chow

• Non-clumping kitty litter

• Cleaning supplies

Donations will be accepted at Carrollton Animal Services and both recreation facilities.

For more information, visit:

cityofcarrollton.com/trails5k

The race starts and finishes at the red dot near Josey Ranch Sports Complex. Runners head southwest to a turnaround at mile marker 1, then run north toward the lake, passing mile marker 2 near the start/finish line. A short off-trail section includes a slight hill leading up toward the lake. Runners will continue around the lake, then return through the off-trail section back to the finish line.