5 running, walking, and cycling events in Copperas Cove, Texas
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Copperas Cove
5 events in Copperas Cove-
Sat, May 02, 2026 at 8:30 AM
This is an annual 5k Hosted by The Noon Exchange Club of Copperas Cove to raise money in support of Child Abuse Prevention.
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Sat, May 09, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Jackrabbit Run 5K & 10K
📅 May 9 | ⏰ 8:00 AM
🐇 Rabbit Fest Season Opener
Rabbit Fest season starts with a hop… and that hill.
Join us for the Jackrabbit Run 5K & 10K—where fast feet, strong legs, and a sense of humor are highly recommended. Racers are encouraged to dress in their best rabbit-themed gear as we kick off Rabbit Fest season in true Copperas Cove style.
Let’s talk about that hill.
You’ll know it when you see it.
You’ll remember it long after the race.
Conquer it, and bragging rights are yours.
Whether you’re chasing a PR or just here for the fun, costumes, and community vibes, this race sets the pace for an unforgettable Rabbit Fest season.
🐰 Run it.
🐰 Climb it.
🐰 Conquer that hill.
🎶 DJ pumping up the energy
🛍️ Vendors to explore
👕 FREE t-shirts for the first 150 registrants!
‼️ Register by April 7th to guarantee your shirt in your size!
📅 Date: May 9, 2026
📍 Location: Copperas Cove
Let’s make this a race to remember—whether you run, walk, or hop across the finish line! 🐇✨
Hosted by the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau!
🏃 Race Categories:
Jackrabbit Run 5K/10K: A chip-timed challenge perfect for both beginners and experienced runners.
🌄 Course Highlights:
Experience the rolling hills and natural beauty of the Ogletree Gap area and THAT HILL. This scenic, challenging course will test your limits while providing stunning views. Can you survive that hill?
🏆 Awards:
Medals for the top 3 finishers in each age group.
Special recognition for overall male and female champions.
🏅 Cen-Tex Race Series:
The Jackrabbit Run is part of the Cen-Tex Race Series, adding an extra layer of friendly competition.
📦 Packet Pick-Up:
Morning of the Race Morning: 7:00 - 7:50 AM at the race site, 1878 Post Office Road. Copperas Cove.
🌟 Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to race, celebrate, and enjoy the community! Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and join us for a day of hare-raising fun!
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Sat, Jun 06, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
What better way to kick off the summer than with our Firm Foundation 5K! This is a chip-timed event that starts at South Park located at 2602 Dennis St. in Copperas Cove. You will start at South Park, travel a short distance down the walking trail, turn right toward the parking lot of the pool; turn left on Dennis; Right on Miranda.; left on Patricia st; Left on Hughes; Left on Boland; Right on Mattie Cir, Follow Mattie Cir around until you meet Dennis; Right on Dennis, continue straight through the park and return to the walking trail within the park; turn right onto the walking trail to the loop, loop back around and backtrack down the trail till you reach the bridge, turn right and go over the bridge, continue to follow the walking trail to the finish line. You must select size when registering, shirts are an additional $10.00 and for pre-order only.
Cove House Emergency Homeless Shelter, Inc. (Cove House) is to be a loving and compassionate place where the Gospel of Jesus Christ is boldly and shamelessly proclaimed. Our ambition is for everyone in Copperas Cove and the surrounding area to have sufficient shelter, food, employment, clothing and healthcare. We desire for Cove House to be a place where an individual can have their health, educational, and emotional needs met all done in the name of Jesus Christ for the glory of God.
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Sat, Aug 08, 2026 at 7:00 AMSee full details
The Cove House Classic, featuring the Hill Country 100K, is one of the major fund raisers for our shelter and free clinic. All proceeds will go to support our efforts to provide quality housing and medical care to those in need.
We have Several routes from 26-63 miles.
On site registration will start at 6 am and the race will start at 7 am.
There will be several water and fruit stations on the route with several routes to choose from.
All routes will be marked with roadside signage at each turn.
Protein bars, water and Gatorade available at the finish.
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Sat, Aug 29, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Whether you want to Gallop or Trot, come join the fun!
About This Event
At the Steps 2 Stability - 5K you'll run through the city park and the gently rolling hills in Copperas Cove's residential area.
This race is part of the Cen-Tex Race Points Series!
The Course
The Gallop or Trot 5K starts at the Copperas Cove Civic Center in City Park, turns left on West Avenue B, then left onto Courtney Lane, right onto Dekort Circle, left on North 23rd Street, left on Fairbanks, then right onto Courtney Lane, turn around at marked spot, right onto West Avenue B, right into City Park, winding around back to the finish line at the Civic Center.
ALL RUNNERS MUST RUN THIS COURSE
Cancellation Policy
Entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE and entries are NON-TRANSFERABLE. Sorry, no exceptions. Once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate. You may not give or sell your number to anyone else. You also may not transfer your application to the following year.