2 walking events in Copperas Cove, Texas

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!

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.