13 running events in Denton, Texas
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Sun, Feb 08, 2026 at 7:30 AMSee full details
The First 200 signups get a custom race themed bib
Once Upon a Run 5K Bringing the Magic to DFW!
✨👑 Denton, TX | All-Female 5K 👑✨
Calling all princesses, fairy godmothers, and magical runners! Get ready to sparkle and stride your way through Once Upon a Run 5K, where we're bringing the magic to DFW in the most enchanting way possible.
Throw on your best princess outfit, sprinkle that glitter, and join us for a fun-filled, all-female 5K in beautiful Denton, Texas. Whether you're running, walking, or twirling your way to the finish line, this race is all about celebrating strength, sisterhood, and a little bit of fairy tale fun.
🌟 Costumes encouraged
🌟 Magical photo ops
🌟 Finisher medals fit for royalty
🌟 Fun for all fitness levels
So, gather your fellow queens and princesses, and let’s make some magic miles together!
Little Princess Race- Let your little one shine at the Little Princess Run! This fun run is all about celebrating your mini-me’s strength, spirit, and sparkle. Included with registration: an official race bib and a finisher medal. Please note: your little must be wearing their bib to receive their medal. If you want your mini me to run the 5k they will need to be signed up under the 5k registration.
Distance is a total of 0.18
Now your princess will have something special to show off all her hard work, just like her mama! 👑✨
Awards:
Age groups will be awarded 3 deep in the following divisions for the 5k event: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS
👟✨ Volunteers Needed! ✨👟
Help bring the magic to life at Once Upon a Run 5K! We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers for water stations, cheer squads, and course support. Dress up, cheer loud, and be part of the fairy tale fun we can't do it without you! 💖
Sign up now ([email protected]) and help us make magic miles happen! 🏰👏
Race Day Schedule:
Early Packet Pick up: 2/7/26, Denton Fleet Feet-11-2pm (1400 S. Loop 288, Ste 118, Denton Texas)
Packet Pick-Up: 6:00AM - 8:00AM (RACE DAY)
Little Princess Run- 7:30am-7:40am
National Anthem & Announcements: 7:45AM
5K Start: 8:00AM
Course Closes: 10:00AM
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Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 7:50 AMSee full details
Who doesn't love TATER-TOTS!? Join us for what is sure to be the most fun you've ever had at a race! Bring the whole family out and TROT 'TIL YOU DROP! Earn you TATER-TOT FINISHER MEDAL! Place top four in your age group and win an ADDITIONAL MEDAL!
Registration Includes:
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Event-themed participation t-shirt (5K | 1M) REGISTER BY 03/07 TO GAURANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE
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Custom Finisher Medal (5K | 1M)
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Eligibility for Age Group Awards (5K ONLY)
Age groups will be awarded 4 deep in the following divisions: M/F 0-4, M/F 5-9, M/F 10-14, M/F 15-19, M/F 20-24, M/F 25-29, M/F 30-34, M/F 35-39, M/F 40-44, M/F 45-49, M/F 50-54, M/F 55-59, M/F 60-64, M/F 65-69, M/F 70-74, M/F 75-79, M/F 80+. Our OVERALL MALE, OVERALL FEMALE, MALE MASTERS (40+), FEMALE MASTERS (40+), MALE GRAND MASTERS (60+), & FEMALE GRAND MASTERS (60+) will receive PLATINUM MEDALS!
This race is GUN TIMED. Please ensure competitive runners should line up towards the front. Bibs should be visible on the front of your bodies.
AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIPUTED AT THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.
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Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
Together to reduce local hunger and food insecurity!
The Food & Nutrition Network is proud to present the 32nd annual, Pioneer Pace 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, March 28th, 2026 at 8:30 am. All proceeds will support the Tarrant Area Food Bank which serves over 146,000 households every year, and the North Texas Food Bank which provides over 70 million meals every year to local hungry and food insecure people.
The race takes place around the beautiful TWU campus. It starts and finishes at the Old Main Circle.
Winning Categories Awarded Trophy for 1st place, 2nd & 3rd place receive medals!
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Top 3: Under 18 (5k)
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Top 3: Male (Ages 18+, 5k)
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Top 3: Female (Ages 18+, 5k)
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Top 3: Under 18 (2 Mile)
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Top 3: Male (Ages 18+, 2 Mile)
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Top 3: Female (Ages 18+, 2 Mile)
Please plan to arrive by 7:30 am to pick up your race day runner bag and/or register if you didn’t do so before. Before the race you may want to check out our sponsors, stretch, socialize, and take pictures. Race announcements and dynamic warm-up will start by 8:15 am, so everyone is ready to start the 5k or 2-mile run, fun run/walk by 8:30 am. Stay tuned after for winners and more!
Race schedule:
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7:15 am - 8:00 am __________ Runner bag pick up & Race day registration
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8:00 - 8:15 am __________Race Announcements
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8:15 - 8:30 am __________Dynamic warm-up
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8:30 am __________Race will officially begin
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9:45 - 10:30 am__________Results Announcements, Giveaways, and Awards Ceremony
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Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 7:50 AMSee full details
Are you a fan of PUZZLES? CHALLENGES? BRIGHT COLORS!? You won't want to miss our 2nd annual RUBIK'S CUBE 5K, 10K, & 15K! Run hard and earn your very own FINISHER MEDAL! Run fast enough and earn an ADDITIONAL MEDAL!
Registration Includes:
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Event-themed participation t-shirt REGISTER BY 04/11 TO GAURANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE
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Finisher Medal Cube (5K | 10K | 15K | 1M ONLY)
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Eligibility for Age Group Awards (5K | 10K | 15K ONLY)
Age groups will be awarded 4 deep in the following divisions: M/F 0-4, M/F 5-9, M/F 10-14, M/F 15-19, M/F 20-29, M/F 30-39, M/F 40-49, M/F 50-59, M/F 60-69, M/F 70-79, M/F 80+. As well as OVERALL MALE & OVERALL FEMALE.
This race is GUN TIMED. Please ensure competitive runners should line up towards the front. Bibs should be visible on the front of your bodies.
AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIPUTED AT THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.
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Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
14th Annual Denton ISD Family 5k & Vendor Fair
• Participants must follow and stay on the course
• All participants must complete the entire course unaided
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP
*For those that register by 4/16/2026
Wednesday, April 22nd 4:30pm – 7:00pm
Cox Communications Center (Denton ISD) 1212 N. Elm Street, Denton, TX 76201
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
7:00 am – Walk Up Registration
7:30 - 8:00 am — Packet Pick Up
8:30 am – 5K Run/Walk Begins
ENTRY FEES:
$30.00 until March 28th (guaranteed shirt size)
$25.00 Groups of 5+ until March 28th
$35.00 March 29th – April 16th (shirt size not guaranteed)
$40.00 April 17th – April 24th (early packet pick-up not available; shirt size & availability not guaranteed)
$45.00 April 25th (Race Day!) (shirt size & availability not guaranteed)
Awards:
1 Trophy - Top School Award Trophy for Top male and female
4 Medals per age group (2M/2F): 4-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-18, 19-22, 23-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
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Sun, Apr 26, 2026 at 7:00 AMSee full details
Come one - come all to the TexasMan Triathlon! This is an event you don't want to miss whether you are new to the sport, veteran, club member or supporting your participant. Competition will be tough and exhilarating as you compete against the best athletes around. No need for Texas residency
NEW FOR 2026 - SPRINT DISTANCE SWIM IS NOW 400 YARDS!!!!!
Venue: Join us at the beautiful Lake Ray Roberts for an open water swim, rural bike course (roads OPEN to vehicle traffic) and a shaded run course followed by a killer post-race party and pancakes by Dallas Athletes' renowned chefs.
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Event start sequence.
Sprint
Olympic Triathlon
X-50 & X-50 Aqua-bike
Duathlon
USAT Competitive Rules 3.4a - "It is the participants responsibility to know the course". Please review course maps and race guide carefully for additional instructions and responsibilities,
SAFETY:
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Earpieces projecting sound are not permissible on the entire course.
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Riding in the traffic lane is not permitted
WEATHER POLICY
Our goal is to produce a full event as scheduled and only modify these plans due to safety concerns some of which can be caused by weather conditions.
In the event of inclement weather, the start time may be delayed by up to 1 hour. Past this time event courses may be shortened or altered to protect participants.
If conditions are unsafe, event changes including cancellation are at the discretion of the Race Director.
Thank you for participating and understanding of these policies, we appreciate your support and hope you have a GREAT RACE.
RECOMMENDATION: Roads are "chip seal". Lower your tire pressure at least 5 - 8 pounds for an easier, flat-free ride.
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Sat, May 02, 2026 at 7:30 AMSee full details
The First 200 signups get a custom race themed bib
Register for the series bundle and enjoy a little extra love at checkout! When you sign up for all races together, you’ll receive 5% off plus an additional $1 off your total registration. More races, more fun, and a sweet little savings for committing to the full series! Plus you get a challenge medal that will create your full Ice cream Sundae
Scoop Into Summertime 5K is bringing all the sunny miles and sweet vibes! Hosted by Girls Who Run DFW, this female-only 5K is all about celebrating strong women, community, and running (or walking!) into summer together. Expect high-energy encouragement, fun vibes, and of course a delicious sweet finish that’s totally worth the run. Whether you’re chasing a PR or just here for the fun, grab your girls and come scoop up some summertime miles with us! 🍨✨ The Little Scoops dash registration includes a custom bib and finisher medal.
Awards:
Age groups will be awarded 3 deep in the following divisions for the 5k event: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS
Race Day Schedule:
Early Packet Pick up: TBD
Packet Pick-Up: 6:00AM - 8:00AM (RACE DAY)
Little Scoops Dash: 7:30AM
National Anthem & Announcements: 7:45AM
5K Start: 8:00AM
Course Closes: 10:00AM
Volunteers Needed
We’re looking for amazing volunteers to help make Scoop Into Summertime 5K a success! From cheering runners and handing out medals to helping with check-in and water stations, your support keeps the race day magic running smoothly. Join Girls Who Run DFW and be part of an empowering, high-energy morning filled with smiles, teamwork, and summer vibes! 💕🏃♀️✨
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Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 6:50 PMSee full details
Join us for a beautiful evening stroll at our MOONLIGHT MOTION event! Run or walk our 5K or 1M distances and earn your very own FINISHER MEDAL! Run fast enough and earn an ADDITIONAL MEDAL!
Registration Includes:
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Event-themed participation t-shirt REGISTER BY 07/04 TO GAURANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE
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Finisher Medal Cube (5K | 1M ONLY)
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Eligibility for Age Group Awards (5K ONLY)
Age groups will be awarded 4 deep in the following divisions: M/F 0-4, M/F 5-9, M/F 10-14, M/F 15-19, M/F 20-24, M/F 25-29, M/F 30-34, M/F 35-39, M/F 40-44, M/F 45-49, M/F 50-54, M/F 55-59, M/F 60-64, M/F 65-69, M/F 70-74, M/F 75-79, M/F 80+. Our OVERALL MALE, OVERALL FEMALE, MALE MASTERS (40+), FEMALE MASTERS (40+), MALE GRAND MASTERS (60+), & FEMALE GRAND MASTERS (60+) will receive OVERALL MEDALS!
AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIPUTED AT THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.
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Sun, Jul 19, 2026 at 6:45 AMSee full details
This race consists of the following: Individual, Team Competition, 3 Person Relay and a 5K.
Individual Competition: Sign up to participate as an individual. We will have age groups in 5 year increments.
The Sprint Triathlon Team option is included for the 12th year. The team competition will consist of three divisions – male, female, and coed. This is NOT a relay, each team member will do all three components of the Sprint Tri. The overall race times of the three team members will be added together to determine a final team time. The team with the lowest total time in their division will win team trophies. Racers that participate on a team are still eligible for overall and age group awards.
The Sprint Triathlon 3 Person Relay competition will consist of three divisions – male, female, and coed. Each Relay member will complete one component of the Sprint Tri. The three times will be added together to determine a final time. The Relay with the lowest combined time in their division will win the relay competition.
The 5K is open to both runners and walkers and will start at 7:15 a.m. Overall and age group awards will also be given out for the 5K.
Race time for the individual, Team and 3 Person Relay will start at 6:45 a.m. Transitions open at 5:45 a.m. and close at 6:45 a.m.
Dallas Athletes Racing will produce the 2025 Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon & 5K. Multi sport enthusiasts in the North Texas area will recognize Dallas Athletes Racing as the company responsible for highly regarded local events such as the St. Patrick's Day, Caveman, TexasMan, Disco, and Monster triathlons.
The Sprint Triathlon event distances are:
Pool Swim - 200 yards
Bike - 16.3 miles
Run - 3.1 miles
The 5k only event distance is 3.1 miles.
Over 4,000 athletes have participated in the first 16 editions of the Pioneer Power Sprint. Profits from the 2025 Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon & 5K will benefit the TWU soccer team.
Competitors in the 2025 Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon & 5K will receive a tech shirt and finisher's medal.
The post-race party will feature free food and drink (including the world-famous Dallas Athletes Racing pancakes), awards, giveaways, and vendor booths.
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Sun, Aug 23, 2026 at 7:00 AMSee full details
5K - Finish inside stadium with all the Triathletes and get a finisher's Medal and post party FUN. All 5K participants also get an Old College Tri shirt.
The Old College Tri returns! We have A&M Aggies, TCU Horned Frogs, Texas Longhorns, Nebraska Huskers, Texas Tech Red Raiders, SMU Mustangs, North Texas Eagles, Rice Owls, Boomer Sooners, OK State Cowboys, King's Point Midshipmen, West Point Cadets and many others supporting their alma mater! BRING IT race day in your college gear and give it one more Old College Tri!
The swim will be in the Lazy River. The swim distance will be 245 yards. Get ready to jump in and enjoy a push straight to the exit!
TEAM COMPETITION: We will have teams for male, female, coed. This is not a relay. If you sign up a team we add all three disciplines (Swim, Bike, Run ) together and the team with the lowest time wins a team trophy. You can sign up as a team and still be eligible for overall and age group awards. This is just a fun way to compete with others and have bragging rights as a team champion.
40 Yard Dash: There will a 40 yard dash champion in each age group. Save a little so you can sprint at the end and be the sprint champion in your age group. First place Trophies for each age group champion
WEATHER POLICY
In the event of inclement weather, the start time of this event may be delayed by up to 1 hour. Past this time, the even course may be shortened or altered to protect the participants.
If conditions turn 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.
Considerable amount 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.
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Sat, Sep 05, 2026 at 6:50 AMSee full details
Join us for an event that is be an INSTANT CLASSIC! Run either our 5K, 10K, or 15K! Run hard and earn your very own FINISHER MEDAL! Run fast enough and earn an ADDITIONAL MEDAL!
Registration Includes:
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Event-themed participation t-shirt REGISTER BY 08/15 TO GAURANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE
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Finisher Medal Cube (5K | 10K | 15K | 1M ONLY)
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Eligibility for Age Group Awards (5K | 10K | 15K ONLY)
Age groups will be awarded 4 deep in the following divisions: M/F 0-4, M/F 5-9, M/F 10-14, M/F 15-19, M/F 20-24, M/F 25-29, M/F 30-34, M/F 35-39, M/F 40-44, M/F 45-49, M/F 50-54, M/F 55-59, M/F 60-64, M/F 65-69, M/F 70-74, M/F 75-79, M/F 80+. Our OVERALL MALE, OVERALL FEMALE, MALE MASTERS (40+), FEMALE MASTERS (40+), MALE GRAND MASTERS (60+), & FEMALE GRAND MASTERS (60+) will receive OVERALL MEDALS!
AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIPUTED AT THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.
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Sat, Oct 10, 2026 at 7:50 AMSee full details
It is so important to us to have at least one event each year dedicated to one of God's gifts, BABIES! We're taking things up a notch this year. On top of raising funds for Pregnancy Loss and SIDs Research, we will also be helping single moms and low-income families receive much needed items such as formula, diapers, clothes, etc. You can run or walk in either our 5K or 1 Miles events and receive your very own FINISHER MEDAL! Place top three in you age group and win an ADDITIONAL MEDAL!
Registration Includes:
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Event-themed participation t-shirt (5K | 1M ONLY) REGISTER EARLY TO GAURANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE
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Custom 5 INCH Finisher Medal (5K 1M ONLY)
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Eligibility for Age Group Awards (5K ONLY)
Age groups will be awarded four deep in the following divisions: M/F 0-4, M/F 5-9, M/F 10-14, M/F 15-19, M/F 20-24, M/F 25-29, M/F 30-34, M/F 35-39, M/F 40-44, M/F 45-49, M/F 50-54, M/F 55-59, M/F 60-64, M/F 65-69, M/F 70-74, M/F 75-79, M/F 80+.
Awards will also be given to our Male & Female Overall Winners, Male & Female Masters Winners (40+), and Male & Female Grand Masters Winners (60+)!
AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIPUTED AT THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.
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Fri, Nov 27, 2026 at 7:50 AMSee full details
Turkey Trots are fun! So much fun, in fact, that we decided to do it all over again for Black Friday!! You can run or walk in either our 5K or 1 Miles events and receive your very own FINISHER MEDAL! Place top three in your age group and win an ADDITIONAL MEDAL!
Registration Includes:
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Event-themed participation t-shirt (5K | 1M ONLY) REGISTER EARLY TO GAURANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE
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Custom Finisher Medal (5K 1M ONLY)
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Eligibility for Age Group Awards (5K ONLY)
Age groups will be awarded four deep in the following divisions: M/F 0-4, M/F 5-9, M/F 10-14, M/F 15-19, M/F 20-24, M/F 25-29, M/F 30-34, M/F 35-39, M/F 40-44, M/F 45-49, M/F 50-54, M/F 55-59, M/F 60-64, M/F 65-69, M/F 70-74, M/F 75-79, M/F 80+.
Awards will also be given to our Male & Female Overall Winners, Male & Female Masters Winners (40+), and Male & Female Grand Masters Winners (60+)!
AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIPUTED AT THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.
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Local Clubs & Organizations
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Club[email protected] (940) 206-7918