26 running, walking, fun run, and other events in Plano, Texas

Due to inclement weather, this event has been moved to Sunday, February 8th

Welcome all swimmers to the FarOut1000. USMS Sanction #

💦 LIMITED TO 70 REGISTRANTS. GET SIGNED UP EARLY

MEET FEES: $40 price goes up to $45 after 12/31/2025.

All participants must have a USMS annual membership or purchase a USMS one-day pass for $20 to enter. USMS One-day pass is included with registration. If you are a current USMS member, enter your membership number at registration for $20 discount.

💦 NORTH TEXAS LMSC: FIRST MEET FREE PROMOTION If you have never entered a Masters meet, you can enter the meet for FREE! To enter you must be a registered member of North Texas LMSC for 2026. Email our LMSC Chair, Jacky Merianos [email protected]. for verification of membership and to receive your entry coupon.

So, if you are considering swimming in the FarOut 1000 consider this:

Cost for a one-year USMS Membership + free meet entry: $75

Cost for meet entry for a non-USMS Member: $60

Questions? Contact Debra Cortese [email protected]

All US Masters Swimmers are invited to join us in Plano, TX for our the FarOut 1000 swim meet! This meet will be offering one event only, the 1000-yard Freestyle. We encourage our long-distance swimmers and triathletes from all US Masters Swimming Clubs to join us for a morning of peace, love, and swimming. The event is limited to 70 registrants so get signed up early!

Full Meet Details 👇

Sunday, February 8, 2026

Check-in: 7:45AM – 8:30AM

Warm-up: 8:00AM – 9:00M

Meet starts: 9:00AM

Pending the number of entrants, there is a slight chance the meet will be pushed up 1 hour. If this is the case, participants will be notified via email no later than 48 hours out from the start of the meet

MEET DIRECTOR: Frank Cortese

MEET ADMIN: Jacky Merianos

HEAD REFEREE: TBD

LOCATION

Oak Point Recreational Center [6000 Jupiter Rd, Plano, TX 75074]

ELIGIBILITY

Open to all USMS registered participants. Your USMS number will be collected upon registration. One day USMS event passes will be available for those who are not registered USMS registered participants. All competitors must be 18 years of age on or before 2/8/2026.

FACILITY

The Oak Point Recreational Center is home to a 50-meter by 25-yard lap pool. For this event, the pool will be arranged with bulk heads to create an 8 lane 25-yard competition pool. A minimum of 10 25-yard warmup/cool down lanes will be available during the duration of the competition. Bathrooms are available on both levels of the building. Men and women’s locker rooms will be available for athletes on the pool deck level.

There are bleachers in the facility that will be open to athletes and spectators to use. Please feel free to bring your own blankets, cushions, etc. to make yourself more comfortable.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The pool will be set up in Short Course Yards. The length of the competition course is in compliance and on file with USMS in accordance with articles 105.1.7 and 106.2.1, but as a bulkhead course, is subject to length confirmation. Eligibility of times for USMS Top 10 and records will be contingent on verification of bulkhead placement.

Timing System:The primary timing system being used will be manual timing. There will be a minimum of two hand timers per lane. Final times will be averaged. Times from this competition will be eligible for USMS Top 10 consideration, but not for world or USMS records.

MEET RULES

The 2026 USMS rules will govern the conduct of the meet.

AGE GROUPS

Individual age groups are as follows: 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, etc. Age for the meet is determined by the age of the athlete on 2/8/2026. Competitors must be 18 years of age on or before 2/8/2026.

ENTRY FEE

There is a $40 entry fee for all USMS registered members. ($45 after 12/31/2025) This will be collected upon registration. If you are a non-USMS member, there is an additional $20 one-event registration pass required. The total entry fee for non-USMS participants is $60 ($65 after 12/31/2025)

📣 NORTH TEXAS LMSC: FIRST MEET FREE PROMOTION

If this is your first ever swim meet, you can enter the meet for FREE! To enter you must be a registered member of North Texas LMSC for 2026. Email our LMSC Chair, Jacky Merianos ([email protected]) for verification of membership and to receive your entry coupon.

Cost for a one-year USMS Membership + free meet entry: $75

Cost for meet entry for a non-USMS Member: $60

ORDER OF EVENTS AND SEEDING

1 Event, Mixed Gender, 1000yd Freestyle

The 1,000-yard Freestyle will be seeded slowest to fastest with men and women combined. All results will be broken up by gender and by age group, and awards will be handed out accordingly.

EVENT TIME LIMIT

Masters must be able to complete the 1000 Freestyle in 30 minutes or under

REGISTRATION

Meet registration will be accepted ONLINE ONLY via the following link: https://FarOut1000.com . Deck and mail entries will not be accepted. All online entries will be confirmed by email from Run Sign-Up.

Important Run Sign-Up Information: When registering on Run Sign-up, the cost will initially show up as $60. When master swimmers enter their USMS ID, the cost will drop to $40.

This competition is limited to 70 entrants and will fill on a first-come-first-serve basis. Registration will automatically close once we hit our event capacity or on Friday, January 23rd at midnight – whichever comes first.

POSITIVE CHECK-IN AND SCRATCHING

There will be no positive check-in for this meet. However, we highly encourage individuals to email the meet director and let us know if you are no longer able to attend. No fines or penalties will be handed out for swimmers who no show/scratch at the meet. No refunds given for scratches or no shows.

HEAT SHEETS

Heat Sheets will be emailed out on the morning Saturday, February 7th to all participants. They will also be available on the pool deck the day of the meet.

LAP COUNTERS: Plastic lap counters will be available for use, though swimmers are responsible for finding someone to count for them. Electonic equipment, such as smart watches and smart goggles are not permitted for use during races per rule 102.12.1E in the 2025 USMS Rule Book.

🏆 MEET RESULTS AND AWARDS

Themed awards given for individual 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the following age groups: 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-90, etc. Awards must be picked up at the meet.

CONCESSIONS

Snacks, coffee and concessions will be provided complimentary to all swimmers and volutneersand will be self-serve. We will have water, gatorade, coffee, fruit and snacks.

MEET T-SHIRTS

FarOut 1000 t-shirts will be available to purchase with registration for a nominal fee. Limited quantities will be available for purchase at meet.

Spring Swim Clinic is a single-day clinic in 2026!

Tri-Now’s Spring Foundation and Form© Swim Clinic has helped hundreds of athletes. This clinic is for:

• Beginner to intermediate triathletes eager to enhance their form, endurance, speed, and water confidence!

• Experienced triathletes aiming to refine their technique and elevate their swim performance to the next level!

• Open to ages 18 and up

All participants receive a goody bag!

Come ready to swim! You’ll get hands-on instruction and ample practice as you progress through Tri-Now’s Swim Foundation and Form, mastering essential technique drills and refining your swim fitness. Boost your endurance and achieve peak performance with tailored interval training, and you’ll even learn some open water skills.

Spring Swim Clinic is limited to 25 participants

Clinic Schedule Sunday 2/22:

12:30PM – Check-In

1:00 -2:00PM Clinic Session 1

2:00 – 2:25PM Break (snacks provided)

2:30 – 4:00PM Clinc Session 2

Fees:

by 2/1/2026 $99

after 2/1/2026 $129

tri-now members: 20% off

Run Different is honored to present our first ever RARE DISEASE DAY 5K! Rare Disease Day is observed on February 28th each year to raise awareness for the 300 million people worldwide living with rare diseases. Help us bring attention to this often-overlooked cause! Finishers will receive a CUSTOM EVENT-THEMED MEDAL! Those who place top FOUR in their age group will win an ADDITIONAL AWARD MEDAL!

Registration Includes:

• Event-themed participation t-shirt (5K & 1M) REGISTER BY 02/14 TO GAURANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE

• Custom Finisher Medal (5K & 1M)

• Eligibility for Age Group Awards (5K ONLY)

Age groups will be awarded 3 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/F45-49, 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.

The Plano Pacers Bead Bash 5K/15K and Kids K will be held on Feb 28th, at Windhaven Meadows Park. The 5K/15K will start at 8:00. The Kids K will start at about 9:30, after the main event. Course layouts can be found here.

Inactive or prospective members can go here to process your membership transactions. Active members do not need to pre-register, just bring your chip and run. If you are a new member show up before 7:30 to pick up a chip from the membership table.

For non-members, online guest registration is available here.

The Kid's K is free and open to all. Kid's K registration will done in-person right before the Kid's K race @ ~9:00AM. Listen for the announcement.

Inactive members and unpaid guests are always welcome to run with us but won't be chip timed or included in the results/awards.

This is year 10!!!

Deafinitely Not Different 5k and Fun Run is a run/walk that benefits students who attend Plano Regional Day School Program for the Deaf.

Your participation could...

• help feed a family so that they can attend an Information Fair to learn more about deafness and resources,

• fund a field trip for our preschoolers to pick up new vocabulary from real life experiences,

• provide entry into competitions with kids across the country for our teens,

• buy books for our middle schoolers to use for Battle of the Books,

• and provide extra learning materials for our students and families to use.

These activities are spread out throughout the year. Regardless of when they take place, YOU get to help us create memories that last a lifetime!

Plano Regional Day School Program for the Deaf provides services for over 500 families of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in Collin County, Richardson, and Coppell. Help us provide language rich opportunities to our babies all the way up to graduating Seniors!

A shirt is included with registration! Volunteers also get a shirt!

Thank you for supporting us year after year!

Families and Staff receive a discount. Contact us for the coupon code! :)

RACE HAPPENS RAIN OR SHINE. :)

Our Plano Pacers Spring Scamper 5K, 10-Mile and Kids K will be held March 28th at 8AM at Windhaven Meadows Park. The Kids K should start at about 9:30AM. This is our first event at the 10M distance and a should be a fun one.

Members with chips do not need to check in or register online, just bring your chip to the event and run. Members who recently joined, or have not already picked up their chip can pick their chips up at the Membership table on race day (before 7:30 AM). Prior to 6:00pm the night before the race, new members can sign-up or existing members can renew online here.

Guests: Guest preregistration is available online here. Pre-registered guests can pick up a bib before 7:30AM in the registration area on race day.

The Kid's K is free and open to all kids. No need to register in advance.

April 4th, 2026

Join us for the 2026 Hope Run for Hunger 5K Run!

• Adults: $60

• Kids 12 and Under: $30

• Family of 4: $99 ( $20 additional entrants apply)

Easter Egg Hunt 🪺🐇

The Easter Egg Hunt is for ages 12 and under and will take place immediately following the 5K run. Eggs will be hidden throughout a specified area, filled with goodies and surprises. In addition, we’ll have fun activities for the whole family to enjoy!

Race Schedule

7:30 AM - Race Day Registration Opens

8:30 AM - Kids Run Start (ages 12 and under)

9:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk Start (adults ages 13 and up)

10:00 AM - Lunch Served

11:00 AM - Easter Egg Hunt for Kids (ages 12 and under)

11:30 AM - Awards Ceremony for Sponsors

12:00 PM - Awards Ceremony for Race Winners

12:30 PM - Group Photos

Package Pickup

Friday, April 3rd, 2026

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The Source of Hope

1108 West Parker Road Suite #102 , Plano, Texas 75075

(If you can’t make it to package pickup, you can pick up your package on Saturday, April 3, 2025 at the event, but we highly recommend attending the Friday pickup to receive your swag bag!)

Awards

• Top 3 Overall Male – The fastest runners who will leave the competition in the dust!

• Top 3 Overall Female – These fierce women will take the podium and claim their victory!

• Top 3 Overall Kids – Our future champions who will race with heart and spirit!

The winners will receive medals and special recognition for their impressive feats of speed and endurance. Be sure to stick around for the awards ceremony after the race to celebrate our incredible runners!

Registration

Registration closes at 9:00 AM on Saturday, April 4, 2026. There will be onsite registration available on the day of the event.

Contact

For questions, or if interested in becoming a sponsor, vendor, or volunteer, please reach out to us at:

Phone: 469-969-0244

Email: [email protected]

Free entries are available for infants in strollers and pets. Please contact us to apply or if you have any further questions!

The Islamic Relief Chapter at UTD is hosting a Charity 5K run designed to bring together students, families, and members of the greater DFW community through fitness and service.

Participants will take part in a 5K run supporting Seeds of Sadaqah, in partnership with DFWROS, an initiative dedicated to serving the local refugee communities right here in Dallas. Every dollar raised goes directly toward supporting our neighbors in need!

The event is open to runners of all levels, from college students and young professionals to experienced runners and families, creating an inclusive environment where participants can stay active, and make a real difference

Our Plano Pacers Hall of Fame Run 3K, 8K and Kids K will be held April 18th at 8AM at Windhaven Meadows Park. The Kids K should start at about 9:00AM after the 8K.

Our club will induct new members into the Pacer Hall of Fame during the awards presentation. These honorees have been involved in the continued success of the club that is over 40 years old. Please visit the website homepage and look in the "Club" tab to find the bios of the current Pacer Hall Of Fame members.

Members with chips do not need to check in or register online, just bring your chip to the event and run. Members who recently joined, or have not already picked up their chip can pick their chips up at the Membership table on race day (before 7:30 AM). Prior to 6:00pm the night before the race, new members can sign-up or existing members can renew online here.

Guest preregistration is available online here. Pre-registered guests can pick up a bib before 7:45AM in the registration area on race day. There will be no walk up guest registration (or membership transactions) at this event.

The Kid's K is free and open to all kids. No need to register in advance.

Come join us at the Red Tail Pavilion for the 5th annual TIPS Charity Run. The race takes place at the scenic Oak Point Park in Plano, TX, and features a single-loop 5K course that is ideal for competitive runners looking to set a personal best or for those who prefer a supportive walk.

The morning begins with a pre-run Zumba warm-up and high-energy entertainment to kick off the day. All participants get a technical T shirt and a finisher medal.

❤️ Giving Back

All proceeds from the run will benefit the following organizations:

• The Samaritan Inn: A homeless shelter operating since 1984 and one of the largest facilities for unhoused neighbors in North Texas. https://saminn.org/

• The TIPS Charity Clinic

If you are interested in volunteer or sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you there and appreciate your support of these important local causes.

2026 IN-PERSON SHOOTS AND LADDERS 5K & 10K

SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026

Join us for the 8th Annual Shoots and Ladders, benefiting Plano Police Association and Plano Firefighters Association. Walk, jog, or run! This event is for all fitness levels. The Red Tail Pavilion at Oak Point Park is the perfect Start/Finish location for a 5K and 10K run. Runners and walkers will enjoy a beautiful route through Oak Point Park and nature preserve.

RACE SWAG

All participants receive a tech shirt, a BLINKING LIGHTS Finisher medal, and a custom bib.

Unable to attend? No worries - participate as a Virtual Runner. Registration includes virtual bib, shirt, and finisher medal.

Learn more about the 2026 VIRTUAL Event HERE.

Visit the RACE WEBSITE for additional information such as parking, bib transfers, course maps, packet pickup, inclement weather, etc.

The party continues into 2026 plus Fleet Feet is turning 50!

Global Running Day celebrates what makes running so special–camaraderie and friendship, endorphins and accomplishment, and the chance to challenge your personal limits. Whether it’s you first 5K or your fiftieth, we invite you to join us to celebrate.

We'll have Chilangos Tacos, Shake Shack will be providing drinks, local health and wellness vendors, and most of all YOU, to make it a great time!

Brooks is on board once again with more details to follow!

Prizes

1st place Male and Female - Brooks shoes up to $200

2nd place Male and Female - Shokz OpenRun Pro 2

3rd place Male and Female - Nutrition and sock bundle

New this year, there will be age group awards!

Stay connected:

• Follow on Facebook: Fleet Feet DFW

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• Find us on Strava: Fleet Feet DFW Run Club

• Find community at your local Fleet Feet www.fleetfeet.com/s/dallas

• Sign up for our newsletters and join the Fleet Feet Rewards Program

The Plano Pacers Remembrance 5K and Kid's K will be held on May 30th, 2025 at Windhaven Meadows Park. The 5K will start at 8:00am. The Kid's K will start at about 9:00am, after the main event. Course layouts can be found here.

Inactive or prospective members can click here to process membership transactions. Active members do not need to register, just show up with your chip and run. If you are a new member or don't have a chip, arrive early (before 7:30am) to pick one up from the membership table.

Guest preregistration is available online here. Pre-registered guests can pick up a bib before 7:30AM in the registration area on race day.

The Kid's K is free and open to all kids. No need to register in advance.

Our Plano Pacers Millet Mile & Ken Ashby 5K will be held June 27th at 7:30AM at Windhaven Meadows Park. The 1M race will begin at 7:30am, the 5K at ~8:00, and the Kids K should start at about 9:00AM.

Members with chips do not need to register online or check-in, just bring your chip to the event and run. Members who recently joined, or have not already picked up their chip can pick their chips up at the Membership table on race day (before 7:00 AM). New members can sign-up or existing members can renew online here.

Guests: Guest preregistration is available online here. Pre-registered guests can pick up a bib before 7:00AM in the registration area on race day.

The Kid's K is free and open to all kids. No need to register in advance.