6 running, walking, and fun run events in Southlake, Texas

Join the Southlake Showdown 5K Series – 2026 Winter & Spring Edition and commit to a 19-week run/walk challenge built on consistency, community, and fun no matter the season.

We run every Thursday from January 8 – May 21 (skipping March 19).

Southlake Showdown 5K Series is a free weekly event to get surrounding communities together for some outdoor fun. There is a great route in the middle of Southlake free from traffic that you’ll enjoy. The Southlake Showdown 5K Series can be as challenging as you would like it to be. Hope to see you on Thursday evenings.

For exact times on Thursdays, route information, pics, etc. please visit https://www.mrunderwood.com/ss5ks.

The Texas Distance Festival is now a two-day meet, with events split by distance:

Friday (March 20): ALL 800m & ALL 3200m races

Saturday (March 21): ALL 1600m & ALL 5K races

Athletes may compete in multiple events across both days. All race sections will be run from slowest to fastest, with elite races closing each night. This new format gives runners the opportunity to double up and chase PRs over two days of racing.

Please review the updated schedule when planning entries and travel. This is an open/unattached event; athletes may not represent their schools.

Meet Website

Schedule:

Friday evening: 800-meter and 3200-meter races

Saturday evening: 1600-meter and 5K races

We invite all interested runners—elementary, middle school, and high school—to participate in the North Texas 1600, scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026. The event will take place on the track in the evening and will feature Fully Automatic Timing (F.A.T.).

Please note that this is a non-UIL event. All participants must compete unattached and may not wear school uniforms. A sample schedule from last year’s event is provided below for reference.

The Lonestar Elite is a premier two-day distance running event that brings together top-tier athletes from across the United States to compete on Texas soil in the Mile, 800m, and 3200m.

The 3200m races will take place on Friday evening, while the 800m and Mile races will be held on Saturday evening. The Boys Elite Mile will include a pacer to lead the field through 1200 meters.

Athletes at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels are welcome to register for and compete in multiple events.

Event Dates:

Friday, May 22 & Saturday, May 23, 2026

Schedule:

Friday evening: 3200m races

Saturday evening: 800m & Mile races