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Texas Heat

Date
August 15, 2026
Distance
Texas Heat 5K · Texas Heat 5 Miler · Texas Heat 1 Miler

From the Organizer

Beat the Texas heat and run a 5K or 5 Miler in Waxahachie, Texas on August 15th. Featuring a NEW location in 2026, come out and test your mental and physical endurance.  Participants receive a gender specific shirt. Finishers receive a medal.  

Packet Pick-Up

Friday, August 14th, 12:00-6:00pm 

Race Day, Saturday, August 15th, 6:00-7:00am near the Start Line

Race Day Schedule 

  • Packet Pick-up, August 15th, 6:00-7:00am 
  • Warm Up at 6:40
  • National Anthem at 6:55
  • All events start at 7:00am 

 

Distances & Pricing

Texas Heat 5K7 AMRegister →
Texas Heat 5 Miler7 AMRegister →
Texas Heat 1 Miler7 AMRegister →

Race Location

About This Sport

From Endurance Grid's Founder

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Texas Heat?
Texas Heat is a running event held in Waxahachie, TX. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
When and where is the Texas Heat?
Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Waxahachie, TX at Getzander Park, Waxahachie, TX. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Texas Heat?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

Texas Heat

Aug 15, 2026

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