
From the Organizer
We are gearing up for the 11th annual Running of the Bulldogs is at McKinney North High School!! The mile run will begin at 8:30am while the 5K will be at 9:00am. The race benefits the MNHS Cross Country/Track & Field teams. The course features beautiful rolling hills through Timber Creek neighborhood, starting on McKinney North HS campus and finishing the last 300m on the MNHS track!
Finisher ribbons for the mile participants! and 5K custom medals you DON'T want to miss!
Top male & female runners will each receive a pair of sunglasses from Sunglass Hut and a $150 gift card to Fleet Feet! Top finisher in each age group, each gender earns a trophy!
Bounce houses, local artisans, food trucks, coffee, live music and face painting too!
SHIRT/BIB PICK-UP WILL BE OCTOBER 24TH AT THE PICKLEMAN'S LOCATION (4020 W University Dr, Ste 400, McKinney) from 10am-noon and from 3-6:30pm.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
51°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mckinney Municipal Airport, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
202,314
as of 2023
Elevation
630 ft
Nearest Airport
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 28 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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2025 11th Annual Running of the Bulldogs Fun Run
Oct 24, 2026