
From the Organizer
Race Schedule
Packet Pickup Time, Date, & Location TBD
Saturday, November 7, 2026
7:30AM - Race day packet pickup/check-in opens
8:30AM - Race day packet pickup/check-in closes
8:45AM - Welcome & opening ceremony
8:55AM - Kids Dash START
9:00AM - 5K START
This schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the race director.
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
71°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jacksonville.
Host City
City Elevation
513 ft
Nearest Airport
TYR
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport · 28 mi
Major Hub
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 110 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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From Endurance Grid
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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.
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3rd Annual Fostering 5K
Nov 7, 2026