
9TH Annual
9th Annual Lakeside 5K and Family Fun Run and Trunk or Treat Benefiting Ally's Wish is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Flower Mound, TX, with entry fees from $35 to $45.
From the Organizer
🎉 Ally’s Wish 9th Annual 5K & 1 Mile and Trunk or Treat
📍 In Partnership with Lakeside Village
🗓 Saturday, October 31, 2026 | Lakeside Village, Flower Mound
We are thrilled to invite you to the 9th Annual Ally’s Wish 5K & 1 Mile, and trunk or Treat hosted in partnership with the beautiful Lakeside Village community. Mark your calendars and join us for a morning of movement, memory-making, and meaningful impact as we celebrate the moms and families Ally’s Wish serves.
This is more than just a race — it’s a day filled with joy, family fun, and community spirit, featuring:
👟 5K Run
👨👩👧👦 1-Mile Family Fun Run
🎭 Dress-Up Contest
🐾 Dog Costume Contest
🎨 Face Painting
🍬 Trunk or Treat!
Whether you’re running, walking, cheering, or sponsoring — you’re helping create lasting memories for moms bravely battling terminal illnesses while raising children.
💜 About Ally’s Wish
Ally’s Wish, Inc. is a Flower Mound-based nonprofit that grants last wishes to young terminally ill mothers with children. Founded in memory of Allyson Hendrickson, we provide wishes in the form of experiences, services, trips, or tangible gifts — each one a lasting memory for the children they leave behind. Each wish averages $5,000, and to date, more than 400 wishes have been granted to families across North Texas and beyond.
🤝 How You Can Support
There are many ways to get involved, including:
Becoming a branding sponsor
Sponsoring a water station
Registering a corporate or group team of 10+
Participating as an on-site vendor
Signing up as an individual racer or walker
Every dollar makes an impact — helping grant beautiful, lasting wishes for families during incredibly difficult times.
Sponsorship deadline: October 5, 2026 to receive full benefits
Learn more and sign up: AllysWish.org
🕘 Schedule of Events:
Time: Activity:
6:30–7:30 AM Race Registration
7:30 AM 1Mile Family Fun Run
8:00 AM 5K Race Start
8:45 AM Awards Ceremony (1845 Patio)
9:00–11:00 AM Family Fun/Trunk Or Treat
Come run, laugh, cheer, and celebrate — because every step helps grant a wish. 💜
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
72°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Grapevine Dam, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
2,257
as of 2023
City Elevation
597 ft
Nearest Airport
DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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9th Annual Lakeside 5K and Family Fun Run and Trunk or Treat Benefiting Ally's Wish
Oct 31, 2026