Chicken Trot 5K Run/Walk
Chicken Trot 5K Run/Walk is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Center, TX, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (79 days to go)
- Location
- 1255 Tenaha St, Center, TX
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Why did the chicken cross the road? To run in the 2026 East Texas Poultry Festival 5K Chicken Trot, sponsored by Cline Family Medicine . Join us again this year for the Annual 5K Chicken Trot on Saturday, October 3rd at 8am at Portacool Park. It is always a fun event, with proceeds going to the Center Rotary Club. Register now, and join the fun!
Early Bird Registration is $25 but ends August 28th. Afterwards, Registration fee is $30. Registration includes a tee shirt and an entrance button to the 50th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival, good for all three days. You can register online here at runsignup.com or contact the Chamber of Commerce.
Thank you to all the 5k Sponsors: Cline Family Medicine, Presenting Sponsor; Cline Family Medicine, Award Sponsor; The Forge, Refreshment Sponsor; and Tee Shirt Sponsors, All Hours Fitness, Debrah J. Worsham, DDS, Sandhill Wrecker Service, LLC.
For more information contact the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at 936-598-3682 or info@shelbycountychamber.com.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
84°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Center, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Center, TX
Population
5,198
as of 2023
City Elevation
351 ft
Nearest Airport
SHV
Shreveport Regional Airport · 50 mi
Major Hub
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental Airport · 142 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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Chicken Trot 5K Run/Walk
Oct 3, 2026