Community Connection 5K
Community Connection 5K is a running race on August 1, 2026 in Killeen, TX, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- August 1, 2026 (9 days to go)
- Location
- Lions Club Park, Killeen, TX
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Community Connection 5K is more than a race — it’s a chance for our city to come together for a worthy cause. Join us on August 1st, 2026, at Lions Club Park in Killeen for a family‑friendly event focused on health, unity, and giving back.
This year’s race proudly benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Central Texas, supporting programs that empower local youth with mentorship, leadership development, and opportunities that matter. Whether you’re running, walking, or showing up for community, you’ll be part of a welcoming environment built on connection and encouragement.
The HWDS Foundation is committed to strengthening mental and physical well‑being through movement, mentorship, and community support. Proceeds from this event fuel our initiatives and directly support the Boys & Girls Club of Central Texas.
Early Packet Pickup:
July 30–31
Honest Juicery (201 E Central Texas Expy #1210, Harker Heights, TX 76548)
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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
98°
Typical Low
74°
Chance of Rain
11%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Killeen, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Killeen, TX
Population
156,144
as of 2023
City Elevation
849 ft
Nearest Airport
GRK
Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield · 6 mi
Major Hub
AUS
Austin Bergstrom International Airport · 62 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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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Make it a Racecation
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Community Connection 5K
Aug 1, 2026