Dash & Splash 5K
Dash & Splash 5K is a running race on January 1, 2027 in Palestine, TX, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- January 1, 2027 (177 days to go)
- Location
- Palestine YMCA, Palestine, TX
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Ring in the New Year with us at the Palestine YMCA on January 1, 2027 as you race through a fun route starting and ending at our pool gates. After crossing the finish line, join the optional polar plunge!
Your 5K registration includes:
- event t-shirt
- finisher medal for first 100 finishers
- chip time
Limited spots available...the first 100 racers are guaranteed a finisher medal and you must register by December 12, 2026 for a guaranteed shirt size. After that, shirt sizes will be first come, first serve.
Schedule:
Packet Pickup - December 31, 2026, all day at Palestine YMCA and January 1, 2027 at 8am.
Race starts at 9am on January 1, 2027 near the Steven Bennett Park pool entrance!
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
59°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Palestine 2 Ne, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Palestine, TX
Population
18,888
as of 2023
City Elevation
480 ft
Nearest Airport
TYR
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport · 43 mi
Major Hub
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 102 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
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Dash & Splash 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Palestine than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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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
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Dash & Splash 5K
Jan 1, 2027