
Dean Granger Memorial 5K is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Orange, TX, with an entry fee of $30.
From the Organizer
Team Granger 5K
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start Time: 7:30 AM
New for 2026
Kids’ Race added this year. Bring the whole family out to participate.
Registration
Register early to save and guarantee your race shirt.
Participants must register by September 8 to receive a race shirt.
Race Details
The 5K is a professionally timed race. Medals will be awarded by age group and gender (male and female).
Age Groups
Overall Awards
Fastest Male
Fastest Female
Cash Giveaway
$1,000 Team Granger Cash Machine
One participant will be randomly selected to win.
Early Packet Pick-Up
Friday, October 2, 2026
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Granger Chevrolet Service Area
Additional Information
Event day details will be emailed to all registered participants.
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
86°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Port Arthur Se Tx Ap, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
19,178
as of 2023
City Elevation
13 ft
Nearest Airport
BPT
Jack Brooks Regional Airport · 17 mi
Major Hub
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental Airport · 92 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
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
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.
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.
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Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Orange 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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Dean Granger Memorial 5K
Oct 3, 2026