From the Organizer
Dodge City Days Shootout – 5K & 1 Mile Race
Join us for one of Dodge City’s longest-running and most anticipated events! The Dodge City Days Shootout Race . Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy the excitement, this event offers something for everyone in the heart of historic downtown.
📍 Event Details
Date: Saturday, July 25
Location: Downtown Dodge City (2nd Ave & Gunsmoke St)
⏰ Schedule
6:00 – 7:00 AM: Race Day Registration
7:30 AM: 5K Start
9:00 AM: 1 Mile Start
🏅 Age Divisions (Male & Female)
10 & Under
11–12
13–14
15–16
17–19
20–29
30–39
40–49
50–59
60 & Up
💲 Entry Fees
Early Registration (by July 20): $25
Late Registration (after July 20): $30
You can run both races for one entry fee.
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
94°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dodge City, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
27,652
as of 2023
City Elevation
2,562 ft
Nearest Airport
DDC
Dodge City Regional Airport · 3 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
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Dodge City Days 5k & 1 Mile Shootout, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
Founders Weekend: Whiskey Run 5k
Less than a mile away
2026 Wild West Fest 5K
87 miles away
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89 miles away
Haskell County's Run for the Money 5K/1 MILE
46 miles away
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 the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Dodge City Days 5k & 1 Mile Shootout
Jul 25, 2026