
FireAnt 5K & Tour de FireAnt Bike Ride is a road cycling and running race on October 10, 2026 in Marshall, TX, with entry fees from $20 to $50.
From the Organizer
The 44th Annual FireAnt Festival features the FireAnt 5K Race as well as the 33rd Annual TourDeFireAnt Bike Ride!
Tour DeFireAnt 5K and Bike Ride!! official website
October 10, 2026
Day of registration for BOTH EVENTS will be held one block west of the Courthouse behind the Roth Law Firm.
All pre-registered participants are guaranteed a t-shirt and swag bag. Prize drawing following both events.
5K will begin at 8:00 a.m. / Registration 7:00 a.m.
Breakfast tacos will be served to registrants as desired, before or after the race.
There will be one water station on the route.
Tour de FireAnt Bike ride will begin at 9 a.m. / Registration 8:00 a.m.
Choose between 14mi, 38mi, or 100k. Rest stops & port a johns provided.
Free street tacos & beer will be served around 11 am. (Beer served only to athletes over 21, courtesy of beverage sponsor, R&K Distributors)
REGISTRATION FEES
For pre-registered pricing, the entry has to be received by 10/01/26. After that date, regular pricing applies. NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE
5K Only – $20 Pre-registered/$25 Day of event
Bike Ride Only – $35 Pre-registered/$40 Day of event
5K AND Bike Ride Combo – $50 Pre-registered/$60 Day of event
All events will be held regardless of weather unless conditions are deemed hazardous as determined by the City of Marshall Department of Emergency Management.
For more information: Phone: (903)935-7868 Email: info@marshalltexas.com
REGISTRATION TO OPEN 8/26/26
Check out this route on Strava: https://strava.app.link/Tp9Kihm495b — 13.9 mi Marshall Ride Route
Check out this route on Strava: https://strava.app.link/3bympkB495b — 38.2 mi Marshall Ride Route
Check out this route on Strava: https://strava.app.link/g7CbrME495b — 62.5 mi Marshall Ride Route
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
81°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Marshall, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
GGG
East Texas Regional Airport · 23 mi
Major Hub
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 146 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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