It Takes a Village - Childhood Cancer Awareness 5K is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Salado, TX, with an entry fee of $30.
From the Organizer
Place:
Salado Civic Center Parking Lot
601 N. Main Street, Salado, TX 76571
Description:
It Takes a Village 5K Run/Walk
When: Saturday, September 19th
Registration Open: 7:00 am - Race Begins: 8:00 am
$30 per person and includes a t-shirt
To honor two Salado ISD elementary students who are courageously undergoing cancer treatment, the event will benefit McLane Children's Medical Center and Ronald McDonald House to support pediatric cancer research and patient care.
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
89°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Stillhouse Hollow Dam, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
2,292
as of 2023
City Elevation
595 ft
Nearest Airport
GRK
Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield · 19 mi
Major Hub
AUS
Austin Bergstrom International Airport · 53 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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It Takes a Village - Childhood Cancer Awareness 5K
Sep 19, 2026