Miles That Matter - Steps for Strength
Miles That Matter - Steps for Strength is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Rowlett, TX, with entry fees from $20 to $35.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (94 days to go)
- Location
- 8022 Watercress St, Rowlett, TX
- Price
- $20–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Support the Spina Bifida Association of North Texas!
Join us for a fun-filled day of community, strength, and support! Proceeds benefit the SBANT Spina Bifida Association of North Texas, helping provide advocacy, education, and resources for individuals and families affected by spina bifida since 1973.
Registration Includes:
- Event T-shirt included for the first 35 registered participants. Additional event T-shirts will be available for purchase while supplies last, with all proceeds benefiting the Spina Bifida Association of North Texas.
- Finisher medal
- Post-race refreshments and snacks
- A day of fun for the whole family for a good cause!
Come run, walk, or cheer with us as we make a difference for the spina bifida community!
Can't attend? Consider making an additional donation to support SBANT.
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
77°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lavon Dam, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rowlett, TX
Population
64,139
as of 2023
City Elevation
482 ft
Nearest Airport
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 18 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Miles That Matter - Steps for Strength, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
94
Days to train
- Race
- Miles That Matter - Steps for Strength
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- 8022 Watercress St, Rowlett, TX
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Running
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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Miles That Matter - Steps for Strength
Oct 17, 2026