Mountain Lakes Mania 5K & 10K
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Distance
- 10K · 5K · Sleep In Supporter
From the Organizer
The Mountain Lakes Ranch Social Committee is excited to kick off the fifth 5K/10K Mountain Lakes Mania. This is one of the most challenging 10K courses in Texas! The race will begin at the Fitness Track on Beacon Lake Drive. All race proceeds directly support the social events at MLR. These events include the quarterly breakfasts, summer picnic, game nights and holiday celebrations. This event features an early registration themed race shirt, provides official chip time results by RACE DAY EVENT SERVICES, and takes participants on a challenging scenic route through MLR.
Registration:
Pre-registration (before October 27th)
10K: $30 per person ages 12 and up; t-shirt guaranteed (11 and under $25)
5K: $25 per person ages 12 and up; t-shirt guaranteed (11 and under $20)
After October 27th and race day registration:
10K: $35 per person ages 12 and up; no t-shirt (11 and under $30)
5K: $30 per person ages 12 and up; no t-shirt (11 and under $25)
Sleep-In Supporter (Until October 27th only)
Only $20.00
Can’t get up that early? No worries!!! Show your support from the comfort of home in your jammies! Registrants will receive a t-shirt, but will not be assigned a bib or be eligible for awards. Your packet will be available at packet pick up and you must be registered by October 27th.
AWARDS
Medals will be awarded to the overall male and female, plus top three male and female finishers in the following age groups: 11 & under, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
RACE DAY ITINERARY (*subject to change)
Race packet pickup 7:00 am
Race Day registration 7:00 am
10K start time 8:00
5K start time 8:30
Volunteers and Sponsors Needed:
MLR social committee will be looking for volunteers to assist with the race day (check-in, water stations, snacks). OR if you would like to be an event sponsor, contact Sheila Dove granadove@gmail.com OR Z Smith at zwriter@msn.com
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
72°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Stephenville, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bluff Dale, TX
Elevation
979 ft
Nearest Airport
MWL
Mineral Wells Regional Airport · 34 mi
Major Hub
DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport · 73 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Mountain Lakes Mania 5K & 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Mountain Lakes Mania 5K & 10K
- Date
- November 7, 2026
Coming Up
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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.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
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)
- What is the Mountain Lakes Mania 5K & 10K?
- Mountain Lakes Mania 5K & 10K is a running race held in Bluff Dale, Texas on November 7, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Mountain Lakes Mania 5K & 10K?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Bluff Dale, Texas at Mountain Lakes Ranch – Skyline Park, Bluff Dale, TX. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Mountain Lakes Mania 5K & 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Mountain Lakes Mania 5K & 10K
Nov 7, 2026