Pioneer Pace 5K Run/Walk is a running race on April 3, 2027 in Denton, TX, with entry fees from $10 to $20.
From the Organizer
Together to reduce local hunger and food insecurity!
The Food & Nutrition Network is proud to present the 32nd annual, Pioneer Pace 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, April 3rd, 2027 at 8:30 am. All proceeds will support the Tarrant Area Food Bank which serves over 146,000 households every year, and the North Texas Food Bank which provides over 70 million meals every year to local hungry and food insecure people.
The race takes place around the beautiful TWU campus. It starts and finishes at the Old Main Circle.
Winning Categories Awarded Trophy for 1st place, 2nd & 3rd place receive medals!
Top 3: Under 18 (5k)
Top 3: Male (Ages 18+, 5k)
Top 3: Female (Ages 18+, 5k)
Please plan to arrive by 7:30 am to pick up your race day runner bag and/or register if you didn’t do so before. Before the race you may want to check out our sponsors, stretch, socialize, and take pictures. Race announcements and dynamic warm-up will start by 8:15 am, so everyone is ready to start the 5k or 2-mile run, fun run/walk by 8:30 am. Stay tuned after for winners and more!
Race schedule:
7:15 am - 8:00 am _______ Runner bag pick up & Race day registration
8:00 - 8:15 am __________Race Announcements
8:15 - 8:30 am __________Dynamic warm-up
8:30 am __________Race will officially begin
9:45 - 10:30 am__________Results Announcements, Giveaways, and Awards Ceremony
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
73°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Denton 2 Se, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
146,987
as of 2023
City Elevation
644 ft
Nearest Airport
DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport · 22 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
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Pioneer Pace 5K Run/Walk
Apr 3, 2027