Purple Day 5K
Purple Day 5K is a running race on August 22, 2026 in Early, TX, with entry fees from $15 to $30.
- Date
- August 22, 2026 (28 days to go)
- Location
- Longhorn Stadium, Early, TX
- Price
- $15–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Early Athletic Booster Club’s Annual Purple Day is a fun day for the community to come out and meet our Athletes and Coaching Staff. Purple Day is the largest fundraiser for the Athletic Booster club which uses the funds raised to help the entire Athletic Department as needed. Purple Day will include announcements of the Players & Coaches for all Fall Athletics. Bracelet purchases are available and allow access to an assortment of activities, including, Bounce Houses, Punt, Pass & Kick, Bump, Set & Spike, Trike Races, Nerf Gun Wars, Petting Zoo, and a Cake Walk. We will also have several vendors set up to show off their goods as well as a Silent Auction. Gates open at 5:15pm with announcements starting at 5:45, and games/activities will open following announcements. We are including a 5K and 1 mile FUN RUN to conclude our Day ending in the stadium!
Bring the family-fun for all ages and fitness levels!
Registration Fees (before August 15th) :
5K - $30.00
1Mile- $15.00
Early Longhorn Students(K-12)- $15.00
Registration Fees (after August 15th) :
5K- $35.00
1Mile-$20.00
Early Longhorn Students(K-12)-$15.00
Award Categories:
Age Divisions: Male & Female
12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over
5K: Medals awarded for top Male and Female & and top three in each age division
Pick-Up: 08/22/2026 @7:00 pm
T-Shirts will be 1st come 1st serve
Longhorn Stadium Home Concession Stand
2938 McCullough Dr
Early, Texas 76802
Race Day Schedule:
Walk up registration: 7:00pm-7:45pm
5K Run @ 8:00 p.m.
1Mile: starts at 8:10 p.m.
No Pets, PLEASE!
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
96°
Typical Low
71°
Chance of Rain
16%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Brownwood 2ene, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Early, TX
City Elevation
1,434 ft
Nearest Airport
ABI
Abilene Regional Airport · 62 mi
Major Hub
AUS
Austin Bergstrom International Airport · 133 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Purple Day 5K
Aug 22, 2026