REAL LIFE 5k/10k 2026
REAL LIFE 5k/10k 2026 is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Selma, TX.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (6 days to go)
- Location
- The Real Life Center, Selma, TX
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Real Life 5K/10K
Experience a one-of-a-kind race at Retama Park — one of only four live horse racing tracks in Texas — where you’ll run (or walk) the same turf course as the horses.
Race Experience
**THIS YEAR'S RACE IS 100% SOLD OUT**
(There will be NO Race Day registration available)
- Certified 5K & 10K courses (10k is two loops of the 5k course)
- Professional chip timing by IAAP
- Performance running hat for all fundraisers*
- Live announcements by Gladys Ornelas
- 5-year age group awards (by gender) for competitive divisions
- Custom finisher medals for all finishers
- Post-race party featuring DJ Paul
- See FAQs for detailed terrain information (turf track surface).
*Runners MUST donate $25 or more in order to receive reward
Packet Pickup
- Option 1 - Early Pickup - Friday 9/11/2026: From 3:45pm - 7:00pm
- Real Life Center (Home of Real Life Community Outreach)
16765 Lookout Road, Selma, TX 78154 - Early Packet Pickup is Highly Encouraged!
- Real Life Center (Home of Real Life Community Outreach)
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Race Day – Saturday 9/12/2026: Beginning at 5:00 PM
- Real Life Center (Home of Real Life Community Outreach)
- 16765 Lookout Road, Selma, TX 78154
- NOTE: This year's race is 100% SOLD OUT - There will be NO Race Day registration available
Please note: No strollers or dogs allowed in the race.
Race Contact
For questions, please contact Race Director:
Agatha McRill – rd@reallife.org
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 9/12
High
97°
Low
—
Conditions
Mostly sunny
Chance of Rain
12%
Wind
5 to 15 mph
Host City
About Selma, TX
Nearest Airport
SAT
San Antonio International Airport · 12 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 REAL LIFE 5k/10k 2026, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
6
Days to train
- Race
- REAL LIFE 5k/10k 2026
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- The Real Life Center, Selma, TX
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REAL LIFE 5k/10k 2026
Sep 12, 2026