Run Fest
- Date
- August 15, 2026
- Distance
- 5k · 10k · 15k
From the Organizer
Culture, music, and miles. Run Fest is a chip-timed 5K, 10K, and 15K run festival in Plano, TX with a curated 2000s throwback and Afrobeats from start to finish. This isn't your typical summer race — the finish line is just the beginning.
Saturday, August 15th, 2026 | 7:00 AM | Red Tail Pavilion at Oak Point Park, Plano TX
Post-race festival featuring live DJ, local food vendors, and a curated vendor market. Open to all ages. Families welcome. Custom race jersey and limited-edition finisher medal included with every registration.
Produced by Johnson Run Series, a Dallas-based nonprofit putting culture over competition.
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
95°
Typical Low
75°
Chance of Rain
18%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Richardson, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Plano, TX
Population
287,339
as of 2023
Elevation
639 ft
Nearest Airport
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 15 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run Fest, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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 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 Run Fest?
- Run Fest is a running race held in Plano, Texas on August 15, 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 Run Fest?
- Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Plano, Texas at 2801 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run Fest?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run Fest
Aug 15, 2026