Running With The Bulls
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Distance
- 1 Mile · 5K
- Price
- $25–$40
From the Organizer
Bring your herd and run with the bulls at the 2026 Running with the Bulls Fun Run and 5K Race at the Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo! Enjoy an easy one-mile fun run or try your time in the 5K.
The races will be held on Saturday, October 10th starting at 8:00 a.m. on the Northeast side of the Extraco Coliseum. Runners will race (or trot) throughout the fairgrounds and end by running with live bulls on the dirt of the Extraco Events Center Coliseum.
Packet Pickup will be: 4:30pm - 6:30pm Friday, October 9th
Packet Pickup Address: First National Bank of Central Texas (1835 N. Valley Mills Drive Waco, TX 76710)
Participation Includes:
* $20 Admission Ticket to any day of your choice for the Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo.
Admission does include concert for select days.
* Finisher Medal (guaranteed until September 1st)
* Race T-shirt (guaranteed until September 1st)
* Race Bib
* Refreshments
* Bragging Rights – not many people can say they’ve ran with bulls.
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
82°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
19%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Waco Dam, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Waco, TX
Population
141,925
as of 2023
City Elevation
533 ft
Nearest Airport
ACT
Waco Regional Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 91 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.
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Days to train
- Race
- Running With The Bulls
- Date
- October 10, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Running With The Bulls?
- Running With The Bulls is a running race held in Waco, Texas on October 10, 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 Running With The Bulls?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Waco, Texas at Extraco Events Center (Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo). Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Running With The Bulls?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Running With The Bulls
Oct 10, 2026