
From the Organizer
Salado's favorite 5K is back!
Run, jog or walk to support the award-winning Salado Eagle Band!
Race through the scenic Mill Creek neighborhood, starting and finishing at the Salado Civic Center. This chip-timed event is part of the Cen-Tex Race Series, with awards for overall male and female finishers and the top three in each age group (11&U, 12–15, 16–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34 … 70+). No duplicate awards. Awards ceremony immediately follows the race.
Race Morning Schedule —
7:00–7:45 AM -- Pre-registrant check-in, bib pickup & t-shirt distribution
8:00AM -- Race begins!!!
Race-day registration available ($35, credit card only — bring your phone or tablet)
T-shirts: Guaranteed for all entries received by October 30, 2026. Very limited quantities available on race day after that date.
Events
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
70°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Stillhouse Hollow Dam, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
2,292
as of 2023
Elevation
595 ft
Nearest Airport
GRK
Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield · 19 mi
Major Hub
AUS
Austin Bergstrom International Airport · 53 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Salado Band Mustache Dash 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
159
Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
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.
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)
Salado Band Mustache Dash 5K
Nov 14, 2026