Step Up for Seniors 5K
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 1 Mile
From the Organizer
We are working to fight senior isolation and food insecurity in Hood County! All proceeds raised from Step Up for Seniors will go to the Hood County Senior Center, where we provide daily meals, activities, and social events for our Senior community as well as our Meals on Wheels program, which is able to provide over 1000 meals weekly to our Hood County Seniors in need.
Race t-shirts guaranteed to racers registered by September 3, 2026.
Bring the family-fun for all ages and fitness levels!
Registration Fees (thru Aug 3) :
5K - $40.00
1M- $20.00
Registration Fees (after Aug 3) :
5K- $50.00
1M-$25.00
Award Categories:
All participants will receive a participation medal!
Age Divisions: Male & Female
9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49. 50-59,60-69, 70 and over
5K: Medals awarded for top 3 Male and Female in each age group.
1M: Award ribbons to all participant finishers in each age group.
Early Packet Pick-Up:
10/02/26
Hood County Senior Center
501 E. Moore Street
Granbury, TX 76048
Morning of the race
Hood County Senior Center
Race Day Schedule:
Walk up registration: 7:00-8:15am
5K Run @ 8:30 a.m.
1M: 8:35 a.m.
Pets are welcome and MUST be on a leash!
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
84°
Typical Low
58°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Granbury 5n, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Granbury, TX
Population
11,665
as of 2023
Elevation
781 ft
Nearest Airport
MWL
Mineral Wells Regional Airport · 30 mi
Major Hub
DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport · 52 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Step Up for Seniors 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
117
Days to train
- Race
- Step Up for Seniors 5K
- Date
- October 3, 2026
Coming Up
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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 Step Up for Seniors 5K?
- Step Up for Seniors 5K is a running race held in Granbury, Texas on October 3, 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 Step Up for Seniors 5K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Granbury, Texas at Hood County Senior Center, Granbury, TX. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Step Up for Seniors 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Step Up for Seniors 5K
Oct 3, 2026