From the Organizer
Sunset Starter 5K 🌅
Join Girls Who Run DFW for the Sunset Starter 5K, a fun female-only evening run as the sun begins to set over Denton! Gather your friends, lace up your running shoes, and enjoy 3.1 miles at your own pace in a welcoming and supportive environment.
This is an untimed 5K, making it perfect for walkers, run/walkers, and runners of all experience levels. Every participant who completes the course will receive a finisher medal at the finish line.
Event Details:
-Female-only 5K (3.1 miles)
-Untimed event
-Finisher medal included
-Location: North Lakes Park
-Participants must provide their own water and headlamp (if desired)
-Finisher medals will be distributed only to participants who complete the event
Important Information:
-There are no transfers for this event since it is not a timed race.
-No refunds will be offered. Medals are ordered based on registration numbers and event expenses are incurred in advance.
-Participants must be present and complete the event to receive their finisher medal.
-For the safety of all participants, there is a 1.5-hour course cutoff time. All participants must finish before dark.
Grab your girlfriends and join us for an evening of movement, community, and sunset miles. Whether you're walking, jogging, or running, the Sunset Starter 5K is the perfect way to end the day with great company and a beautiful Texas sunset. 🌅🏃♀️✨
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
97°
Typical Low
76°
Chance of Rain
15%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Denton 2 Se, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
146,987
as of 2023
City Elevation
644 ft
Nearest Airport
DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport · 22 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Sunset Starter 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Oak Street Classic
2 miles away
All American 5k
Less than a mile away
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Less than a mile away
Run Lantana 5K & 10K
9 miles away
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)
Sunset Starter 5k
Jul 26, 2026