
From the Organizer
From the team that brought you the Corkscrew Wine Run and The Diva Du, this is the 💖 Take Heart 10K & 5K, an all-female running event that celebrates, educates, and empowers women while raising funds for women's health.
A portion of the proceeds benefits The Center for Healthy Living, a free health education and resource center designed to empower residents of East Texas to make healthier choices for a healthier life. You can also make a special donation directly to their organization while registering!
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
64°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tyler, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
107,718
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
TYR
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 96 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 Take Heart 10K & 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
257
Days to train
Coming Up
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Less than a mile away
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Less than a mile away
9th Annual Freedom Fighter 5K & Lil' Firecracker Kids Dash
Less than a mile away
Eagle 5K, & 13.1M at Tyler, TX (30)
Less than a mile 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.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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)
Take Heart 10K & 5K
Feb 20, 2027