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Texas Heat

Texas Heat is a running race on August 14, 2027 in Waxahachie, TX, with entry fees from $25 to $55.

Date
August 14, 2027 (286 days to go)
Price
$25–$55
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

Beat the Texas heat and run a 5K or 5 Miler in Waxahachie, Texas on August 15th. Featuring a NEW location in 2026, come out and test your mental and physical endurance.  Participants receive a gender specific shirt. Finishers receive a medal.  

Packet Pick-Up

Friday, August 13th, 12:00-6:00pm, Racquet and Jog, 308 N College St, Waxahachie, TX

Race Day, Saturday, August 14th, 6:00-7:00am near the Start Line

Race Day Schedule 

  • Packet Pick-up, August 14th, 6:00-7:00am, Near Start Line 
  • Warm Up at 6:40
  • Course Instructions 6:50
  • National Anthem at 6:55
  • All events start at 7:00am 

 

Events

Volunteer Then Run$25
Texas Heat 1 Miler$25
Texas Heat 5K$50
Texas Heat 5 Miler$55

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

96°

Typical Low

74°

Chance of Rain

16%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Waxahachie, 3 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:50 AMSunset 8:12 PMDaylight 13h 22m

About Waxahachie, TX

Population

43,591

as of 2023

City Elevation

587 ft

Nearest Airport

DAL

Dallas Love Field · 32 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

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Texas Heat, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

286

Days to train

Race
Texas Heat
Date
August 14, 2027

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About This Sport

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Texas Heat?
Texas Heat is a running race held in Waxahachie, Texas on August 14, 2027. 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 Texas Heat?
Saturday, August 14, 2027 in Waxahachie, Texas at Getzendaner Park. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Texas Heat?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Texas Heat

Aug 14, 2027

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