
From the Organizer
Join us on October 17th for the Together We Run 5K & Fun Run, presented by Racquet & Jog, Chick-fil-a, and Woolley G’s. This community-driven event brings runners, families, and local businesses together for a meaningful cause—supporting the Martin House Child Advocacy Center and their mission to provide hope, healing, and justice for children in our community.
All 5K registrants will receive a race tee, custom bib, and custom medal. Must be registered by 8/31 to guarantee a tee.
All fun run registrants will receive a custom Chick-fil-a Cow.
For an additional $10, you can get the Limited Edition R&J, Woolley G's and CFA tee. Only available to race participants. Must be registered by 8/31 to guarantee a tee.
This event offers a unique opportunity to align your business with a cause that truly matters while gaining valuable visibility among an active and supportive audience. We invite you to partner with us as a sponsor and be part of making a lasting impact - click for more info on sponsorships.
Packet Pickup
Thursday, 10/15, 12-6:30pm at Racquet & Jog
Friday, 10/16, 9:30-7pm at Racquet & Jog
Saturday: One hour before event starts!
Parking
Parking will be across the loop at Austin Bank - cross the Loop 281 carefully.
Vendors
We will have various food and drink vendors on site during the event. Stay tuned to our socials for those updates!
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
79°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Longview #2, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
82,765
as of 2023
City Elevation
281 ft
Nearest Airport
GGG
East Texas Regional Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 123 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
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Together We Run 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (27)
Less than a mile away
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (36)
2 miles away
East Texas CASA Superhero 5K & Fun-Run
2 miles away
Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Longview, TX (40)
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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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.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an 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)
Together We Run 5K
Oct 17, 2026