Velvet Hammer 5K & 10K
Velvet Hammer 5K & 10K is a running race on April 24, 2027 in Dallas, TX, with entry fees from $40 to $50.
- Date
- April 24, 2027 (263 days to go)
- Location
- 1301 Pace Street, Dallas, TX
- Price
- $40–$50
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE FOR THE RACE. THIS IS ONLY THE REGISTRATION PAGE! FOR COMPLETE RACE DETAILS VISIT WWW.VELVETHAMMER5K.COM!
HAMMER DOWN!
Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 8:30 AM we are dropping the HAMMER! Registration includes a gender specific, dry fit style race shirt, finisher medal, the second in a three-year series, leading up to our 10th anniversary, finisher glass and three draft brews from Peticolas Brewery! Food trucks will be on hand selling food, the band will be on stage and you will be running or walking and enjoying a great day at the 9th annual Velvet Hammer 5K!
Don't want to run, but just want to join the party? We got that covered too with the new PARTY PASS which includes the race shirt, glass and three draft brews!
We are also excited to announce our Run Club Challenge! Yep, we are calling all running clubs in DFW to compete for a happy hour at Peticolas! We will be awarding the fastest and the largest running clubs in the race!
Race Day Schedule
- 7:00 AM - Event opens
- 8:30 AM - Velvet Hammer 5K Start (don't be late, the start line is only open until 8:35 AM)
- 9:00 AM - Treble Hook hits the stage
- 10:00 AM - Awards
- 11:00 AM - Last call
- 11:30 AM - Event ends
Please note, THERE IS NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP! You can have your race packet mailed to you for $25 but you must be registered and have purchased the mail option by Saturday, April 10th. No exceptions!
Here is the complete packet pick up schedule:
• Saturday, April 11, 2026, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Peticolas Brewing Company, 1305 Pace Street, Dallas, TX 75201 (following the April social run)
• Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the On Your Left! Marketing & Events offices, 10606 Shady Trail, Suite 104, Dallas, TX 75220
• Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at TBA
• Thursday, April 23, 2026, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at TBA
• Friday, April 24, 2026, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Peticolas Brewing Company, 1305 Pace Street, Dallas, TX 75201
Get all the details at www.velvethammer5k.com.
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
79°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dallas Love Fld, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Dallas, TX
Population
1,299,553
as of 2023
City Elevation
478 ft
Nearest Airport
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 5 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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Velvet Hammer 5K & 10K
Apr 24, 2027