Waco Run Tour - Battle of the Badges
Waco Run Tour - Battle of the Badges is a running race on January 30, 2027 in Waco, TX, with entry fees from $20 to $30.
- Date
- January 30, 2027 (100 days to go)
- Location
- Waco Fire Station 1, Waco, TX
- Price
- $20–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
*ONLY 2 RACES FOR THE 2027 WACO RUN TOUR ARE CURRENTLY ACTIVE. IF YOU ARE WANTING THE BUNDLE DISCOUNT TO APPLY TO ALL 4 RACES, PLEASE WAIT UNTIL THE OTHER RACES ARE RENEWED (after the 2026 races are complete).*
Lace-up your running (or walking) shoes for the third annual Battle of the Badges Half Marathon & 5K, on Saturday, January 31st. This family-friendly event features a fun competition between the Waco Fire and Police Departments. Choose which team you will support when you register and let the battle begin! The race kicks off at 8am at Waco Fire Station 1. This year race proceeds will be benefit 100 Club Heart of Texas!
This race is race #1 of the WACO RUN TOUR and designed to be fun for walkers and runners of all levels.
All participants of the 5K will receive a dri-fit t-shirt (if signed up before 1/18), and medal #1 of the WACO RUN TOUR.
1 milers will receive medal #1 of the WACO RUN TOUR.
Race day schedule:
8:30am: 1 Mile Fun Run
9:00am: 5K
9:45am: 5K awards
Early Packet pickup:
Friday January 30th 4PM-6PM
Waco Fire Station 1 - 100 Peach Street Waco, TX 76706
Weather/Refund Policy:
This is a rain or shine event. In the event of severe weather, all participants will be transferred to a virtual 5K option with the ability to run and submit your own time.
No refunds will be given for any reason. In the event that you are unable to attend, your registration payment will be contributed to 100 Club Heart of Texas.
Events
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
60°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Waco Dam, 8 mi from the venue.
About Waco, TX
Population
141,925
as of 2023
City Elevation
533 ft
Nearest Airport
ACT
Waco Regional Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 91 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.
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100
Days to train
- Race
- Waco Run Tour - Battle of the Badges
- Date
- January 30, 2027
- Location
- Waco Fire Station 1, Waco, TX
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Waco Run Tour - Battle of the Badges
Jan 30, 2027