We Love Teachers 5K - Dallas-Fort Worth
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 751 Beach Street, Fort Worth, TX
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $20–$35
From the Organizer
10 Cities.
One Day.
One Movement.
Join thousands across the country on October 10th for the We ❤️ Teachers 5K .
Dallas-Fort Worth has been selected as one of the host cities for this groundbreaking event!
On 10.10.26, educators, supporters, and communities across the country will move together as part of the:
👉 National Day to Move for Education
Our DFW event will take place at beautiful Gateway Park in Fort Worth.
We ❤️ Teachers Worldwide is the world's largest simultaneous teacher celebration.
🌎 WHAT YOU’RE JOINING:
- 10 in-person races across the U.S.
- Thousands of virtual participants nationwide
- A shared goal:
👉 Celebrate educators. Strengthen communities.
🔥 WHY THIS MATTERS
When educators are healthy, supported, and energized…
👉 Students win
👉 Schools improve
👉 Communities get stronger
This is bigger than a race.
👉 It’s a movement.
Your result appears on the national leaderboard in real time
Dedicate your run
Every participant can dedicate their run to a specific teacher. That teacher receives a personal digital certificate of appreciation — often the first time they've heard that kind of impact acknowledged in words. Add your dedication during registration before October 10th.
School challenge
Running with your school community? Register your school team and compete on the National School Spirit Leaderboard. Every virtual participant who joins your school team counts toward your school's national total.
🎽 WHAT YOU GET
- Official We ❤️ Teachers Worldwide 5K shirt
- Finisher medal
- Official race bib
- Chip-timed race experience
- Access to national and local race results
- Opportunity to appear on the national leaderboard
🎯 GOAL
We’re aiming for:
👉 100,000 miles walked or run for educators.
Be part of making it happen.
All 5K participants receive T-shirts & Finisher Medals. T-shirts will be handed out after the race.
Race will be chip timed.
Award Categories: Overall Male and Female. Top 3 Male and Female - 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.
New Awards for this year:
Most School Spirit (School with highest participation)
Fastest Teacher (Male & Female)
Team Champion (Lowest average time - Minimum Team Size is 4 - form your team)
Legacy Award - Best Parent-Child Duo Time
There will be music, food and prizes. Form a team and COMPETE!
It is a great event that just needs YOU to make it special.
Race Day Schedule
7:00-7:55 Registration/Packet Pickup
7:45 Opening Ceremony & Warm up
8:00 Race Start
8:45 Award Ceremony
9:00 -11:00 Race Celebration
💥 CALL TO ACTION!!
Register today and be part of the movement.
👉 Spots are limited…. Join Us!
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
58°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Worth Wsfo, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fort Worth, TX
Population
941,311
as of 2023
City Elevation
519 ft
Nearest Airport
DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport · 19 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at We Love Teachers 5K - Dallas-Fort Worth, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- We Love Teachers 5K - Dallas-Fort Worth
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 751 Beach Street, Fort Worth, TX
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the We Love Teachers 5K - Dallas-Fort Worth?
- We Love Teachers 5K - Dallas-Fort Worth is a running race held in Fort Worth, Texas on October 10, 2026. 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 We Love Teachers 5K - Dallas-Fort Worth?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas at 751 Beach Street. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the We Love Teachers 5K - Dallas-Fort Worth?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
We Love Teachers 5K - Dallas-Fort Worth
Oct 10, 2026