
From the Organizer
Early packet pickup dates/times/location will be announced via e-mail.
If you can not make early packet pickup, race packets will be available beginning at 6 am Race Day on the Westfest Grounds prior to race start.
Sunday's admission tickets/bands will be issued following the 5k run
Race Shirt sizes and/or availability NOT GUARANTEED after 7/31/2026. Please sign up before 7/31/2026 to be guaranteed a race shirt!!
Awards: will be presented to 1st Overall MALE & FEMALE (chip time not gun time); 1st Grandmaster MALE & Grandmaster FEMALE (50 and over) and top 3 in age groups: 12 & under, 13-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 and 80 and over.
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
93°
Typical Low
70°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Waco Rgnl Ap, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
601 ft
Nearest Airport
ACT
Waco Regional Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 76 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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90
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Westfest Kolache 5K Presented by Czech Stop
Sep 6, 2026