Upcoming Races in Waco

Endurance Grid lists 28 races in Waco, Texas, from October 2026 to October 2027.

28
Races
6
Sports

Racing in Waco

The Waco race calendar is busiest in October, April, and November. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running, Trail Running, Aquabike, Road Cycling, Swimming, and Triathlon — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, 1 Mile, 10K, Half Marathon, and 1K, along with other popular distances.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

141,925

as of 2023

City Elevation

533 ft

Nearest Airport

ACT

Waco Regional Airport

Time Zone

Central Time

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Races in Waco, TX

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28 races in Waco

October 2026 Waco, Texas Races

5 upcoming races in Waco, Texas in October.
Oct
11
Sun
Running
Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Waco
Indian Springs Park, Waco, TX
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 82° / 59°·533 ft city elevation
Oct–Nov
11–8
Sun–Sun
Running
Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Waco, TX
Brazos Park East, Waco, TX
Avg 82° / 59°·533 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
Waco Run Tour - CASA Color Run
Redwood Shelter, Waco, TX
5K
Avg 77° / 54°·533 ft city elevation
Oct
31
Sat
RunningTrail Running
Chupacabra Trail Run
Redwood Shelter, Waco, TX
5K · 15K
Avg 74° / 51°·533 ft city elevation
Oct
31
Sat
Running
Mt. McLane 5K and Fun Run
1001 S M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Waco, TX
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 74° / 51°·533 ft city elevation

November 2026 Waco, Texas Races

4 upcoming races in Waco, Texas in November.
Nov
14
Sat
Running
H-E-B Cameron Park Zoo Stampede
Cameron Park Zoo, Waco, TX
1K · 5K · 10K
Avg 69° / 47°·533 ft city elevation
Nov
14
Sat
Running
H-E-B Cameron Park Zoo Stampede Presented by H-E-B - Partners Page
Cameron Park Zoo, Waco, TX
1K · 5K · 10K
Avg 69° / 47°·533 ft city elevation
Nov
15
Sun
Running
Turkey Shuffle - Waco
Indian Springs Park, Waco, TX
1 Mile · 5K · 10K
Avg 68° / 46°·533 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Poultry in Motion; Waco Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K and 1K Run/Walk
101 N. University Parks, Waco, TX
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 65° / 43°·533 ft city elevation

December 2026 Waco, Texas Races

2 upcoming races in Waco, Texas in December.
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Waco Run Tour - Frosty 5K
TBD, Waco, TX
5K
Avg 62° / 41°·533 ft city elevation
Dec
19
Sat
Running
Jolliest Bunch of Runners This Side of the Brazos 5K/1K
100 S University Parks, Waco, TX
Avg 59° / 38°·533 ft city elevation

January 2027 Waco, Texas Races

1 upcoming race in Waco, Texas in January.
Jan
17
Sun
Running
Bigfoot Classic - Waco
To Be Determined, Waco, TX
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 58° / 35°·533 ft city elevation

February 2027 Waco, Texas Races

3 upcoming races in Waco, Texas in February.
Feb
14
Sun
Running
Rodeo Stampede - Waco
To Be Determined, Waco, TX
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 62° / 40°·533 ft city elevation
Feb
20
Sat
Running
Mardi Gras Madness - Waco
To Be Determined, Waco, TX
1 Mile · 5K · 10K
Avg 63° / 41°·533 ft city elevation
Feb
27
Sat
Trail RunningRunning
OUTLAST WACO
7007 Gholson Rd, Waco, TX
Avg 66° / 43°·533 ft city elevation

April 2027 Waco, Texas Races

4 upcoming races in Waco, Texas in April.
Apr
3
Sat
Running
Unbound Now's Light Up The Dark 5K Presented by Chick-fil-A
1701 N Fourth St, Waco, TX
1K · 5K
Avg 74° / 51°·533 ft city elevation
Apr–Jun
3–5
Sat–Sat
Running
Waco Sports Corporate Cup Presented by Ascension Providence
McLennan Community College, Waco, TX
Avg 74° / 51°·533 ft city elevation
Apr
4
Sun
Running
Spring Fling - Waco
To Be Determined, Waco, TX
1 Mile · 5K · 10K
Avg 74° / 52°·533 ft city elevation
Apr
24
Sat
Running
Running through the Decades Half Marathon - Waco
To Be Determined, Waco, TX
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 78° / 56°·533 ft city elevation

May 2027 Waco, Texas Races

2 upcoming races in Waco, Texas in May.
May
15
Sat
Running
Waco Police Memorial Run
2300 Cameron Park Dr., Waco, TX
5K
Avg 83° / 64°·533 ft city elevation
May
23
Sun
Running
The Wiener Run - Waco
To Be Determined, Waco, TX
1 Mile · 5K · 10K
Avg 85° / 67°·533 ft city elevation

June 2027 Waco, Texas Races

2 upcoming races in Waco, Texas in June.
Jun
13
Sun
Running
Red, White and Blue Half Marathon - Waco
To Be Determined, Waco, TX
2 Mile / 3K · 4 Mile · 8 Mile · Half Marathon
Avg 96° / 76°·533 ft city elevation
Jun
27
Sun
TriathlonAquabike
2027 Electrolit TriWaco Triathlon
101 N University Parks Dr, Waco, TX
Sprint · Olympic
Avg 92° / 73°·533 ft city elevation

July 2027 Waco, Texas Races

1 upcoming race in Waco, Texas in July.
Jul
18
Sun
Running
Shark Week Showdown 5K/10K - Waco
To Be Determined, Waco, TX
1 Mile · 5K · 10K
Avg 95° / 75°·533 ft city elevation

August 2027 Waco, Texas Races

1 upcoming race in Waco, Texas in August.
Aug
15
Sun
Running
The Big Kahuna 5K, 10K - Waco
To Be Determined, Waco, TX
1 Mile · 5K · 10K
Avg 96° / 75°·533 ft city elevation

September 2027 Waco, Texas Races

1 upcoming race in Waco, Texas in September.
Sep
11
Sat
Running
Heroes and Villains Half Marathon- Waco
To Be Determined, Waco, TX
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 90° / 69°·533 ft city elevation

October 2027 Waco, Texas Races

2 upcoming races in Waco, Texas in October.
Oct
2
Sat
Swimming
Beast of the Brazos
Indian Springs Park, Waco, TX
1 mi · 2 mi
Avg 90° / 69°·533 ft city elevation
Oct
3
Sun
Road Cycling
Waco Wild West 100
311 Austin Ave, Waco, TX
Century · Metric Century
Avg 90° / 69°·533 ft city elevation

Races near Waco

Dec
31
Thu
Running
Waco Striders Test Race
4 miles away8708 Gladedale Dr., Woodway, TX
5K · 10K
Avg 58° / 36°·601 ft city elevation
Nov
14
Sat
Running
CSXC Glow Cougs 5K & Fun Run
9 miles away7301 N River Xing, China Spring, TX
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 69° / 46°
Oct
24
Sat
Road Cycling
Waco Bicycle Club Century & Fundraiser Ride 2026.
15 miles awayTrailblazer Park, WACO, TX
Century · Metric Century
Avg 77° / 52°
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Save the Texas Tinsel Trot
16 miles away411 W. 3rd St., Mc Gregor, TX
5K
Avg 62° / 38°
Oct
17
Sat
Running
TEEF Fall Festival 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk & Tiny Trojan 100-Yard Dash
25 miles away205 N Waco Rd, Troy, TX
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 80° / 54°
Nov
25–26
Wed–Thu
Running
Uff Da Turkey Trot
29 miles away403 W 3rd St, Clifton, TX
1K · 5K
Avg 65° / 42°
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Magnolia & Mistletoe 5k
30 miles away106 NE 3rd St, Hubbard, TX
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 62° / 39°·619 ft city elevation
Nov
14
Sat
Running
Heroes Among Us 5k Run/Walk
31 miles away1180 S Waco Dr, Hillsboro, TX
5K
Avg 69° / 44°
Dec
6
Sun
Gravel
2026 Texas Gravel Champs
31 miles awayLofers Bend Park Road, Whitney, TX
Avg 85° / 60°·636 ft city elevation
Dec
12
Sat
Running
Santa's Little Yelper's 5K
33 miles away7070 Stonehollow Temple, Temple, TX
5K
Avg 91° / 67°·643 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Carlson Law Firm's Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot
33 miles awayPepper Creek Trail - BS&W West Campus, 530 N. Kegley Rd., Temple, TX
5K
Avg 66° / 43°·643 ft city elevation
Nov
7
Sat
Running
Rucks On Main 2026 Veterans Day Ruck March
33 miles away301 W Ave A, Temple, TX
10K
Avg 72° / 48°·643 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Waco, Texas?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 28 upcoming races in Waco, Texas, spanning 6 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Waco?
Waco hosts aquabike, road cycling, running, swimming, trail running, and triathlon races.
Is there a race season in Waco?
Races in Waco run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in October and April.
What race distances can you find in Waco?
Upcoming races in Waco cover distances including 1K, 1 Mile, 2 Mile / 3K, 5K, 4 Mile, 10K, 8 Mile, 15K, and more.
What other cities near Waco have races?
Nearby race cities include Temple.