Big Texas Run

Big Texas Run

Run Big. Celebrate Texas Style.

Event Details

Join us Saturday, October 17, for the 5th Annual Big Texas Run, set in the heart of DFW at the iconic Texas Live! event center in Arlington, TX — just minutes from both Dallas and Fort Worth.

This is not your average road race. It’s a high-energy Texas-style running experience packed with big crowds, big music, big finish-line moments, and an unforgettable post-race party.

Choose Your Challenge:

• 5K: 1 loop
• 10K: 2 loops
• Big Texas Challenge 15K: 3 loops completed solo
• Big Texas Relay: grab two friends and split the 15K relay challenge

Thousands of runners. Loud finish-line energy. Cold beer. Music. Costumes. Cheer squads. And the official after-party at Texas Live!

Run big. Celebrate bigger. Welcome to race day — Texas style.

The Swag

What Every Runner Gets:

• Official Big Texas Run short-sleeve tech shirt
• Custom race bib
• Big Texas Finisher Medal
• Free beer at the Texas Live! after-party

All distances receive the same premium race swag and finisher medal, making every runner part of the Big Texas Run experience.

Event Schedule

• 6:00 AM: Race Day Packet Pickup
• 8:00 AM: 5K, 10K/15K, 15K relay (Wave Start)
• 9:15 AM: Awards
• 11:00 AM: Course Closes

Post-Run Celebration

Texas Live! After-Party

When the race ends, the celebration begins. All runners are invited to the official Big Texas Run after-party at Texas Live!, one of the most iconic sports and entertainment venues in Texas.

• A free beer for every runner 21+
• DJ and music
• Runners from all distances celebrating together
• Vendors and race day energy

Awards

Overall Male/Female: 5K, 10K, 15K

Overall Relay Team: 15K Relay

Age Groups: 5K, 10K, 15K

*Must be present to claim an award. No awards will be mailed out after the event.

Packet Pickup

Thursday, October 15 - Mountain Sports - 10AM - 6PM

Friday, October 16 - Ft Worth Running Company - 10AM - 4PM

Saturday, October 17 - Race Day - 6:00AM - 7:55AM

VIP Experience

Upgrade your race day with the Big Texas VIP Experience. VIP runners receive:

• Premium race day parking
• Two beer tickets (instead of one)
• VIP race day perks - VIP bag, Special designated check-in

*Limited VIP spots available.

Offers and Discounts

Friends and Family Bundle: Register 4 or more in one transaction and get $5 OFF each person. Save $20 or more!

***Discounts will be automatically applied at the end of your transaction.

Check out the website for more information.