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Saturday, September 26th, 2026
1005 New Market Rd., Mesquite TX
5K · 1 Mile
70–87°F · some rain risk
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2025
68–86°F
dry
2024
64–82°F
dry
2023
70–90°F
dry
2022
70–86°F
dry
2021
65–89°F
dry
2020
63–84°F
dry
2019
77–92°F
dry
2018
65–76°F
rain
2017
74–87°F
dry
2016
65–73°F
rain
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About this race
Run With Purpose. Honor Their Legacy.
The Service Above Self 5K & Fun Run is hosted by the Mesquite Police Association Charities to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the community while supporting programs that benefit Mesquite officers and their families. Participants of all ages are invited to enjoy a fun, family-friendly morning promoting health, community involvement, and public safety. Every registration helps support the MPA Charities community outreach efforts and charitable initiatives.
Register by August 26 to guarantee a finisher medal. Register by September 18 to guarantee a t-shirt.
Event Features
- Roadway closures: Provided by Mesquite Police
- Professionally chip-timed: 5K
- Finisher medal: For all participants
- Official race shirt: Given to registrants
- Official swag bag: Includes race goodies
- Awards: Overall and age-group awards
- Uniform Division awards: Special recognition for law enforcement
- Displays: Police vehicle and specialty unit displays
- Food trucks: Variety of dining options
- Local vendors: Supporting the community
- Activities: Family-friendly activities
- Community celebration: Join us for the festivities!
Race Options
5K Run/Walk: Chip-timed event open to runners and walkers of all experience levels.
1-Mile Fun Run/Walk: Family-friendly option great for children and casual participants.
Virtual 5K: Complete your race from anywhere during race week and receive the event swag bag and finisher medal.
Uniform Division: Special division for Law Enforcement and Fire personnel competing in approved duty gear.
5K Route
The race will begin at Travis Williams' Softball Complex and racers will go:
Eastbound on New Market Road
Southbound on Belt Line Road
Westbound on Cartwright Road
Northwest on the Travis Williams Trail via Bruton Soccer Complex
End back at Travis Williams Softball complex finish line
Map viewable at www.MesquitePA.com/5k
Route is subject to City of Mesquite approval and changes
1 Mile Route
This fun run / walk will begin at Travis Williams' Softball Complex and will go:
Eastbound on New Market Road to Belt Line Road
Return westbound on New Market Road to Travis Williams Softball Complex
Map viewable at www.MesquitePA.com/5k
Route is subject to City of Mesquite approval and changes
Awards
Overall Winners:
- 1st Place Overall Male:
- 1st Place Overall Female:
Age Group Winners:
1st Place Male and 1st Place Female in each age group:
- 12 & Under:
- 13–19:
- 20–29:
- 30–39:
- 40–49:
- 50–59:
- 60+:
Special Awards:
- 1st Place Male in Uniform:
- 1st Place Female in Uniform:
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