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Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
101 I-635, Irving TX
5K
66–86°F · low rain risk
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2025
70–92°F
dry
2024
69–92°F
dry
2023
72–91°F
dry
2022
57–85°F
dry
2021
63–84°F
dry
2020
59–84°F
dry
2019
75–93°F
dry
2018
73–86°F
dry
2017
73–86°F
rain
2016
62–83°F
dry
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About this race
Run for Refugees
Join Dallas Muslim Running Club for a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk and a 5K Race in Irving, TX benefiting Ma'ruf Dallas.
Event Highlights
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Location: 101 I-635, Irving, TX
- Activities: A vendor area, food trucks, and an EPIC kids zone.
- Family Friendly: A day of fun benefiting team DMRC and our local refugee community!
Start Times
- 1 Mile Family Fun Walk/Run: 9:00 AM
- 5K Race: 9:30 AM
All races Start and Finish at Sam Houston Trail Park.
Timing Information
Yes. The 5K race WILL be chip timed, however the one mile fun run will not. Run for Refugees, hosted by DMRC, will be chipped/timed by an official Chip Timing company - and all results can be found online in real time. You can find your results by scanning the QR code on your bib after completing the 5K Race.
Sponsorship and Donation Information
No. DMRC will continue to accept sponsors and donations through Race Day, October 3 to help sustain DMRC, maximize support of Ma'ruf Dallas, and promote local businesses. Sponsors registering AFTER Friday, September 11 risk not being included on Race Day T-Shirts and Banners due to manufacturing and printing deadlines.
Registration Details
Race Registration for the 2026 RUN FOR REFUGEES RACE is non-transferable and non-refundable.
Participant Amenities
Yes. Every registration, both youth and adult, will include a Run for Refugees T-shirt. Finisher Medals will be given to each participant for the sub-event they have registered for upon crossing the finish line with a correlating race-day bib.
Packet Pick-Up Details
THERE WILL BE NO DAY-OF PACKET PICK-UP FOR THIS YEAR'S EVENT!
Packet Pick-Up Day 1:
September 24, 2026
11AM - 6PM at Port Coffee Co.
411 E Royal Ln #130, Irving, TX 75039
Packet Pick-Up Day 2:
September 26, 2026
10AM - 2PM at Green Vine Market
1804 K Ave, Plano, TX 75074
Visit Us
For more information, visit the event page: Run for Refugees
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Oct 2 – 4, 2026.
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