2026 Back the Blue 5K

Event Overview

Join the Deer Park and La Porte, Texas communities for the 6th annual 5K. Whether you're running, walking, or crawling, come start the day with this 5K before heading inside for the main Back the Blue BBQ & Festival! We are so excited for this year being held at the NEW Jimmy Burke Activity Center. This annual event aims to bring together local officers with their community, and provide support for the men & women in blue.

Participation Details

• Eligibility: You do not have to be law enforcement to participate! (current law enforcement officer's: please email us ahead of time for your discount code).
• Registration Deadline: Last day to register and receive a race t-shirt: September 28th. If we have leftover shirts they may be available race morning after 8:30 am.
• Extra Shirt: If you’d like to purchase an extra race shirt, they will also have a cutoff date of 9/28 and can be picked up at Packet Pickup 10/15 & 10/16.
• Terrain: Level roadway.

Packet Pickup Information

• Date: Thursday, October 15th, exact time TBD.
• Date: Friday, October 16th, exact time TBD.
• Note: Ensure to arrive on time for packet collection.
• Proceeds: All proceeds go to the Deer Park Police Officer's Association (501c4).

Event Links

• Race URL: Back the Blue 5K Registration
• Facebook Event Page: Race Facebook Event Page
• Main Event Info: Stay for the annual BBQ Cook-off & Festival with tons to do. For main event info visit: Back the Blue BBQ Festival Main Event Page
• Location: 500 W 13th St, Deer Park, TX.