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Saturday, September 25th, 2027
The Real Life Center, Selma TX
10K · 5K
67–86°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
67–84°F
rain
2024
70–90°F
dry
2023
71–95°F
dry
2022
70–87°F
dry
2021
60–83°F
dry
2020
61–84°F
dry
2019
72–90°F
dry
2018
67–84°F
dry
2017
69–79°F
rain
2016
69–78°F
rain
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About this race
The Real Life 5K/10K
Experience a one-of-a-kind race at Retama Park — one of only four live horse racing tracks in Texas — where you’ll run (or walk) the same turf course as the horses.
Race Experience
- Certified 5K & 10K courses (10k is two loops of the 5k course)
- Professional chip timing by IAAP
- Performance running hat for all fundraisers*
- Live announcements
- 5-year age group awards (by gender) for competitive divisions
- Custom finisher medals for all finishers
- Post-race party
- See FAQs for detailed terrain information (turf track surface).
*Runners MUST donate $25 or more in order to receive reward
Please note: No strollers or dogs allowed in the race.
Race Contact
For questions, please contact Race Director:
Agatha McRill – [email protected]
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