Velvet Hammer 5K

Race Overview

HAMMER DOWN!

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 8:30 AM we are dropping the HAMMER! Registration includes:

• Race Shirt: Gender specific, dry fit style
• Finisher Medal: The second in a three-year series, leading up to our 10th anniversary
• Finisher Glass: Celebrate your achievement
• Draft Brews: Enjoy three draft brews from Peticolas Brewery!

Food trucks will be on hand selling food, the band will be on stage and you will be running or walking and enjoying a great day at the 9th annual Velvet Hammer 5K!

Party Pass

Don't want to run, but just want to join the party? We got that covered too with the new PARTY PASS which includes:

• Race Shirt: Join the fun with the official shirt
• Finisher Glass: Commemorate your participation
• Draft Brews: Enjoy three draft brews

Run Club Challenge

We are also excited to announce our Run Club Challenge! Yep, we are calling all running clubs in DFW to compete for a happy hour at Peticolas! We will be awarding:

• Fastest Club: Compete for speed
• Largest Club: Join the ranks for fun

Race Day Schedule

• 7:00 AM: Event opens
• 8:30 AM: Velvet Hammer 5K Start (don't be late, the start line is only open until 8:35 AM)
• 9:00 AM: Treble Hook hits the stage
• 10:00 AM: Awards
• 11:00 AM: Last call
• 11:30 AM: Event ends

Please note, THERE IS NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP! You can have your race packet mailed to you for $25 but you must be registered and have purchased the mail option by Saturday, April 10th. No exceptions!

Packet Pick Up Schedule

Here is the complete packet pick up schedule:

• Saturday, April 11, 2026: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Peticolas Brewing Company, 1305 Pace Street, Dallas, TX 75201 (following the April social run)
• Tuesday, April 21, 2026: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the On Your Left! Marketing & Events offices, 10606 Shady Trail, Suite 104, Dallas, TX 75220
• Wednesday, April 22, 2026: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at TBA
• Thursday, April 23, 2026: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at TBA
• Friday, April 24, 2026: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Peticolas Brewing Company, 1305 Pace Street, Dallas, TX 75201

Additional Information

Get all the details at www.velvethammer5k.com.