Daily News Press Run - Texas City

Event Registration

Register now for The Daily News Texas City Press Run on July 18, 2026.

Event Overview

• Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
• Location: 800 Bay St N, Texas City, TX
• Activities: Running, walking or jogging with certified 5K and 10K courses.
• Kids' 1K: An exciting event for younger participants with a fun book character costume contest.

Don’t miss the fun, vendor booths, live music, and delicious food for an unforgettable experience!

Kids' Zone

• Family-Friendly: Bring your kids for a day full of fun and excitement.
• Activities: Bouncy houses, arts and crafts, and face painting.
• Safety: Managed small groups to ensure your children are in good hands.
• Community Impact: Join us to make a difference in your community!

Press Run Support

The Daily News Press Runs provides support to the Newspapers in Education (NIE) program. NIE brings educational resources that develop reading comprehension skills and critical thinking. Teachers are eager to join the program, and we need your help to make it a success!

Course Information

• USATF Certified: Courses ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Start/Finish: Bay Street Park, Texas City, TX 77590.
• Route: Scenic flat route with a gentle incline along Skyline.
• Chip Timing: Professional chip timing with proper bib placement required.

Pricing

• Kid's 1K: $15 until March 31: $20 after April 1: $20 on race day.
• 5K Run/Walk: $35 until March 31: $40 after April 1: $45 on race day.
• 10K Run/Walk: $40 until March 31: $45 after April 1: $50 on race day.
• Shirt Sizes: Guaranteed for participants registered by June 1.

Bundle Savings

Save 10% when you register for both Daily News Press Run events!

• Texas City: Saturday, July 18, 2026
• Galveston: Saturday, October 31, 2026

Awards & Divisions

• Age Groups: 10 & under, 11-19yrs, 20-29yrs, and so on.
• Finisher Medals: Custom-designed medals for every finisher!
• Overall Awards: 1st place overall male & female (5K & 10K).
• 1K Participation: All 1K finishers will receive a medal.

Bag Drop Off

Bag drop is available at the registration booth for a $5 donation to the Newspapers in Education program.

Costume Contest

Celebrate Literacy Day by dressing as your favorite book character! Prizes are awarded for the best costumes in children and adult categories. A panel of judges will select the winners!

Other Information

• Shirts: Performance t-shirts for 5K & 10K runners: cotton t-shirts for 1K runners.
• Availability: Sizes guaranteed for participants registered by May 1, 2026.
• Refunds: No refunds - rain or shine.

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Event Link

For more information, visit the event page: Daily News Press Run - Texas City.