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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
1501 E FM 2410, Harker Heights TX
5K
62–81°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
64–87°F
dry
2024
53–73°F
dry
2023
48–74°F
dry
2022
61–73°F
rain
2021
53–69°F
dry
2020
58–80°F
dry
2019
53–69°F
dry
2018
50–57°F
rain
2017
53–76°F
dry
2016
71–88°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 17
Cloudy · 50–63°F
Saturday, Oct 17starts near 50°F · 8% chance of rain · wind up to 22 mph
About this race
This Race is part of the CENTEX RACE SERIES. All proceeds will be used by area Rotary clubs for local projects as well as Rotary International in the fight to end Polio. The race includes a 5K with individual awards, a Little Monster Dash, and a kids' costume contest. This race is part of the Cen-Tex Race Series. 5K shirts guaranteed for 5K early registrations (cutoff date 10/1/2026). Shirts and/or sizes are not guaranteed for later registrations. Little Monster Dash receives a goody bag.
Early packet pickup at:
Harker Heights Recreation Center
307 Millers Crossing
Harker Heights, TX 76548
- Oct 15th: 6pm-8pm
- Oct 16th: 3:30pm-6pm
All registrants will start at 8:30 am. Race-day registration will run from 7:00- 8:20 am.
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