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Saturday, November 7th, 2026
7611 Elkhorn Mountain Trail, Austin TX
5K · 1 Mile
54–71°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 5 of the last 10 years
2025
61–87°F
dry
2024
66–81°F
rain
2023
64–81°F
dry
2022
69–80°F
rain
2021
45–69°F
dry
2020
54–77°F
dry
2019
43–67°F
rain
2018
61–80°F
rain
2017
60–80°F
dry
2016
64–72°F
rain
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About this race
Join us for the 15th annual Ranger Run presented by the Deerpark Middle School PTA @ 9am on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The Ranger Run is not only attended by the families at Deerpark Middle School, the five feeder elementary schools, and the high school (McNeil) but also friends and neighbors around our community. Historically we have had more than 400 runners - since being back after COVID, we are working on getting back to that number!
This year is the 3rd year for our 1 mile run in addition to our standard chip-timed 5K course! The 1 mile will not be timed but was added to include individuals that may not want to do the 5k but want to participate in the Ranger Run! And despite having the word "Run" in the name, there will be plenty of walkers as well!
All funds raised by the Ranger Run go directly back to support the teachers, staff, and students of Deerpark Middle School. Learn more about our programs here: deerparkmspta.org
Bring the whole family to this special event at the beautiful Rattan Creek Park Community Center. Strollers are welcome!
Register by October 1st to be guaranteed a Ranger Run T-shirt!
AWARDS
- 1st Place Pond Springs Elementary - Male & Female
- 1st Place Jollyville Elementary - Male & Female
- 1st Place Live Oak Elementary - Male & Female
- 1st Place Wells Branch Elementary - Male & Female
- 1st Place Joe Lee Johnson Elementary - Male & Female
- 1st Place Teacher - Male & Female
- 1st - 3rd Place 6th Grade - Male & Female
- 1st - 3rd Place 7th Grade - Male & Female
- 1st - 3rd Place 8th Grade - Male & Female
- 1st Place High School - Male & Female
- 1st Place (19 - 29) - Male & Female
- 1st Place (30 - 39) - Male & Female
- 1st Place (40 - 49) - Male & Female
- 1st Place (50 - 59) - Male & Female
- 1st Place (60 & Above) - Male & Female
Packet Pick Up
- Thursday, November 5, 2026 from 3:30pm CST - 6:30pm CST @ Deerpark Middle School (front drive)
- Friday, November 6, 2026 from 3:30pm CST - 6:30pm CST @ Deerpark Middle School (front drive)
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 7:45am CST - 8:45am CST @ Rattan Creek Park (near soccer field)
REFUNDS
Refund Policy: No refunds for this event will be issued. By registering for this event, you agree to this refund policy. For additional questions, please contact the Race Director.
In the event the Race should be canceled for reasons beyond the control of the Race Director (inclement weather or unsafe weather conditions; local, state, or national emergency), refunds will not be made, but race packets, including race shirts, will be available at a location to be determined.
Thank you for supporting our event! For additional questions or if you would like to become a Sponsor, please contact Jennifer Lamar @ [email protected]
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