Race Overview
The HOTTEST Racing in town is bringing a new heat to the DFW metroplex with the Burning Soles Trail Series.
- Duration: Beginning this June and running through August.
- Events: Compete in a 5K or 10K trail running series at one of the best off-road trails in DFW.
- Community Focus: Beginner friendly, community-centered races available to keep you connected, trained, and focused through the summer.
- Course Features: Trails will be well marked with a lively and exciting finish line atmosphere.
Race Schedule
Our schedule uses one of the best trail running sections of DFW with races held weekly at the Northshore Trail MADD Shelter.
- Course: Follows laps of Loop 5 with a small portion of Loop 6.
- Water Cache: Available at the natural turnaround for those who need it.
- Rain Dates: 2 rain dates are included per round. Cancellations will be rescheduled.
- Rounds: Separate rounds for races with distinct dates.
Round 1
- Race 1 – June 3, Northshore Trail
- Race 2 – June 10, Northshore Trail
- Race 3 – June 17, Northshore Trail
- Race 4 – June 24, Northshore Trail
- Rain Date 1 – July 8 – TBD
- Rain Date 2 – July 15 – TBD
Round 2
- Race 5 – July 22, Northshore Trail
- Race 6 – July 29, Northshore Trail
- Race 7 – August 5, Northshore Trail
- Race 8 – August 12, Northshore Trail
- Rain Date 3 – August 19 – TBD
- Rain Date 4 – August 26 – TBD
Start Times
- 10k Start: 6:30pm
- 5k Start: 7:15pm
Registration Fees
Juniors 13 and under
- Full Series Registration: $16
- Pre-Registration: $20
– Available until Monday at Midnight of race week.
- Late-Registration: $30
14+ Adults
- Full Series Registration: $24
- Pre-Registration: $30
– Available until Monday at Midnight of race week.
- Late-Registration: $40
Podium & Awards
Each weekly race will award the top 3 male and top 3 female finishers for each distance.
- 5K Categories: Juniors 13 & Under, Under 40 Men, Under 40 Women, Masters 41+ Men, Masters 41+ Women
- 10K Categories: Juniors 13 & Under, Under 40 Men, Under 40 Women, Masters 41+ Men, Masters 41+ Women
- Final Awards: Top 3 in each division will be recognized at the end of the series.
- Course Awareness: Be aware of other racers, as both distances will be on the course at the same time.
Community Support
DFW Series provides local, accessible, and family-friendly trail races focused on community building and volunteer efforts.
Refund Policy
There are no refunds for the Burning Soles Trail Series. All registrations are final.
- Transfer Requests: Accepted to other races: contact us if you need to transfer.
- Cancellations: Registrations will automatically be credited to the next week in case of cancellations.
- Trail Closure Policy: No refunds for reschedules due to weather or trail closures.
For more information, visit the official race page here.