When
Saturday, August 8th, 2026
Where
Farm to Market Rd 281, Dalhart TX
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
About this race
XIT Empty Saddle Race
Overview
- Event: 49th Annual Empty Saddle 5k & 1 Mile Run
- Date: August 8th, 2026
- Location: Farm to Market Rd 281, Dalhart, TX
- Website: XIT Empty Saddle Race
Purpose
- Proceeds: Benefit the Dallam Hartley Counties Healthcare Foundation
- Support: Funds a new Long Term Care Facility
Race Details
- Start Time: 1 Mile Race at 7:00 AM: 5K at 7:30 AM
- Packet Pickup: Brickstreet Community Center, 610 Denrock Ave., Dalhart, Texas
- Pickup Times: August 7th, 5PM to 6:30PM or August 8th after 6AM at the Pavilion
- Registration Desk: Opens at 6:00 AM on race day
Registration Information
- Cost: $35 for a single race, $45 for both
- Method: Online registrations only
- Help: Volunteers available during packet pickup
- Inclusions: T-shirt for registrants before July 23, 2026: bib, water stations, and runner’s bag
Additional Information
- Finishing Medals: Awarded to all finishers
- Event Highlights: Part of Dalhart’s Historic Rodeo Weekend
- Celebration: Stay for the Parade, Rodeo, Free BBQ, and concert!
- Community: Bring friends and family to enjoy the festivities
Course map
Organize this race?
Claim it free to manage the listing. Want more signups? Feature it to put it in front of more runners.