Balmorhea Family 1 Mile & 5K Race
About this race
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Join us for the Balmorhea Family 1 Mile & 5K Race!
Kick off your morning with a fun, energetic, and meaningful event for the whole family. Whether you want to compete or simply enjoy a walk together, this race is for you!
📍 Start & Finish: In front of Balmorhea City Park
🕖 Start Time: 7:00 AM - 5k (3 miles 3.1) & 8:00 AM - 1 Mile
💲 Entry Fee: $10
📝 Same-day registration available (not guaranteed) — please arrive at least 30 minutes early (6:30 am)
This is a family-friendly event open to all ages (3+). Participants can run, walk, or stroll at their own pace. Strollers are welcome (no pets, please).
🏃♂️ Timed race with age group awards for those who want to compete.
💧 Water stations available.
🎉 Fun, welcoming, community atmosphere.
All proceeds will go toward supporting a school in Chad, Africa, helping build new classrooms and create better opportunities for children. Donations are also welcome!
Come make memories, stay active, and be part of something bigger!
Pick your distance
Running
Balmorhea Family 5K (3.1 Miles) Race
Run or Walk 5k
Balmorhea Family 1 Mile Race
Run or Walk 1 Mile
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Balmorhea, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:52 AM and sets at 8:53 PM local time (CDT) in Balmorhea on May 31, 2026 — 14h 01m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Balmorhea event
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