Black-eyed Pea Fun Run & 5K
About this race
The Greater Athens Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to invite you back for another fantastic Black-Eyed Pea 5K and Fun Run sponsored by UT Health East Texas! This year, we're amping up the excitement with new medal categories and, best of all, much cooler weather than the last few years.
Event Details:
Date: October 18
Time: 8:00 AM (packet pickup begins at 7AM)
Location: Cain Center YMCA
*Timed 5K: Compete for your best time.
*Family Fun Run (approx. 1K): Perfect for participants of all ages to join in on the fun!
*Cooler Weather: Embrace the crisp autumn air as you cross the finish line.
*Free T-Shirts: Every participant gets one!
For more information, contact the Athens Chamber at 903-224-5088 or athenstxchamber@outlook.com.
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Running
5K - Adult
5K - Youth (12 & Under)
Family Fun Run - Adult
Family Fun Run - Youth (12 & Under)
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Athens, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:28 AM and sets at 6:48 PM local time (CDT) in Athens on October 17, 2026 — 11h 20m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Black-eyed Pea Fun Run & 5K
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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, 2 Athens events
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