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.
Join fellow runners on October 18, 2025 for the Black-eyed Pea Fun Run & 5K. It's a fantastic 5K, 1K featuring a flat and fast course in Athens.
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Running
5K - Adult
5K - Youth (12 & Under)
Family Fun Run - Adult
Family Fun Run - Youth (12 & Under)
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Athens in 2025, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Athens
Black-eyed Pea Fun Run & 5K takes place in Athens, Texas, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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