Community Connection 5k
About this race
The Community Connection 5k is more than just a race—it's an opportunity to unite for a worthy cause. Join us on August 9th, 2025, at Lions Club Park in Killeen for a fun, family-friendly event that celebrates health, unity, and giving back. This race proudly benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Central Texas, helping to empower and support local youth with vital programs and opportunities. What sets our race apart is our focus on fostering connections—whether you're a seasoned runner or out for a leisurely walk, you'll be part of a welcoming and supportive community. Together, we can make a difference!
The HWDS Foundation is a nonprofit organization devoted to fostering a supportive and inclusive community that enhances mental and physical well-being for people of all backgrounds. We believe fitness is more than running—it's about building resilience, strength, and empowerment.Proceeds from this event will support the HWDS Foundation’s initiatives and the Boys & Girls Club of Central Texas.
Early Packet Pickup will be August 7th-8th.
Honest Juicery (201 E Central Texas Expy #1210, Harker Heights, TX 76548)
Time: 6pm - 8pm
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Community Connection 5k
Overall male and female winners, top three male and female winners per age group: 0-11, 12-15,16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ Duplicate awards.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Killeen, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:52 AM and sets at 8:20 PM local time (CDT) in Killeen on August 8, 2026 — 13h 27m of daylight.
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2026 results — Community Connection 5k
Community Connection 5k · 248 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert Sanchez | 19:10 | 6:10 /mi |
| 2 | Daryll Houpe | 19:24 | 6:15 /mi |
| 3 | Jorge Aviles | 19:40 | 6:20 /mi |
| 4 | Garrett Purnell | 19:46 | 6:22 /mi |
| 5 | William Thompson | 19:56 | 6:25 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Killeen
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Killeen 5K Races 12 races
- Killeen Running Calendar 2026 15 races
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, 15 Killeen events
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