Countdown to the Cup 5K
About this race
Celebrate the countdown to the world’s biggest sporting event with the North Texas FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee at a high-energy, family-friendly 5K! Whether you’re a seasoned runner, casual walker, or just in it for the fun, this event brings together athletes, families, and fans from across North Texas for an unforgettable day of movement, community, and celebration.
Two Ways to Participate:
LIVE 5K Experience (In Person)
Be part of the action on race day with an electric, on-site atmosphere.
VIRTUAL 5K Experience
Participate from anywhere, on your own time, while still being part of the celebration.
What’s Included with your Registration:
All Participants Receive:
- Official race shirt
- Finisher medal
- Entry into either the LIVE or VIRTUAL 5K
LIVE Event Participants Also Receive:
- Chip-timed race results
- Commemorative race bib
VIRTUAL Event Participants Also Receive:
- Virtual race bib
- Ability to submit race times via RunSignUp
- Race packet mailed directly to you
Registration Pricing:
- Adults (Ages 13+): $60
- Youth (Ages 12 & Under): $30
Important Information:
- No race day registration or packet pickup
- All participants must register online in advance
- Packet pickup must be completed prior to race day
- Full pickup schedule will be shared with registered participants
LIVE Event Schedule:
- 7:30 AM – Doors Open
- 8:00 AM – Welcome Announcements
- 8:25 AM – Call to Start Line
- 8:30 AM – 5K Begins
- 9:45 AM – Awards Ceremony
- 11:00 AM – Event Concludes
Once Chance. Don’t Miss It!
Gather your crew, lace up, and be part of one of North Texas’ most exciting lead-up events to the global stage. Whether you join us in person or virtually, this is your moment to run, celebrate, and be part of something bigger.
Course Map
The route will be a USATF Certified Course and it can be viewed here: Countdown to the Cup 5K - MapMyRun
Parking & Directions
The Sound at Cypress Waters is located at 3111 Olympus Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75019. There are ample FREE parking options which, along with directions, can be found here: Directions & FAQ - The Sound
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Running
Live & In Person 5K Run/Walk
Register for this category for the live, in person event.
Virtual 5K Run or Run/Walk
Register for this event if you would like to participate virtually and NOT attend the live, in person event.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Dallas, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:20 AM and sets at 8:29 PM local time (CDT) in Dallas on May 30, 2026 — 14h 08m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
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2026 results — Countdown to the Cup 5K
1,912 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the Live & In Person 5K Run/Walk
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Fink | 16:35 | 5:20 /mi |
| 2 | Jared Scott | 16:58 | 5:28 /mi |
| 3 | Joel Hackett | 18:02 | 5:48 /mi |
| 4 | Grant O'Neal | 18:15 | 5:52 /mi |
| 5 | Akif Ozarslan | 18:27 | 5:56 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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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, 107 Dallas events
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