Daily News Press Run - Galveston
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Daily News Press Run - Galveston

Galveston, Texas, United States View on map
Oct 31, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

Run, walk, or jog in the 15th annual Daily News Press Run to support the Newspapers In Education program on Saturday, October 31, 2026. 
Featuring certified Galveston Causeway 5K and 10K courses, a Kid's 1K sponsored by Whataburger, a book character costume contest, dozens of vendor booths, music, food, and much more. We have a big event planned for you!
 
Support Newspapers in Education
The Daily News Press Run provides support to the Newspapers in Education program (NIE). NIE provides resources that use the newspaper to develop reading comprehension skills, critical thinking, and a better understanding of the way the world relates to the classroom. We have a waiting list of teachers who want to join and need your help to make the program a success for the upcoming school year.

Parking Information
Runners' parking is available at Target Parking Lot 6128 Broadway, Galveston, TX 77551. Shuttle buses will run from 5:00 am to noon. Please allow yourself ample time to get checked in and warm up.

Bag Drop Off
Bag drop is available at the info station for a $5 donation to Newspapers In Education program.

Costume Contest
Dress up as your favorite book character as we celebrate Literacy Day with our Smart Family Literacy, Inc. Partners. The first, second, and third place winners will win a special prize donated by local merchants. The contest is divided into two groups children and adults. A panel will judge the costumes

Bundle Savings
Save 10% when you register for both Daily News Press Run events! 

Texas City: Saturday, May 23, 2026

Galveston: Saturday, October 31, 2026

Pick your distance

Running

Kids K

Oct 31, 2026 1K 7:30 AM
$20.00
Open

5K

Oct 31, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$40.00
Open

10K

Oct 31, 2026 10K 8:00 AM
$45.00
Open

Virtual 5K

Oct 31, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$35.00
Open

Virtual 10K

Oct 31, 2026 10K 8:00 AM
$40.00
Open

Race from Pillow (Donation with Shirt)

Oct 31, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$25.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 10 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Galveston, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 20.9° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 24.4°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 20.9° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 25.1°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
28.2
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
4.3mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
75.7%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on October 31, 2026 (CDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on October 31, 2026 (CDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
11h 02m

The sun rises at 7:31 AM and sets at 6:33 PM local time (CDT) in Galveston on October 31, 2026 — 11h 02m of daylight.

Course

No course map published yet.

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Results — Daily News Press Run - Galveston

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  • 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, 21 Galveston events

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