Johnson Branch Legacy Run
About this race
Celebrate 30 years of trails, miles, and community at the Johnson Branch Legacy Run; a one-of-a-kind race experience set in the natural beauty of Johnson Branch State Park.
Whether you’re chasing a new PR, stepping into your first ruck, or just looking for a memorable run with friends and family, this event has something for everyone:
🌲 15K Trail Run – Take on winding dirt paths, scenic lake views, and the challenge of true trail running.
🎒 10K Ruck March – Honor the spirit of endurance and grit with a ruck through rugged terrain.
🏃 5K Paved Run – Fast, fun, and perfect for runners of all levels.
This isn’t just another race, it’s a celebration of legacy. For 30 years, Johnson Branch has been a place where miles are earned, stories are built, and the outdoors brings people together.
Expect a race atmosphere that blends trail adventure, community pride, and Run Celina-style fun; with a finish line that feels just as rewarding as the miles it took to get there.
Whether you’re on the trail, on the pavement, or under a ruck, this is your chance to be part of the legacy.
Park Entry
The Johnson Branch State Park has a day pass entry fee of $7.00 which will be included in your race entry fee.
Packet Pickup
Friday, September 18, 2026
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Nature Center, 100 Parkway 4153, Valley View, TX 76272
Pick your distance
Trail running
15K Trail Run
Running
5K Paved Race
10K Ruck March
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Valley View, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:14 AM and sets at 7:29 PM local time (CDT) in Valley View on September 19, 2026 — 12h 14m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Johnson Branch Legacy Run
130 finishers across 3 distances · leading places in the 15K Trail Run
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameron Stephenson | 1:10:19 | 7:33 /mi |
| 2 | Ernesto Puga | 1:11:43 | 7:42 /mi |
| 3 | Stuart Stephenson | 1:13:14 | 7:51 /mi |
| 4 | CARLOS Almeida | 1:15:14 | 8:04 /mi |
| 5 | Brian Thomson | 1:19:06 | 8:29 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Valley View
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Valley View 5K Races 2 races
- 10K Run Events in Valley View 2 races
- Valley View Running Calendar 2026 2 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, 3 Valley View events
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