Lions on the Leon Captain "D" Dash for "Sight" 5K Fun Run/Walk
About the Event
LIONS on the Leon Captain "D" Dash for “Sight” 5K Fun Run/Walk 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd, Heritage Park in Belton, Texas - hosted by the Belton Lions Club!
The run/walk will begin at 8:30am, starting at the Lions Pavilion, proceeding out and down Park Avenue, returning along Park Avenue to the trail around the baseball fields and along the Leon River; ending at Lions Pavilion. There will be four (4) water stations; and race snacks on return.
This is a timed event, with timing by Pro-Fit Race Timing.
Award Categories:
Awards are given to the top overall male and female finishers and the top three male/female finishers in each age group. No duplicate awards.
Age groups: 11&U, 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+
Costume Awards – Four (4) Awards (People’s Choice)
Every registered 5K participant will receive: Swag “Pirate’s Booty” Bag, a Bib Raffle Entry, Custom Spinner Race Medal and Event Sunglasses (while supplies last)
Come in Pirate Costume to compete for an award or come as you are!
Event T-Shirt is guaranteed to full registrations, if registered by September 17th - limited sizes and quantity may be available after that date.
The event will be held rain or shine. No Refunds.
Regular Registration Fees (thru September 17): 5K - $35.00
Regular Registration Fees (after September 17): 5K- $40.00
Registrants age 17 & under can receive a reduced price...free event t-shirt not available at the discounted rate - t-shirts are available for purchase ... this alternate registration will appear as you register.
Early Packet Pick-Up: Early Packet Pick-up is Strongly Encouraged!!!!
John Corsi State Farm Insurance, 100 Lake Road, Belton
Thursday, October 1st, 6-8pm / Friday, October 2nd, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Race day registration and packet pick-up will run from 7:00 a.m.-7:45 a.m. on race day at the race site. Registration is on personal devices (phone, iPad); credit cards only.
PLEASE NOTE: Roadblocks will be set in place at 8:15am for the protection of the runners and walkers and will stay in place until runners and walkers have returned. Please plan to ARRIVE EARLY; and please plan to STAY until Roadblocks are removed.
Race Day Schedule:
Opening Ceremony will begin at 8:15am
Run/Walk Start Time: 8:30am
Strollers are Welcome!
More information about the Lions on the Leon Event may be found at:
website: BeltonLionsClub.com
facebook: Lions on the Leon
facebook: Belton Lions Club - Belton, Texas
Questions: Karen Stagner, 409-750-0102, kastagne@att.net / Danny Dossman, 254-760-0678, diger13@aol.com / Joe Dyer, 254-952-7863, jdyer@beltontexas.gov
The Lions on the Leon Captain "D" Dash for "Sight" 5K Fun Run/Walk brings an exciting 5K to Belton, Texas on October 3, 2026. Don't miss this beautiful event!
Races Offered
Walking
Lions on the Leon Captain "D" 5K Fun Run/Walk
Please support our organization through Participation in this event. Lions have a Dynamic History. Our motto is, “We Serve.” Founded in 1917, we have 1.35 million members in more than 45,000 clubs in 206 countries and geographic areas worldwide. Belton Lions Club is a dynamic group of individuals committed to making Belton a better place to work and live. The club meets at noon each Thursday. Belton Lions Serve the Community. Belton Lions Club was chartered in 1939. From building and helping maintain Lions Pavilion in Heritage Park to helping assemble equipment at Chisholm Trail Park, Belton Lions are committed to enhancing the quality of life for area residents. The Belton Lions Club installed a Special Needs Playground at Heritage Park in Belton. Each Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas, Belton Lions partner with Friends for Life to provide Food Baskets to under-served families of Children with Special Needs. At Christmastime, Belton Lions provides Pictures with Santa for the Bell County families of children with Special Needs, partnering with Friends for Life. Belton Lions Serve Youth. Our community projects support local children and schools through Scholarships for Belton High graduates. The Club partners with BISD to help Project HEARTBEAT by providing Christmas for students and their siblings in the homeless program. The Belton Lions Club supports Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville, Texas. The primary purpose of the camp is to provide, without charge, a camp for physically disabled, hearing/vision impaired and diabetic children. For information on the Camp, visit www.texaslionscamp.com Belton Lions Give Sight. By conducting vision screenings, equipping hospitals and clinics, distributing medicine and raising awareness of eye disease, Lions work toward their mission of providing vision for all. Belton Lions Club participates in the Lions International Eyeglass Recycling Program, which provides eyeglasses for many needy individuals in developing nations. On a local level, Belton Lions Club works with Belton Independent School District health care professionals to provide free eye exams for local youth in need.
Running
5K Run/Walk - Student Registration - age 7-16
Please support our organization through Participation in this event. Lions have a Dynamic History. Our motto is, “We Serve.” Founded in 1917, we have 1.35 million members in more than 45,000 clubs in 206 countries and geographic areas worldwide. Belton Lions Club is a dynamic group of individuals committed to making Belton a better place to work and live. The club meets at noon each Thursday. Belton Lions Serve the Community. Belton Lions Club was chartered in 1939. From building and helping maintain Lions Pavilion in Heritage Park to helping assemble equipment at Chisholm Trail Park, Belton Lions are committed to enhancing the quality of life for area residents. The Belton Lions Club installed a Special Needs Playground at Heritage Park in Belton. Each Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas, Belton Lions partner with Friends for Life to provide Food Baskets to under-served families of Children with Special Needs. At Christmastime, Belton Lions provides Pictures with Santa for the Bell County families of children with Special Needs, partnering with Friends for Life. Belton Lions Serve Youth. Our community projects support local children and schools through Scholarships for Belton High graduates. The Club partners with BISD to help Project HEARTBEAT by providing Christmas for students and their siblings in the homeless program. The Belton Lions Club supports Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville, Texas. The primary purpose of the camp is to provide, without charge, a camp for physically disabled, hearing/vision impaired and diabetic children. For information on the Camp, visit www.texaslionscamp.com Belton Lions Give Sight. By conducting vision screenings, equipping hospitals and clinics, distributing medicine and raising awareness of eye disease, Lions work toward their mission of providing vision for all. Belton Lions Club participates in the Lions International Eyeglass Recycling Program, which provides eyeglasses for many needy individuals in developing nations. On a local level, Belton Lions Club works with Belton Independent School District health care professionals to provide free eye exams for local youth in need.
About Belton
Lions on the Leon Captain "D" Dash for "Sight" 5K Fun Run/Walk takes place in Belton, Texas, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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