Move For The Beat
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Move For The Beat

Grand Prairie, Texas, United States View on map
Aug 29, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

Get Ready to Move for the Beat!


Join us on August 29, 2026, for the Black Heart Association's Second Annual "Move for the Beat"—a remarkable event that promises to ignite your spirit, uplift your soul, and make a lasting impact on heart health. Whether you're walking, running, or cheering from the sidelines, every step you take helps us raise awareness and support for a cause that truly matters.

 
Event Highlights

  • 🎧 DJ-Powered Fun: Feel the rhythm and keep the energy high with our live DJ, spinning tracks that will keep you moving and grooving throughout the event.

  • 🛍️ Vendors Galore: Explore a variety of vendors offering everything from fitness gear to healthy snacks. Support local businesses and discover new favorites!

  • 🩺 Free Heart Health Screenings: Take a proactive step towards your well-being with free heart health screenings available on-site. Your health is our priority!

  • 🧘‍♀️ Stretch & Warm-Up: Start your day right with a guided stretch and warm-up session to get your body ready for the journey ahead. It’s the perfect way to prevent injuries and maximize your performance.

  • 📸 We’ll have a photographer capturing all the best moments—so don’t forget to smile!

 
Why You Should Join Us


This isn’t just any walk/run—it’s a journey of compassion, solidarity, and determination. As you traverse the course, you’ll be surrounded by the energy of fellow participants and the encouragement of supporters. Each stride you take will serve as a testament to your commitment to promoting heart health awareness and fostering a community where everyone is empowered to take charge of their well-being.

Every registration makes a difference—your participation helps fund life-saving heart health screenings for those in need. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or simply passionate about making a positive impact, this event is for you. Together, we can turn every heartbeat into a beacon of hope.


Event Details


📍 Race Location: The Epic - 2960 Epic Place, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
🕒 Time: 7:30 AM
 

 
Sign Up Today!

T-Shirt cutoff 8/15/2026...


Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to make a difference and have fun while doing it. Secure your spot and join us in the movement for heart health!

 
Spread the Word


Help us make this event even bigger and better by sharing it with your friends, family, and social networks. Together, we can walk, run, and move toward a brighter tomorrow—one step at a time.

Packet Pickup:

Race Day 6am-7am

Race Start Time: 7:30am

  Refund/Cancellation Policy All Lace Up Running events proceed rain or shine—or even snow and cold. For that reason, we have a strict no-refund policy. In the event of extreme weather, the start time may be delayed by up to half an hour. If conditions worsen with lightning, ice, or other unsafe circumstances, the event may be canceled at the discretion of the Race Director. We strive to deliver a full and safe sporting event, but we acknowledge that weather conditions can sometimes affect our plans. If the event is canceled, or if you are unable to participate, you can still receive your packet, shirt, and medal, and complete the race on your own time. See our virtual race information for full details.

Pick your distance

Running

Move For The Beat 5K

Aug 29, 2026 5K 7:30 AM
$45.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

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

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 24.4° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 33.9°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 24.4° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 42.3°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
15.0
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
7.0mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
63.6%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on August 29, 2026 (CDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on August 29, 2026 (CDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
12h 55m

The sun rises at 7:00 AM and sets at 7:56 PM local time (CDT) in Grand Prairie on August 29, 2026 — 12h 55m of daylight.

Course

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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, 16 Grand Prairie events

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