Running with the Dogs
About the Event
5th annual Running with The Dogs 5k benefiting the Kilgore Independent School District Education Foundation.
The race will start and end at the Dudley Road entrance of the Creekside Trail.
The Running with the Dogs 5K Fun Run and Creekside Party promises a barking good time an amazing DJ and more! Runners (and walkers!) from East Texas and beyond will enjoy a fast course that starts and ends on the Dudley Road entrance of the new Kilgore Creekside Trail. Be ready to see your favorite students and athletes cheering you on along the route.
Don't forget about the 1K for kids age 3-5th grade. Parents can watch the entire course! Prizes given for winners!
The Running with the Dogs 5K is a great event for groups, new runners, experienced runners looking for a PR, walkers, kids and more!
PRIZES will be given for 1st - 3rd overall Male and Female runners and kids race winners.
Where does the money go?
Funds raised through the Running with the Dogs race benefit the Kilgore Independent School District Education Foundation. The mission of the Education Foundation is to endow and enhance the educational experience of students by providing financial support for district-wide programs and activities.
7:00 am Packet Pickup
8:00 am Kids 1K race (more heats will be added if necessary)
8:40 am 5k Race/Fun Run/ Walk
10:00 am Awards
PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR PETS TO THIS EVENT!
Join fellow runners on October 10, 2026 for the Running with the Dogs. It's a fantastic 5K, 1K featuring a flat and fast course in Kilgore.
Races Offered
Running
5K race/ fun run/ walk
$30 - 5K Fun Run *Prices Increase by $5.00 on October 12th* *May purchase additional shirts while registering Participants who register after October 12th are not guaranteed a t-shirt! Packet Pickup will be held on Friday, Oct 31st at MDT Fit, 1610 N US 259 (Across from Patterson Kilgore and next to Mazzio's) between 5pm and 7 pm, or you can pick up your packet morning of the race starting at 7 am.
Kids’ 1K Race (Ages 3-5th grade)
Calling any and all kids who want to show us what they’ve got!! 1K race set up around the parking area so that parents can watch the race without worrying about the safety of the kids. Compete for fun prizes and bragging rights. Ages 3-5th grade welcome! Swag bag/shirt pickup will be on Friday, Oct 31st at MDT Fit, 1610 N US 259 (Across from Patterson Kilgore and next to Mazzio's) between 5pm and 7 pm, or you can pick up on race day.
About Kilgore
Running with the Dogs takes place in Kilgore, Texas, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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