Toughest 10K in Texas 5K & 1-Mile Run
About this race
Come join us for the 46th year of the Toughest 10K in Texas 10K, 5K & 1-Mile Run! This race is part of the 2026 Centex Race Series, with points for both the 5K and 10K races.
This race is hosted by the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center and is held in conjunction with the Annual Lampasas Spring Ho Festival. Event proceeds go back into the Lampasas community for scholarships and other non-profit donations. Thank you for your participation.
All events start at 7 a.m. Runners will be staged in the order of their races - 10K, 5K, 1-Mile. *All races are chip timed.
Race Day Registration: Will be available on personal devices (phones) on race morning from 5:30a-6:30am. Credit card only through RunSignUp!!
Race Packets: Will be available for pickup Friday, July 10th from 4p-6p at the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce. First 200 get a race bag. Runners and guests will be provided the opportunity to view the route and ask questions about the race. Participants are strongly encouraged to get their packet at this time to avoid lines on race day! However, packets may also be picked up on race morning before 6:30 a.m.
Snacks and water will be available for all participants after the race at the finish. Make sure to stop by the photo tent to commemorate the occasion with a photo! *T-Shirts are not guaranteed past June 26th so, register early. However, there may be some additional for purchase on-site. (Cash or Check)
Parking: Available in the Bozarth Fowler Gym parking lot at the Lampasas Middle School.
Awards: - Medals will be awarded to the Top (3) runners in each age category (14 age groups for male & female including overall winners) from each race. The ceremony will begin approximately at 7:30 with the 1-mile winners (ribbons awarded) and will continue after with 5k & 10k winners. Awards are based on ages as of 1/1/2026 per Cen-Tex race series rules for point standings. Medals will NOT be mailed, but can be picked up after race day at the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce.
BE AWARE!!: Parts of the race course are open to vehicular traffic throughout the run. It is VERY important for you to stay alert throughout the race, stay inside cones and obey all race and traffic signage. Jogging strollers and dogs are permitted but must start in the back.
(5) water stops will be placed throughout the course for hydration and basic 1st aid needs/communication to the race coordinator should it be needed.
Races will be held rain or shine; however, if there is severe weather in the area the race start may be delayed or cancelled. Registration fees are non-refundable.
For more information visit: www.lampasaschamber.org. Visit us on Facebook @LampasasChamber or Email questions to: info@lampasaschamber.org
Pick your distance
Running
10K
All events start at 7am. Runners will be staged in the order of their races - 10K, 5K, 1-Mile. Race day registration will be available on race morning from 5:30am-6:30am. Credit card only. Will be available for pickup Friday, July 10th from 4p-6p at the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce. First 200 get a race bag. Runners and guests will be provided the opportunity to view the route and ask race questions at that time. Participants are strongly encouraged to get their packet at this time to avoid lines on race day! However, packets may also be picked up on race morning before 6:30 a.m. Shirts guaranteed to all registrations received by June 26th. Awards to top overall M/F, and top (3) M/F per age group. No duplicate awards. Age groups: (Male & Female) 0-11, 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+ This is a chip-timed event! Races will be held rain or shine; however, if there is severe weather in the area the race start may be delayed or cancelled. Registration fees are non-refundable.
5K
All events start at 7am. Runners will be staged in the order of their races - 10K, 5K, 1-Mile. Race day registration will be available on race morning from 5:30am-6:30am. Credit card only. Will be available for pickup Friday, July 10th from 4p-6p at the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce. First 200 get a race bag. Runners and guests will be provided the opportunity to view the route and ask race questions at that time. Participants are strongly encouraged to get their packet at this time to avoid lines on race day! However, packets may also be picked up on race morning before 6:30 a.m. Shirts guaranteed to all registrations received by June 26th. Awards to top overall M/F, and top (3) M/F per age group. No duplicate awards. Age groups: (Male & Female) 0-11, 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+ This is a chip-timed event! Races will be held rain or shine; however, if there is severe weather in the area the race start may be delayed or cancelled. Registration fees are non-refundable.
1-Mile
All events start at 7am. Runners will be staged in the order of their races - 10K, 5K, 1-Mile. Race day registration will be available on race morning from 5:30am-6:30am. Credit card only. Will be available for pickup Friday, July 10th from 4p-6p at the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce. First 200 get a race bag. Runners and guests will be provided the opportunity to view the route and ask race questions at that time. Participants are strongly encouraged to get their packet at this time to avoid lines on race day! However, packets may also be picked up on race morning before 6:30 a.m. Shirts guaranteed to all registrations received by June 26th. Awards to top overall M/F, and top (3) M/F per age group. No duplicate awards. Age groups: (Male & Female) 0-11, 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+ This is a chip-timed event! Races will be held rain or shine; however, if there is severe weather in the area the race start may be delayed or cancelled. Registration fees are non-refundable.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Lampasas, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:37 AM and sets at 8:39 PM local time (CDT) in Lampasas on July 11, 2026 — 14h 01m of daylight.
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2026 results — Toughest 10K in Texas 5K & 1-Mile Run
596 finishers across 3 distances · leading places in the 10K
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erik Grover | 35:58 | 5:47 /mi |
| 2 | Kent Ashley | 38:19 | 6:10 /mi |
| 3 | Brayden Phillips | 39:31 | 6:22 /mi |
| 4 | Robert Sanchez | 41:17 | 6:39 /mi |
| 5 | Trey Graham | 42:41 | 6:52 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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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, 2 Lampasas events
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