2026 Waco Sports Corporate Cup Presented by Ascension Providence
About the Event
The Waco Sports Corporate Cup, presented by Ascension Providence, is a one-of-a-kind co-ed field day for adults where teams face off in ultimate challenges to win the coveted cup! This event is more than just a test of athletic skill—it's an opportunity to connect, build camaraderie, and earn points for your company!
The Waco Sports Corporate Cup features an annual Charity Challenge as part of the competition. Waco Sports is excited to partner with TBD to combine competitive fun with heartwarming kindness, making a positive impact on our community while enjoying the event.
Proceeds from the Corporate Cup will...
The 2026 Corporate Cup will take place live and in person on June 6th at MCC!
This is a great way for your employees to experience team building and camaraderie while participating in several different events. From cornhole to KanJam, tug-of-war, football toss, running and walking, dodgeball, and basketball- there is truly something for everyone!
2025 Corporate Cup Pricing:
Division 1 (251+ employees): $1,800
Division 2 (51-250 employees): $1,200
Division 3 (0-50 employees): $450
Tailgate Space (must purchase a minimum of 2, maximum of 5 allowed): $400 ea
Event/Competition Sponsor: starting at $12,000 (includes team entry + three (3) tailgate spaces + many sponsor benefits, please contact Dorsena Picknell for more details by emailing dpicknell@sanantoniosports.org)
To register your team, select your division from the menu at the top of the page and click "Create a New Team".
Key Dates:
September 15, 2025: Early Team Registration
November 1, 2025: Light Up the Dark 5K Registration Opens
: 3v3 Basketball Tournament Registration Opens
March 1: Charity Challenge Starts
March 10: Participant Registration Opens
March 19 12 – 1 PM: Charity Challenge Seminar #1
April 9: Light Up the Dark 5K Registration Closes
April 12: Light Up the Dark 5K powered by Waco Sports (Location: Cameron Park Zoo)
April 18: 3v3 Basketball Tournament Registration Closes
April 23 12 – 1 PM: Charity Challenge Seminar #2
April 25: 3v3 Basketball Tournament (Location: Midway High School)
April, TBD: T-shirt Design Submission Deadline
May 1 – 25: T-shirt Contest Public Voting Period
May 7: Team Registration Closes
May 14: Team Payments Due
May 16: Charity Challenge Ends
May 28 – 29: Team Captain Meetings (Location TBD)
Division 1 – TBD
Division 2 – TBD
Division 3 – TBD
June 1: Participant Registration Closes & T-shirt Contest Public Voting Period Ends
June 6/7: Team Tailgate Load-In (Location: MCC – McLennan Community College)
June 7: 2025 Waco Sports Corporate Cup, Main Event (MCC – McLennan Community College)
June 7: 2025 Waco Sports Corporate Cup, Main Event (MCC - McLennan Community College)
Tailgating
Companies can purchase tailgate spots in the designated zones through the Team Captain Store. Tailgating isn't for the faint of heart and it's definitely a popularity contest! Judges will be roaming the area to crown teams with the best set-up, décor, themes and overall spirit! So, fire up the grill, get that playlist ready and start coordinating your flash mob!
Per MCC Campus policy, no pets are allowed on the softball and baseball fields - inside the fenced stadium area.
Assigned tailgate locations will be shared one month prior to event.
Corporate Cup Contact Info
If you have any questions about this Corporate Cup, please contact the Corporate Cup director at rachel@wacosports.org
Sport Coordinators - TBD
Refund Policy
Last Updated: July 25, 2024
All sales are considered final. We do not offer refunds or exchanges for any events or company registrations sold through RunSignUp by the Greater Waco Sports Commission. This policy includes if the event is impacted or cancelled due to weather, a natural disaster, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Non-Refundable Items or Services
All items or services purchased from Greater Waco Sports Commission are non-refundable unless otherwise specified in writing by Greater Waco Sports Commission. This policy applies but is not limited to:
Team Registration Fee's
Team Tailgate Space(s)
Team Captain Store Items
Exceptions to the No Refund Policy
The only exceptions to our No Refund Policy include:
Government policy that restricts the event organizer (Greater Waco Sports Commission) from hosting the event and providing participate experience as sold to companies. This includes but not limited to the WHO and other health governing bodies that restrict the gathering of individuals for an event (ex. COVID-19 Pandemic).
Incomplete Service: If a purchased team registration, tailgate space, and/or team store order is not fully delivered or does not meet the predefined criteria as advertised, a partial or full refund may be considered. Legal Requirements: Following applicable laws, any other conditions or circumstances where we are legally required to offer a refund will be honored.
For any questions or concerns regarding this No Refund Policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@wacosports.org
Phone: 254.757.5638
We reserve the right to modify this No Refund Policy at any time, effective upon posting of an updated version on our website. Please regularly check the Corporate Cup RunSignUp webpage for updates.
Join fellow runners on April 18, 2026 for the 2026 Waco Sports Corporate Cup Presented by Ascension Providence. It's a fantastic 5K, 1K featuring a flat and fast course in Waco.
Races Offered
Running
Light Up The Dark 5K
Participants per Division: D1: Limited to 10 Participants D2: Limited to 10 Participants D3: Limited to10 Participants *no gender requirements* Event Format Eight age divisions (12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+). Point System There will be three ways to earn points for your organization in this event. Team Participation The first is through team participation, in which you will receive 25 points if you meet the minimum requirement on participants. For D1 it will be 7 runners, for D2 5 runners, and for D3 3 runners. Team Points D1: Each team must have at least seven (7) runners in order to qualify for team points. D2: Each team must have at least five (5) runners in order to qualify for team points D3: Each team must have at least three (3) runners in order to qualify for team points. 75 points will be awarded to the 1st place team, 65 points will be awarded to the 2nd place team and points will move down incrementally by 10 until the 7th place team has been awarded 15 points. All teams that finish 8th place and below will be awarded 10 points. Individual Points 5, 4, and 3 points will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female runners in each of the 8 age divisions. *Runners must complete the race to meet the participant threshold for points* Please see the Light Up the Dark 5K race website for questions about the event: https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Waco/lutn
1K Walk
Participants per Division: D1: Unlimited Number of Participants D2: Unlimited Number of Participants D3: Unlimited Number of Participants Event Format All participants can walk the course, no participation cap, however only 25 finishers from each team will be awarded 4 points with a maximum opportunity of 100 team points. *D3 teams will be assigned to have only 10 finishers allowed to earn 10 points each with the maximum opportunity of 100 points allowed. All participants can walk the course, no participation cap.* Point System Teams will be awarded 4 (10 for D3) for each employee that finishes the walk for a total 100 (point maximum per team). Participants must have a number from which the tab will be collected at the finish line. Family, friends and other employees are encouraged to join their participating walker, but only 25 (10 for D3) employees will be scored. Family, friends, and other employees are encouraged to join their participating walker, but only 25 employees will be scored. Location: MCC
About Waco
2026 Waco Sports Corporate Cup Presented by Ascension Providence takes place in Waco, Texas, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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