Xit Empty Saddle Race
About this race
Lace up your shoes and join us for the 49th Annual Empty Saddle 5k & 1 Mile Run — a fun family friendly race during the legendary XIT Rodeo in Dalhart, Texas.
All proceeds benefit the Dallam Hartley Counties Healthcare Foundation and the new Long Term Care Facility.
Details
Date - August 8th, 2026
Location - The race starts at the Pavilion near the baseball fields in Dalhart, Texas, 36.04149° N, 102.51233° W
Times
Packet Pickup will be at the Brickstreet Community Center, 610 Denrock Ave., Dalhart, Texas,
on Friday, August 7th from 5PM to 6:30PM or at the Pavilion on Saturday, August 8th after 6AM
The registration desk will open at 6:00 AM at the Pavilion on Saturday, August 8th
1 Mile Race begins at 7:00 AM and the 5K follows at 7:30 AM
Registration
$35 for a single race, $45 for entering both
Registrations are online only, but volunteers will be available to assist with registration during packet pick up times.
T-shirts will be given to all registrants signing up before July 23, 2026
Entry also includes bib, water stations, and runner’s bag.
Medals for all finishers
Join us for a run through Dalhart’s Historic Rodeo Weekend!
Bring your friends, family and enjoy the Race. Stay and celebrate small-town traditions with deep roots in Dalhart. Stay for the Parade, Rodeo, Free BBQ, and concert!
Join fellow runners on August 8, 2026 for the Xit Empty Saddle Race. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Dalhart.
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Running
XIT Empty Saddle 5K
XIT Empty Saddle 1 Mile Run
Weather Overview
These values represent the 1-year monthly averages for August in Dalhart.
About Dalhart
Xit Empty Saddle Race takes place in Dalhart, Texas, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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