YES; but, it's only open to those who register for the race.
Earlier is always better! The gates open for participant entry at 6:00 a.m. Arriving early will also allow ample time to get through the secure checkpoint and get situated for the race.
This schedule will be updated as race week nears. An email will be sent out to all participants, or you may follow along here!
6:00 am | Gates Open
7:00 am | 5 Miler Start
8:30 am | All 5 miler participants must be finished or will be held in a holding area for 10m start
8:40 am | 10 Miler Start
12:30 pm | 10 Miler Finish
TBD | Awards Ceremony
There is no age requirement; however, please note that all who register are subject to an 18-minute-per-mile pace for the 5 miler, and a 20-minute-per-mile pace for the 10-miler. Additionally, please be advised that ALL participants, regardless of age, must register and have a bib to access the race course. Any person, including young children, who does not have a bib will not be allowed access to the course. NO EXCEPTIONS.
All race packets must be picked up prior to May 9, 2026 (Race-day packet pickup is NOT permitted).
A government-issued photo ID is required for packet pickup. For minors, a Social Security card or birth certificate is acceptable. Packets may be picked up ONLY by the registered participant. Each participant will receive a race bib, event T-shirt, and a sponsor-filled goodie bag.
Thursday, May 7 - 10 AM to 6 PM at Luke's Locker (Dallas) - 3046 Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, Texas, 75205
OR
Friday, May 8 - 11 AM to 7 PM at Luke's Locker (Fort Worth) - 5255 Monahans Ave, Fort Worth, Texas, 76109
No Navy endorsement implied.
YES! We ask those of you who are going to be walking to start in the back. Please remember that you must finish by the course time limit - 18 minutes per mile pace for the 5 miler, and a 20-minute per mile pace for the 10 milers.
Every participant that crosses the finish line!
Absolutely. There will be plenty of restrooms at the start/finish line and along the course.
YES! There will be several water stations conveniently placed along the route.
All races will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, routes may be altered. Races will be canceled only if absolutely necessary for the safety of participants, volunteers, and event staff. In this case, there will be no refunds of race entry fees. Each athlete accepts any such risk during registration. We encourage you to check our website and social media throughout the week for the latest information.
Yes, we can assist you in this matter through Run Sign Up. Please contact us for more info.
No, we do not allow race registration or race bib pick-up on race day. All participants are required to register by 11:59 pm 30 April 2025. All race packets must be picked up according to the schedule listed in the FAQ question "WHERE DO I PICK UP MY RACE PACKET AND WHAT DO I NEED?"
Registration fees are non-refundable, even in the event of race cancellation. The only exception is for official military deployment. Refunds will NOT be given for TDY or PCS orders. The following are the requirements for a refund due to deployment:
At this time, neither course is certified for 2026 due to a minor course change on the 10 miler.
Runners must adhere to an 18-minute-per-mile pace for the 5 miler and a 20-minute per-mile pace for the 10 miler
At this time, we are not accepting volunteers. Should that change, we will release additional info ASAP!