Run the Highlands 5K and 1M Family Walk

Name: Run the Highlands 5K and 1M Family Walk
Start: 2026-04-25T08:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-25T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Lake Highlands High School

Schedule

Sat Apr 25 2026 at 08:00 am to 11:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Lake Highlands High School | Dallas, TX

Run the Highlands is celebrating 21 YEARS! This highly anticipated, family-friendly event brings the community together and gives back all at the same time. In 2026, we're excited to again offer a USATF-sanctioned 5k race, a 1-mile family walk with entertainment along the way, and a children's carnival full of games and activities.
The funds we raise from your race registration, donation and/or sponsorship are given directly back to Lake Highlands setting our community apart as a distinct and unique neighborhood of Dallas.
Race Details:
7:45 AM: Streets close
8:00 AM: Warm-up begins
8:30 AM: 5K Race* begins across from the Lake Highlands North Aquatic Center
8:45 AM: 1 mile Family Trail Walk begins
9:00 AM-11:00 AM: Carnival!
Registration 🔗: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/111688/2026-run-the-highlands-5k-and-family-trail-walk
Discounts:
Youth discounts of $5 for 12 and under will be automatically applied at the end of your transaction.
Groups of 4 or more in the same transaction will get $5 off each registration and will be automatically applied at the end of your transaction.
Trouble getting registered? Please call Race Roster at 855-969-5515 and they will help!!
Packet Pick-Up:
Thursday, April 23rd
Location: Vector Brewing (9850 Walnut Hill Ln #405)
Time: 3 - 7 PM
Friday, April 24th
Location: Vector Brewing (9850 Walnut Hill Ln #405)
Time: 2 - 6 PM
Race Day, Saturday, April 25th
Location: LHJWL Tent (near starting line)
Time: 7:30 - 8:20 AM
Parking and Road Closures:
Access to parking at LHHS will be closed when roads close at 7:45 am. Parking is also available on neighborhood streets. Roads along the race route will reopen at 10:00 am; Church Road between the High School and Rec Center will reopen at 11:00am.