Run the Highlands 5k

Lake Highlands, United States • 25 Apr 2026

Event

Run the Highlands takes place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 9449 Church Rd, Dallas, TX. The event is marking its 21st year and includes a USATF-sanctioned 5K, a 1-mile family trail walk with entertainment along the route, and a children's carnival with games and activities. Funds raised through registration, donations, and sponsorships are returned to Lake Highlands. The Lake Highlands Junior Women's League is a fundraising organization for the event.

Distances

  • 5K
  • 1 mile Family Trail Walk

Logistics

Packet pick-up is scheduled on Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24 at Vector Brewing, 9850 Walnut Hill Ln #405, and on race day at the LHJWL tent near the starting line. Parking is available on neighborhood streets; access to Lake Highlands High School parking may be restricted during the event and roads along the route will be closed and later reopened in the morning. Registration fees vary by registration period; a youth discount of $5 for participants 12 and under is applied automatically at checkout. Sponsors listed for the event include Texas Health Resources, The Advocate, Cadence Bank, Lake Highlands PID, and Schneider National Foundation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Family Trail Walk
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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