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Area 51

Past Event
Sun, Sep 20, 2026
Irving, TX
Sam Houston Trail Park

On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years

2025

74–93°F

dry

2024

78–97°F

dry

2023

73–94°F

dry

2022

77–96°F

dry

2021

78–101°F

dry

2020

59–82°F

dry

2019

74–92°F

rain

2018

75–86°F

dry

2017

78–96°F

dry

2016

78–96°F

dry

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About this race

👽 Event Overview

Where are all my Sy-Fy people at!? Run with us in what is sure to be a very special event, AREA 51!! Run either our 5K, 10K, or Half-Marathon distances and earn you FINISHER MEDAL! Run fast and earn an ADDITIONAL MEDAL!

📝 Registration Includes

  • Event-themed t-shirt: (5K | 10K | HM | 1M ONLY) REGISTER BY 01/17 TO GUARANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE
  • Custom Finisher Medal: (5K | 10K | HM | 1M ONLY)
  • Age Group Awards: Eligibility for (5K | 10K | HM ONLY)

🏅 Awards Information

Age groups will be awarded 4 deep in the following divisions: M/F 0-4, M/F 5-9, M/F 10-14, M/F 15-19, M/F 20-24, M/F 25-29, M/F 30-34, M/F 35-39, M/F 40-44, M/F 45-49, M/F 50-54, M/F 55-59, M/F 60-64, M/F 65-69, M/F 70-74, M/F 75-79, M/F 80+. Our OVERALL MALE, OVERALL FEMALE, MALE MASTERS (40+), FEMALE MASTERS (40+), MALE GRAND MASTERS (60+), & FEMALE GRAND MASTERS (60+) will receive OVERALL MEDALS!

🚨 Important Notice

AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.

📍 Event Location

Join us on September 20, 2026, at Sam Houston Trail Park, Irving, TX for an unforgettable experience!

🔗 More Information

For more details and to register, visit here.

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