Mark Your Calendars! The 28th Annual Katy 5K is set for September 10, 2026!
25 YEARS AND RUNNING STRONG!
25TH ANNUAL KATY 5K
PRESENTED BY MICHELOB ULTRA
Get Ready To Run and Have Fun! Join us on the Katy 5K, a unique course that takes you through some of the most beautiful parts of Dallas, including Turtle Creek, the Uptown streets of Dallas, and the beautiful Katy Trail. Now, come to the Picnic Party with the amazing DJ Poizon Ivy, free Michelob ULTRA (21 & over), free
08/29/2026
REGISTER. WIN. REPEAT.
Okay…maybe not repeat.
But you’ve got TODAY, TOMORROW & MONDAY to register for your chance to win:
🏀 Kyrie Irving signed Mavs jersey
👟 Brooks Running Shoes + fitting
💳 $100 Luke’s Locker Gift Card
August registration = automatic entry! Link is in bio.
Who’s feeling lucky?
Winners will be notified on Tuesday.
- Katy 5K
08/27/2026
🎉 TWO WEEKS. THAT’S IT!
The Katy 5K is almost here, and we’re getting REALLY excited.
Our Sponsors are ready.
Our Picnic Partners are ready.
The swag is ready.
The party is getting ready...
Are YOU registered?! 👀
Join us September 10 for the 28th Annual Katy 5K Presented by Michelob ULTRA.
🏃 Run.
🚶 Walk.
🌮 Eat.
🍻 Celebrate.
A Giant Party Disguised as a 5K is almost here!
🔗 Grab your spot now | Link in Bio
08/20/2026
THREE WEEKS UNTIL THE KATY 5K!
And y’all... this year’s Picnic Party is going to be BIG.
🌮 44 picnic partners with local eateries serving up food bites, pizza, sliders, beef sticks, sweet treats, tea, energy drinks, refreshing beverages & SO much more.
🎁 59 incredible sponsors bringing products, bags, hats, water bottles, giveaways and some of the BEST SWAG we’ve ever had.
📸 And the photo ops? Let’s just say... your camera roll is going to be BUSY.
👟 Run.
🌮 Eat.
🎁 Grab the swag.
📸 Take the pics.
🍻 Celebrate.
Three weeks away. One unforgettable THURSDAY night!
🔗 Link in Bio to Register!
- Katy 5K
08/17/2026
🤠 Choosin’ Texas is Choosin’ the Katy 5K!
And when it comes to our winners, we’re doing what Texas does best...
GO BIG OR GO HOME.
🏆 OVERALL WINNERS
Walk away with some serious Texas-sized bragging rights:
A fun branded cowboy hat that LIGHTS UP—because obviously you need to strut your stuff at the after-party.
The ring of all rings—your Katy 5K CHAMPION ring.
A $100 Punch Drunk Chef Gift Card to celebrate that win!
⭐ AGE GROUP WINNERS
You’re getting some hardware too! Take home your very own Katy 5K Winner’s Ring.
Run Texas. Win Texas. Celebrate Texas. Run Katy 5K.
See you 9.10.2026!
The Dallas Mavs ManiAACs have entered the Katy 5K.
And let’s just say…they’re coming for YOU. 👀🏀
Whether you’re chasing a PR or enjoying every step, the ManiAACs are ready to bring the competition.
Who’s taking the bragging rights on September 10?
- Katy 5K
08/11/2026
START LINE ENERGY vs. FINISH LINE GLORY!
Which one gets you every time?
The butterflies, excitement and “LET’S GO!” at the start…
OR That huge “I DID IT!” feeling when you cross the finish line?
Katy 5K — pick your side!
START LINE ❤️ or FINISH LINE 🙌?
Or… are you a BOTH! kind of person? We wanna know!
Just comment...we don’t know what we don't know!
08/05/2026
REGISTER NOW FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!
The countdown to the 28th Annual Katy 5K is on, and we’re making your registration even more exciting!
Register this month and you’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win. All month long, we’re giving away!
🎁 Prize Lineup:
👟 A FREE pair of Brooks Running Shoes + a complimentary professional shoe fitting at Luke’s Locker
🏀 An Autographed Kyrie Irving Dallas Mavericks Jersey
💳 A $100 Luke’s Locker Gift Card
Don’t wait—secure your spot, get entered to win, and join thousands of runners and walkers for Dallas’ favorite Thursday night tradition!
September 10, 2026
Katy Trail | Dallas
Register today—we’ll see you at the start line!
08/04/2026
🎬 Behind the Scenes at the Katy 5K...
The crew is hard at work making the 28th Annual Katy 5K the biggest and best one yet!
This year’s race will feature our biggest lineup to date, incredible swag, unforgettable activations, and exciting experiences we can’t wait to share with you. 🎉
But none of this happens without YOU—our amazing Katy Trail Community.
The Katy 5K is our largest in-person fundraiser supporting the Katy Trail. Each year, we must raise $1.8 million to keep the Trail maintained, beautiful, and operating for everyone to enjoy.
Your registration does more than get you to the finish line—it helps keep the Trail thriving for our entire community.
We can’t wait to start sharing all the incredible Sponsors, Picnic Partners, and surprises coming your way!
Thank you for being part of the Katy 5K family. 💙
See you at the Start Line!
08/03/2026
Picnic Passes Are Here!
You asked...and we listened!
Have a friend, family member, spouse, coworker, or neighbor who wants to cheer you on but skip the 5K?
Now they can!
Your Picnic Pass includes:
👕 Official Katy 5K T-Shirt
🍔 Food & beverages
🎶 Live music
🎁 Sponsor giveaways
✨ Sponsor activations
🍻 Access to the legendary Katy 5K After-Party
Just cheer, celebrate, and enjoy the party!
Grab your Picnic Pass today.
Link in bio to Picnic Register!
- Katy 5K
07/31/2026
🌳 The Trail is officially in Katy 5K mode!
The signs are up. The banners hung.
The countdown is on!
It’s your sign (literally 😉) to register for the 28th Annual Katy 5K Presented by Michelob ULTRA.
This year is shaping up to be our biggest yet, with an incredible lineup of sponsors, interactive activations, Picnic Partners, live entertainment, and a few exciting surprises still to come.
👟 Run.Walk
🌮 Eat.
🍻 Celebrate.
💛 See you September 10!
🔗 Link in bio.