BACK TO THE 80s 5K
- Date Sat 13th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Grand Prairie, Texas
- Price $40.22 - $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to relive the vibrant spirit of the 80s at the 2nd Annual Back to the 80s 5K on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Grand Prairie, Dallas! This exciting event will take place along the picturesque Campion Trails, making it the perfect setting for a fun-filled day of running, friends, and family. Participants can choose to run in person or virtually, with shipping included for virtual racers. The 5K race will kick off at 8 AM, so lace up your shoes and prepare to groove to the beats of nostalgia.
Join in the festivities by dressing up in your best 80s attire, bringing pom poms, musical instruments, or signs to cheer on the runners! Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers, with age group prizes available for a range of categories. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out, the Back to the 80s 5K promises an unforgettable experience filled with community spirit and excitement. Don't miss out on this chance to celebrate the past while making new memories!
Join in the festivities by dressing up in your best 80s attire, bringing pom poms, musical instruments, or signs to cheer on the runners! Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers, with age group prizes available for a range of categories. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out, the Back to the 80s 5K promises an unforgettable experience filled with community spirit and excitement. Don't miss out on this chance to celebrate the past while making new memories!
Organiser's Description
Come join us for our 2ND ANNUAl BACK TO THE 80S 5K. Well be running the beautiful Campion Trails. Grab your friends and family, because you are not going to want to miss this one! If you choose to run virtually shipping is included in your cost.
PRE-PACKET PICKUP: TBD
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP:
Location: Near the Start line under the Lace Up Tent
5K START TIME: 8AM
VOLUNTEER WITH US
-Aid station (Super High Priority): Provide water to participants as they pass by. Keep course clean for runners by picking up discarded cups, bottles and trash and placing it in the provided trash cans.
-Course Monitor ( Super High Priority): Help maintain a safe course by redirecting traffic away from participants and guiding participants in the right direction.
Feel free to bring pom pom, horns, music, instruments, signs etc. to encourage and cheer on runners. Bonus for creative
costumes!
AWARDS
Male and Female Overall for each event.
Top 3 Male and Female for the following age groups:
10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79
REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY
CANCELATION POLICY ALL LACE UP RUNNING EVENTS PROCEED RAIN OR SHINE OR SNOW OR COLD. FOR THAT REASON, WE HAVE A STRICT NO REFUND POLICY.
IN THE EVENT OF EXTREME WEATHER, THE START TIME OF THIS EVENT MAY BE DELAYED BY UP TO AN HALF HOUR. PAST THIS TIME, THE EVEN COURSE MAY BE SHORTENED OR ALTERED TO PROTECT THE PARTICIPANTS.
IF CONDITIONS TURNS INTO LIGHTENING, ICE OR BECOME UNSAFE, THE EVENT MAY BE CANCELLED. EVENT CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS ARE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE RACE DIRECTOR.
WE ALWAYS STRIVE TO PRODUCE A FULL AND SAFE SPORTING EVENT, BUT SOMETIMES THE WEATHER CONDITIONS CAN AFFECT THOSE PLANS.
A LOT OF HOURS, DAYS AND EVEN MONTHS GOES INTO PLANNING A SPORTING EVENT AND WE DO SO WITH THE BEST INTENTIONS. UNFORTUNATELY, NO ONE CAN CONTROL THE WEATHER AND RACE DIRECTORS ARE NOT THE EXCEPTIONS.
OUR GOAL IS TO ALWAYS PRODUCE A FULL EVENT AS SCHEDULED AND ONLY MODIFY THESE PLANS DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS SOME OF WHICH CAN BE CAUSED BY WEATHER CONDITIONS.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THESE POLICIES AND WE APPRECIATE YOUR PARTICIPATION.
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENT, OR THE EVENT IS CANCELED, YOU CAN STILL RECEIVE YOUR PACKET, SHIRT, AND MEDAL AND YOU SIMPLY RUN THE RACE ON YOUR OWN TIME ON YOUR OWN COURSE. SEE OUR VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.
PRE-PACKET PICKUP: TBD
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP:
Location: Near the Start line under the Lace Up Tent
5K START TIME: 8AM
VOLUNTEER WITH US
-Aid station (Super High Priority): Provide water to participants as they pass by. Keep course clean for runners by picking up discarded cups, bottles and trash and placing it in the provided trash cans.
-Course Monitor ( Super High Priority): Help maintain a safe course by redirecting traffic away from participants and guiding participants in the right direction.
Feel free to bring pom pom, horns, music, instruments, signs etc. to encourage and cheer on runners. Bonus for creative
costumes!
AWARDS
Male and Female Overall for each event.
Top 3 Male and Female for the following age groups:
10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79
REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY
CANCELATION POLICY ALL LACE UP RUNNING EVENTS PROCEED RAIN OR SHINE OR SNOW OR COLD. FOR THAT REASON, WE HAVE A STRICT NO REFUND POLICY.
IN THE EVENT OF EXTREME WEATHER, THE START TIME OF THIS EVENT MAY BE DELAYED BY UP TO AN HALF HOUR. PAST THIS TIME, THE EVEN COURSE MAY BE SHORTENED OR ALTERED TO PROTECT THE PARTICIPANTS.
IF CONDITIONS TURNS INTO LIGHTENING, ICE OR BECOME UNSAFE, THE EVENT MAY BE CANCELLED. EVENT CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS ARE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE RACE DIRECTOR.
WE ALWAYS STRIVE TO PRODUCE A FULL AND SAFE SPORTING EVENT, BUT SOMETIMES THE WEATHER CONDITIONS CAN AFFECT THOSE PLANS.
A LOT OF HOURS, DAYS AND EVEN MONTHS GOES INTO PLANNING A SPORTING EVENT AND WE DO SO WITH THE BEST INTENTIONS. UNFORTUNATELY, NO ONE CAN CONTROL THE WEATHER AND RACE DIRECTORS ARE NOT THE EXCEPTIONS.
OUR GOAL IS TO ALWAYS PRODUCE A FULL EVENT AS SCHEDULED AND ONLY MODIFY THESE PLANS DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS SOME OF WHICH CAN BE CAUSED BY WEATHER CONDITIONS.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THESE POLICIES AND WE APPRECIATE YOUR PARTICIPATION.
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENT, OR THE EVENT IS CANCELED, YOU CAN STILL RECEIVE YOUR PACKET, SHIRT, AND MEDAL AND YOU SIMPLY RUN THE RACE ON YOUR OWN TIME ON YOUR OWN COURSE. SEE OUR VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.
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