DFW Burning Soles Trail Series Race 7
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From Shawn McAfee - DFW Series Racing
- Date Wed 6th August 2025
- Time 6:30PM CDT
- Location McKinney, Texas
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating summer of trail running at the DFW Burning Soles Trail Series Race 7, hosted by Shawn McAfee - DFW Series Racing! This exciting event will take place on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the scenic Erwin Park in McKinney, Collin. As part of an 8-week summer series, participants can choose between a thrilling 5k or 10k race, navigating some of the best singletrack trails in North Texas.
With races kicking off at 6:30 PM for the 10k and 7:15 PM for the 5k, runners of all ages are invited to join the action. The series promises a vibrant atmosphere, with well-marked trails and a lively finish line celebration. Each week, the course alternates between Erwin Park and Northshore Trail in Flower Mound, keeping the competition fresh and exciting. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this community-focused event that not only promotes health and fitness but also supports the local trail system through the dedicated efforts of the Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association (DORBA). Sign up today and be ready to burn some soles!
With races kicking off at 6:30 PM for the 10k and 7:15 PM for the 5k, runners of all ages are invited to join the action. The series promises a vibrant atmosphere, with well-marked trails and a lively finish line celebration. Each week, the course alternates between Erwin Park and Northshore Trail in Flower Mound, keeping the competition fresh and exciting. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this community-focused event that not only promotes health and fitness but also supports the local trail system through the dedicated efforts of the Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association (DORBA). Sign up today and be ready to burn some soles!
Organiser's Description
THE HOTTEST RACING IN TOWN IS BRINGING A NEW HEAT TO THE DFW METROPLEX WITH THE BURNING SOLES TRAIL SERIES.
Beginning this June and running through August, compete in a 5k or 10k series over 8 weeks this summer. Alternating trails between Northshore Trail in Flower Mound and Erwin Park in McKinney keep things fresh week to week.
Trails will be well marked, with lively and exciting finish line atmosphere. Featuring some of the best singletrack trails in North Texas.
Races will be chip timed for all participants. When you arrive for your first race you will be assigned and given a runners bib for the series. Bring that bib back with you each time you race.
SCHEDULE:
Our schedule switches weekly to provide great off-road racing opportunities of varying technical capabilities. Series kickoff and series finale will be held at the Northshore Trail MADD Shelter. We do include 2 rain dates per round of racing. If there are any rain cancellations they will be rescheduled in these open dates.
ROUND 1
* Race 1 June 4, Northshore
* Race 2 June 11, Erwin Park
* Race 3 June 18, Northshore
* Race 4 June 25, Erwin Park
* Rain Date 1 July 9 TBD
* Rain Date 2 July 17 TBD
ROUND 2
* Race 5 July 23, Erwin Park
* Race 6 July 30, Northshore
* Race 7 August 6, Erwin Park
* Race 8 August 13, Northshore
* Rain Date 3 August 21 TBD
* Rain Date 4 August 28 TBD
START TIMES:
Races will feature a mass start for each distance with all divisions starting together.
* 10k Start 6:30pm
* 5k Start 7:15pm
REGISTRATION FEES:
JUNIORS 13 AND UNDER
* $16 for Full Series Registration
* $20 for Pre-Registration
* $30 for Late-Registration
14+ ADULTS
* $24 for Full Series Registration
* $30 for Pre-Registration
* $40 for Late-Registration
PODIUM & AWARDS:
Each weekly race will award the top 3 male and top 3 female finishers for each distance. Age groups will also be called to the podium for recognition.
* 5K Under 13 Men
* 5K Under 13 Women
* 5K 14-39 Men
* 5K 14-39 Women
* 5k Masters 41+ Men
* 5k Masters 41+ Women
* 10K Under 13 Men
* 10K Under 13 Women
* 10K 14-39 Men
* 10K 14-39 Women
* 10k Masters 41+ Men
* 10k Masters 41+ Women
At the end of the 8 week series we will have a final series award recognizing the top 3 in each of the divisions listed above.
Be aware: Racers from both 5k and 10k distances will be on the course at the same time. 10k racers will have a 45 minute head start before 5k racers start. This should provide plenty of spacing between racers. Be aware of other racers.
Race distances of 5k and 10k are approximate based on trail conditions and course. Recorded distances may be below or above advertised distance.
DFW Series provides local, accessible and family friendly trail races focused on community building and volunteer efforts. Our Dallas area trails are all on municipal or federal property and maintained thanks to the tireless efforts of 501(c)(3) non-profit Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association (DORBA). If you are a frequent trail user, please consider getting an annual DORBA membership for only $40 per year. All funding to DORBA goes towards trail maintenance and advocacy in our area, supporting 28 trails and 265+ miles of singletrack.
REFUND POLICY:
There are no refunds for the Burning Soles Trail Series. All registrations are final. We will accept transfer requests to other races and understand that life changes can occur. If you are unable to make an event that you have registered for please send an email and request a transfer to an alternate date.
In the event of a cancellation due to weather or trail closures all registrations will automatically be credited to the next week in the series. If you are already registered for that week you will be moved to the next week not already entered. There are NO REFUNDS due to trail closures or reschedules to rain dates.
Beginning this June and running through August, compete in a 5k or 10k series over 8 weeks this summer. Alternating trails between Northshore Trail in Flower Mound and Erwin Park in McKinney keep things fresh week to week.
Trails will be well marked, with lively and exciting finish line atmosphere. Featuring some of the best singletrack trails in North Texas.
Races will be chip timed for all participants. When you arrive for your first race you will be assigned and given a runners bib for the series. Bring that bib back with you each time you race.
SCHEDULE:
Our schedule switches weekly to provide great off-road racing opportunities of varying technical capabilities. Series kickoff and series finale will be held at the Northshore Trail MADD Shelter. We do include 2 rain dates per round of racing. If there are any rain cancellations they will be rescheduled in these open dates.
ROUND 1
* Race 1 June 4, Northshore
* Race 2 June 11, Erwin Park
* Race 3 June 18, Northshore
* Race 4 June 25, Erwin Park
* Rain Date 1 July 9 TBD
* Rain Date 2 July 17 TBD
ROUND 2
* Race 5 July 23, Erwin Park
* Race 6 July 30, Northshore
* Race 7 August 6, Erwin Park
* Race 8 August 13, Northshore
* Rain Date 3 August 21 TBD
* Rain Date 4 August 28 TBD
START TIMES:
Races will feature a mass start for each distance with all divisions starting together.
* 10k Start 6:30pm
* 5k Start 7:15pm
REGISTRATION FEES:
JUNIORS 13 AND UNDER
* $16 for Full Series Registration
* $20 for Pre-Registration
* $30 for Late-Registration
14+ ADULTS
* $24 for Full Series Registration
* $30 for Pre-Registration
* $40 for Late-Registration
PODIUM & AWARDS:
Each weekly race will award the top 3 male and top 3 female finishers for each distance. Age groups will also be called to the podium for recognition.
* 5K Under 13 Men
* 5K Under 13 Women
* 5K 14-39 Men
* 5K 14-39 Women
* 5k Masters 41+ Men
* 5k Masters 41+ Women
* 10K Under 13 Men
* 10K Under 13 Women
* 10K 14-39 Men
* 10K 14-39 Women
* 10k Masters 41+ Men
* 10k Masters 41+ Women
At the end of the 8 week series we will have a final series award recognizing the top 3 in each of the divisions listed above.
Be aware: Racers from both 5k and 10k distances will be on the course at the same time. 10k racers will have a 45 minute head start before 5k racers start. This should provide plenty of spacing between racers. Be aware of other racers.
Race distances of 5k and 10k are approximate based on trail conditions and course. Recorded distances may be below or above advertised distance.
DFW Series provides local, accessible and family friendly trail races focused on community building and volunteer efforts. Our Dallas area trails are all on municipal or federal property and maintained thanks to the tireless efforts of 501(c)(3) non-profit Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association (DORBA). If you are a frequent trail user, please consider getting an annual DORBA membership for only $40 per year. All funding to DORBA goes towards trail maintenance and advocacy in our area, supporting 28 trails and 265+ miles of singletrack.
REFUND POLICY:
There are no refunds for the Burning Soles Trail Series. All registrations are final. We will accept transfer requests to other races and understand that life changes can occur. If you are unable to make an event that you have registered for please send an email and request a transfer to an alternate date.
In the event of a cancellation due to weather or trail closures all registrations will automatically be credited to the next week in the series. If you are already registered for that week you will be moved to the next week not already entered. There are NO REFUNDS due to trail closures or reschedules to rain dates.
DFW Burning Soles Trail Series Race 7
