Miles for Meals 5K Run benefiting Meals on Wheels of Eastland
- Date Sat 4th October 2025
- Time 7:45AM CDT
- Location Eastland, Texas
- Price $11.60 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
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Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and community spirit at the 8th Annual Miles for Meals 5K Run, taking place on Saturday, October 4th, 2025, in Eastland! This exciting event, formerly known as the Old Rip 5K, is part of the vibrant Eastland Chamber of Commerce Ripfest, which celebrates the city's beloved horned toad. Participants can choose to run or walk the 5K course, with registration fees set at $25 before September 1, 2025, and $30 thereafter. For teams of five or more, a special rate of $20 per person is available, while kids can join the fun for just $10.
Not only will you have the chance to enjoy a fantastic day filled with camaraderie and competition, but your participation will also support a noble cause. Proceeds from the event will benefit Meals on Wheels of Eastland, helping to deliver over 60,000 nutritious meals annually to seniors and homebound residents. All finishers in the Kids Fun Run/Walk will receive ribbons, and medals will be awarded to age group winners in the 5K. After the race, stick around for Ripfest festivities, including a parade, live music,
Not only will you have the chance to enjoy a fantastic day filled with camaraderie and competition, but your participation will also support a noble cause. Proceeds from the event will benefit Meals on Wheels of Eastland, helping to deliver over 60,000 nutritious meals annually to seniors and homebound residents. All finishers in the Kids Fun Run/Walk will receive ribbons, and medals will be awarded to age group winners in the 5K. After the race, stick around for Ripfest festivities, including a parade, live music,
Organiser's Description
FORMERLY OLD RIP 5K
ENTRY FEES:
5K - $25 before 9/01/25
$30 after 9/01/25
Teams of 5 or more - $20 per person (by 9/1/2025)
Kids Run - $10
ONLY early registrations by 9/01/25 will receive a t-shirt.
The Old Rip 5K and Kids Fun Run/Walk is part of the Eastland Chamber of Commerce Ripfest 2025," a festival celebrating the citys famous horned toad. This race will benefit the Eastland Meals on Wheels.
Join us for our 8TH Annual Miles of Meals 5K Run benefiting the Eastland Meals on Wheels! The Meals on Wheels mission is to service healthy meals to seniors and homebound residents. Your support of this event will enable MOW to deliver over 60,000 meals annually. Come support your local Meals on Wheels! Register to walk or run; or just come for the fun!
5K: Medals will be awarded to age group winners.
Kids Fun Run/Walk: All finishers will win ribbons.
Teams: Special awards will be given to the school and the business that have the largest registered team. Deadline for team registration is Sunday, Sept. 1. All team forms must be received in the same envelope. Teams of 5 or more people: $20 per registration
After the race, stay for Ripfest, including a parade, Bryans Car Show, live music, kids games, crafts, and food booths.
Come for the Race. Stay for the day!
ENTRY FEES:
5K - $25 before 9/01/25
$30 after 9/01/25
Teams of 5 or more - $20 per person (by 9/1/2025)
Kids Run - $10
ONLY early registrations by 9/01/25 will receive a t-shirt.
The Old Rip 5K and Kids Fun Run/Walk is part of the Eastland Chamber of Commerce Ripfest 2025," a festival celebrating the citys famous horned toad. This race will benefit the Eastland Meals on Wheels.
Join us for our 8TH Annual Miles of Meals 5K Run benefiting the Eastland Meals on Wheels! The Meals on Wheels mission is to service healthy meals to seniors and homebound residents. Your support of this event will enable MOW to deliver over 60,000 meals annually. Come support your local Meals on Wheels! Register to walk or run; or just come for the fun!
5K: Medals will be awarded to age group winners.
Kids Fun Run/Walk: All finishers will win ribbons.
Teams: Special awards will be given to the school and the business that have the largest registered team. Deadline for team registration is Sunday, Sept. 1. All team forms must be received in the same envelope. Teams of 5 or more people: $20 per registration
After the race, stay for Ripfest, including a parade, Bryans Car Show, live music, kids games, crafts, and food booths.
Come for the Race. Stay for the day!
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