Once Upon A Run 5k

  • Date Sun 8th February 2026
  • Time 7:30AM CST
  • Location Denton, Texas
  • Price $14.25 - $28.03
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the enchanting Once Upon A Run 5K on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in the beautiful city of Denton, Texas! This all-female race invites princesses, fairy godmothers, and magical runners of all ages to don their sparkly costumes and partake in a fun-filled celebration of strength and sisterhood. Whether you choose to run, walk, or twirl your way to the finish line, every participant will enjoy an unforgettable experience complete with magical photo opportunities and finisher medals fit for royalty.

The event features a Little Princess Run for the younger ones, allowing them to shine and celebrate their own strength and spirit. Registration includes an official race bib and a finisher medal, ensuring that your little ones have something special to show for their hard work! The 5K will kick off at 8:00 AM after a lively start with the national anthem and announcements at 7:45 AM. Be among the first 200 signups to receive a custom race-themed bib, and don’t miss the chance to create magical miles together! Gather your fellow queens and princesses for a day filled with joy, fun, and community spirit!

Organiser's Description

*THE FIRST 200 SIGNUPS GET A CUSTOM RACE THEMED BIB*

Once Upon a Run 5K Bringing the Magic to DFW!
sparkles Denton, TX | All-Female 5K sparkles

Calling all princesses, fairy godmothers, and magical runners! Get ready to sparkle and stride your way through Once Upon a Run 5K, where we're bringing the magic to DFW in the most enchanting way possible.

Throw on your best princess outfit, sprinkle that glitter, and join us for a fun-filled, all-female 5K in beautiful Denton, Texas. Whether you're running, walking, or twirling your way to the finish line, this race is all about celebrating strength, sisterhood, and a little bit of fairy tale fun.

Costumes encouraged
Magical photo ops
Finisher medals fit for royalty
Fun for all fitness levels

So, gather your fellow queens and princesses, and lets make some magic miles together!

LITTLE PRINCESS RACE- LET YOUR LITTLE ONE SHINE AT THE LITTLE PRINCESS RUN! THIS FUN RUN IS ALL ABOUT CELEBRATING YOUR MINI-MES STRENGTH, SPIRIT, AND SPARKLE. INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION: AN OFFICIAL RACE BIB AND A FINISHER MEDAL. PLEASE NOTE: YOUR LITTLE MUST BE WEARING THEIR BIB TO RECEIVE THEIR MEDAL. _IF YOU WANT YOUR MINI ME TO RUN THE 5K THEY WILL NEED TO BE SIGNED UP UNDER THE 5K REGISTRATION. _

NOW YOUR PRINCESS WILL HAVE SOMETHING SPECIAL TO SHOW OFF ALL HER HARD WORK, JUST LIKE HER MAMA! SPARKLES

_ AWARDS:_

_AGE GROUPS WILL BE AWARDED 3 DEEP IN THE FOLLOWING DIVISIONS FOR THE 5K EVENT: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS_

SPARKLES VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! SPARKLES
Help bring the magic to life at Once Upon a Run 5K! We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers for water stations, cheer squads, and course support. Dress up, cheer loud, and be part of the fairy tale fun we can't do it without you!

Sign up now ([email protected]) and help us make magic miles happen!

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:

EARLY PACKET PICK UP: TBD

PACKET PICK-UP: 6:00AM - 8:00AM (RACE DAY)

LITTLE PRINCESS RUN- 7:30AM-7:40AM

NATIONAL ANTHEM & ANNOUNCEMENTS: 7:45AM

5K START: 8:00AM

COURSE CLOSES: 10:00AM

Races

  • Once Upon a Run Magical Miles 5k

    Incl. $2.53 Fee & Race T-Shirt

    Sun 8th February 2026 (8:00AM CST)

    $28.03

  • Little Princess Run

    Incl. $1.75 Fee

    Sun 8th February 2026 (7:30AM CST)

    $14.25

Reviews

Doing this event?

First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event. You'll be able to review this event once it's taken place.

Location

TBD, Denton, 76207, TX, United States

Who's In

See who else is doing this event

Be the first

No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?

More from findarace.com

You might like

Feb 8, 2026

$14.25 - $28.03