REAL LIFE 5k/10k 2025
- Date Sat 6th September 2025
- Time 6:00PM CDT
- Location Selma, Texas
- Price $43.50 - $53.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of community spirit and healthy competition at the REAL LIFE 5k/10k on September 6, 2025, in Selma, Bexar! This unique event invites runners and walkers to experience the thrill of racing on the same turf as the horses at the renowned Retama Park, one of only four live horse racing tracks in Texas. Participants can choose between a certified 5k or 10k course, both timed by professionals from IAAP, ensuring an accurate and competitive experience.
Join in the fun while supporting a noble cause! All proceeds from the event will benefit Real Life Community Outreach, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals through food assistance, vocational training, and youth programs in underserved neighborhoods. Participants will receive tech shirts, custom finisher medals, and there will be exciting age group awards for the competitive divisions. Plus, enjoy a fantastic post-race celebration with music from DJ Paul! Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a memorable day of running in the heart of Texas. Sign up today and be part of this uplifting event!
Join in the fun while supporting a noble cause! All proceeds from the event will benefit Real Life Community Outreach, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals through food assistance, vocational training, and youth programs in underserved neighborhoods. Participants will receive tech shirts, custom finisher medals, and there will be exciting age group awards for the competitive divisions. Plus, enjoy a fantastic post-race celebration with music from DJ Paul! Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a memorable day of running in the heart of Texas. Sign up today and be part of this uplifting event!
Organiser's Description
EXPERIENCE A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO RUN THE SAME COURSE AS THE HORSES - ON THE RACETRACK AT RETAMA - ALL WHILE SUPPORTING A LOCAL NONPROFIT.
RETAMA IS ONE OF ONLY FOUR LIVE HORSE RACING TRACKS IN OUR GREAT STATE OF TEXAS, AND YOU'LL BE RUNNING (OR WALKING) WHERE THE HORSES DO, ON THE TURF TRACK (SEE FAQS FOR TERRAIN DETAILS)!
The REAL LIFE 5k/10k provides a certified 5k/10k course, professional competitive timing by IAAP, announcements by MC Liz Longoria, tech shirts and swag for all participants, 5-year Age Group awards by gender for the competitive divisions, custom finisher medals for all course finishers, and a great post-race party featuring DJ Paul!
The REAL LIFE 5K/10k exists to provide a high-quality annual running event, through which our community can come alongside Real Life Community Outreach in their mission to "Serve our community with compassion, providing support and opportunities which empower people to better their lives."
Real Life Community Outreach is a tax exempt 501(c)3 whose charitable purpose is to share compassion through food assistance, vocational training, and kids camps in low-income neighborhoods. All proceeds from this event will go toward the charitable work of Real Life Community Outreach. Learn more at www.reallifeco.org [https://www.reallifeco.org]
PACKET PICKUPS:
Sunday Morning, 8/24/2025: 9:00am-12:45pm at River City Community Church foyer, 16765 Lookout Road, Selma, TX 78154 (Feel free to stay for service: English services at 9:30am and 11am, y River City en Espanol a las 2:00pm)
Tuesday Evening, 9/02/2025: 5:00pm-7:00pm at McAllister Park, Optimist Pavilion (Pavilion #3), 13102 Jones Maltsberger Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247
Race Day Evening, 9/06/2025: Starting at 5:00pm On-site at the Real Life Center (Home of Real Life Community Outreach), 16765 Lookout Road, Selma, TX 78154
RACE FEES - NO REFUNDS
WE'RE SORRY BUT NO STROLLERS OR DOGS ALLOWED.
RACE CONTACT INFO:
If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director, Agatha McRill, at [email protected]
RETAMA IS ONE OF ONLY FOUR LIVE HORSE RACING TRACKS IN OUR GREAT STATE OF TEXAS, AND YOU'LL BE RUNNING (OR WALKING) WHERE THE HORSES DO, ON THE TURF TRACK (SEE FAQS FOR TERRAIN DETAILS)!
The REAL LIFE 5k/10k provides a certified 5k/10k course, professional competitive timing by IAAP, announcements by MC Liz Longoria, tech shirts and swag for all participants, 5-year Age Group awards by gender for the competitive divisions, custom finisher medals for all course finishers, and a great post-race party featuring DJ Paul!
The REAL LIFE 5K/10k exists to provide a high-quality annual running event, through which our community can come alongside Real Life Community Outreach in their mission to "Serve our community with compassion, providing support and opportunities which empower people to better their lives."
Real Life Community Outreach is a tax exempt 501(c)3 whose charitable purpose is to share compassion through food assistance, vocational training, and kids camps in low-income neighborhoods. All proceeds from this event will go toward the charitable work of Real Life Community Outreach. Learn more at www.reallifeco.org [https://www.reallifeco.org]
PACKET PICKUPS:
Sunday Morning, 8/24/2025: 9:00am-12:45pm at River City Community Church foyer, 16765 Lookout Road, Selma, TX 78154 (Feel free to stay for service: English services at 9:30am and 11am, y River City en Espanol a las 2:00pm)
Tuesday Evening, 9/02/2025: 5:00pm-7:00pm at McAllister Park, Optimist Pavilion (Pavilion #3), 13102 Jones Maltsberger Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247
Race Day Evening, 9/06/2025: Starting at 5:00pm On-site at the Real Life Center (Home of Real Life Community Outreach), 16765 Lookout Road, Selma, TX 78154
RACE FEES - NO REFUNDS
WE'RE SORRY BUT NO STROLLERS OR DOGS ALLOWED.
RACE CONTACT INFO:
If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director, Agatha McRill, at [email protected]
Races
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REAL LIFE 10K Run or Walk
Incl. $3.50 Fee & Tech Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (6:00PM CDT)
$53.50
NEW FOR 2025: 10k OPTION! The competitive 10k run will begin at 6:00pm and will be chip timed. Please note that all 10k finishers will be eligible for awards. The 10k awards ceremony will be held following the 5k award ceremony, and athletes must be present to collect their awards. We invite you to enjoy our after party while waiting for the awards ceremony! All finishers will receive a Finishers Medal. Please also note this course includes asphalt, loose sand-like clay, and grass turf terrain. For the safety of all participants, the course will close at 8:00pm (2-hour cutoff time). Awards For 5K Competitive Run Overall M&F Winners + Overall M&F Masters Winners 5 Year Age Groups for first 3 M&F Age group awards will be based on chip time Overall winner awards will be based on gun time No duplication of awards -
REAL LIFE 5K - Run (Chip-Timed)
Incl. $3.50 Fee & Tech Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (6:30PM CDT)
$43.50
The 5k run will begin at 6:30pm and will be chip timed. Please note that you must enter the run category in order to be eligible for awards. The awards ceremony will be held at 7:30pm, and athletes must be present to collect their awards. We invite you to enjoy our after party while waiting for the awards ceremony! All finishers will receive a Finishers Medal. Please also note this course includes asphalt, loose sand-like clay, and grass turf terrain. For the safety of all participants, the course will close at 8:00pm (1 hour 30 minutes cutoff time). Awards For 5K Competitive Run Overall M&F Winners + Overall M&F Masters Winners 5 Year Age Groups for first 3 M&F Age group awards will be based on chip time Overall winner awards will be based on gun time No duplication of awards -
REAL LIFE 5K - Fun Walk (Not Chip-Timed)
Incl. $3.50 Fee & Tech Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (6:35PM CDT)
$43.50
The Fun Walk starts at 6:35pm, and is not chip-timed. All finishers will receive a Finishers Medal. Please note that Fun Walk participants are not eligible for awards. Please also note this course includes asphalt, loose sand-like clay, and grass turf terrain. For the safety of all participants, the course will close at 8:00pm (1 hour 25 minutes cutoff time).
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