REAL LIFE 5k/10k 2026
- Date Sat 12th September 2026
- Time 6:20PM CDT
- Location Selma, Texas
- Price Free
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the REAL LIFE 5K/10K taking place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the stunning Retama Park in Selma, Bexar, Texas! This unique race invites participants to run or walk on the same turf course as the horses, making it a one-of-a-kind event for runners of all levels. With certified 5K and 10K courses, professional chip timing, and a vibrant post-race party featuring DJ Paul, this event promises to be both competitive and fun.
All finishers will receive custom medals, and there will be awards for the top participants in each 5-year age group division. Don’t miss your chance to join this spirited community event, where fundraising meets fitness! Be sure to mark your calendars for packet pickup starting at 5:00 PM on race day. Please note, strollers and dogs are not permitted on the course. Lace up your running shoes and prepare for a memorable day of racing with purpose!
All finishers will receive custom medals, and there will be awards for the top participants in each 5-year age group division. Don’t miss your chance to join this spirited community event, where fundraising meets fitness! Be sure to mark your calendars for packet pickup starting at 5:00 PM on race day. Please note, strollers and dogs are not permitted on the course. Lace up your running shoes and prepare for a memorable day of racing with purpose!
Organiser's Description
THE REAL LIFE 5K/10K
_Experience a one-of-a-kind race at Retama Park one of only four live horse racing tracks in Texas where youll run (or walk) the same turf course as the horses._
RACE EXPERIENCE
* CERTIFIED 5K & 10K courses
* Professional chip timing by IAAP
* Performance running hat for all fundraisers*
* Live announcements by LIZ LONGORIA
* 5-year age group awards (by gender) for competitive divisions
* Custom finisher medals for all finishers
* Post-race party FEATURING DJ PAUL
* SEE FAQS for detailed terrain information (turf track surface).
PACKET PICKUP
*
EARLY PICKUP: TBD
*
RACE DAY 9/12/2026: Beginning at 5:00 PM
REAL LIFE CENTER (Home of Real Life Community Outreach)
16765 Lookout Road, Selma, TX 78154
PLEASE NOTE: _No strollers or dogs allowed._
RACE CONTACT
For questions, please contact Race Director:
AGATHA MCRILL rd@reallife.org
Run with purpose. Race with impact.
*RUNNERS MUST MEET FUNDRAISING GOAL IN ORDER TO RECEIVE REWARD
_Experience a one-of-a-kind race at Retama Park one of only four live horse racing tracks in Texas where youll run (or walk) the same turf course as the horses._
RACE EXPERIENCE
* CERTIFIED 5K & 10K courses
* Professional chip timing by IAAP
* Performance running hat for all fundraisers*
* Live announcements by LIZ LONGORIA
* 5-year age group awards (by gender) for competitive divisions
* Custom finisher medals for all finishers
* Post-race party FEATURING DJ PAUL
* SEE FAQS for detailed terrain information (turf track surface).
PACKET PICKUP
*
EARLY PICKUP: TBD
*
RACE DAY 9/12/2026: Beginning at 5:00 PM
REAL LIFE CENTER (Home of Real Life Community Outreach)
16765 Lookout Road, Selma, TX 78154
PLEASE NOTE: _No strollers or dogs allowed._
RACE CONTACT
For questions, please contact Race Director:
AGATHA MCRILL rd@reallife.org
Run with purpose. Race with impact.
*RUNNERS MUST MEET FUNDRAISING GOAL IN ORDER TO RECEIVE REWARD
Races
-
REAL LIFE 10K Run or Walk
Sat 12th September 2026 (6:20PM CDT)
Free
The competitive 10k run will begin at 6:20pm 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 10K 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)
Sat 12th September 2026 (6:30PM CDT)
Free
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)
Sat 12th September 2026 (6:35PM CDT)
Free
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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