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
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the REAL LIFE 5K/10K on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Selma, Texas! This unique event allows participants to run or walk the same course as the horses on the renowned Retama racetrack, one of only four live horse racing venues in Texas. Whether you choose the 5K or the 10K distance, you’ll be part of a professionally timed race complete with custom finisher medals for all participants and exciting age group awards.
Join us for a fantastic post-race celebration featuring music by DJ Paul, and feel good knowing that every step you take supports the local nonprofit, Real Life Community Outreach. Their mission is to empower and uplift our community through essential services like food assistance and vocational training. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to run for a cause while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere. Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for a day full of fun, fitness, and philanthropy!
Join us for a fantastic post-race celebration featuring music by DJ Paul, and feel good knowing that every step you take supports the local nonprofit, Real Life Community Outreach. Their mission is to empower and uplift our community through essential services like food assistance and vocational training. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to run for a cause while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere. Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for a day full of fun, fitness, and philanthropy!
Organiser's Description
EXPERIENCE A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO RUN THE SAME COURSE AS THE HORSES - ON THE RACETRACK AT RETAMA - WITH THE OPTION TO SUPPORT 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, 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 and/or donate at www.reallifeco.org [https://www.reallifeco.org]
PACKET PICKUPS:
Early pickup TBD
Race Day Evening, 9/12/2025: Starting at 5:00pm On-site at the Real Life Center (Home of Real Life Community Outreach), 16765 Lookout Road, Selma, TX 78154
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, 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 and/or donate at www.reallifeco.org [https://www.reallifeco.org]
PACKET PICKUPS:
Early pickup TBD
Race Day Evening, 9/12/2025: Starting at 5:00pm On-site at the Real Life Center (Home of Real Life Community Outreach), 16765 Lookout Road, Selma, TX 78154
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
Sat 12th September 2026 (6:20PM CDT)
Free
NEW FOR 2025: 10k OPTION! 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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