Sy-5K (Garland, TX)
- Date Sat 17th January 2026
- Time 7:45AM CST
- Location Garland, Texas
- Price Free - $36.31
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Gear up for an exhilarating day at the Sy-5K in Garland, Dallas on Saturday, January 17, 2026! Join us as we celebrate National Science Fiction Month with a fun, family-friendly atmosphere perfect for all ages. Participants can tackle the exciting 5K race, where runners will be rewarded with a spectacular UFO Spinner Medal and have the chance to earn an additional medal for placing in the top three of their age group.
For the little ones, a delightful Kid's Dash awaits, featuring a short 100-200 meter sprint designed to give youngsters a taste of the racing experience without the pressure of a longer course. Each Kid's Dasher will receive a participation shirt and the option to earn a finisher medal. With age group awards for various divisions, this is an event not to be missed! Gather your family and friends, lace up your running shoes, and kickstart your 2026 racing season with us in Garland!
For the little ones, a delightful Kid's Dash awaits, featuring a short 100-200 meter sprint designed to give youngsters a taste of the racing experience without the pressure of a longer course. Each Kid's Dasher will receive a participation shirt and the option to earn a finisher medal. With age group awards for various divisions, this is an event not to be missed! Gather your family and friends, lace up your running shoes, and kickstart your 2026 racing season with us in Garland!
Organiser's Description
Join us in celebrating _NATIONAL SCIENCE FICTION MONTH_!! Kickstart your 2026 Racing Season with our fun, family-friendly 5K and earn a HUGE UFO SPINNER MEDAL! If you place top three in your age group, you'll win an _ADDITIONAL MEDAL_!
If your littles are excited to join in the experience, but aren't quite ready to tackle a full 5K, we highly recommend on _KID'S DASH_! This is a short 100200-meter sprint prior to the start of the race to give our little ones the opportunity to experience the racing environment without the pressure of a seemingly long, endless course. Dashers receive participation shirts and will have the option to add finisher medal to their registration.
Registration Includes:
- Event-themed participation t-shirt _(5K | 1M ONLY)_ _**T-SHIRT CUTOFF IS 01/03**_
- Custom Finisher Medal _(5K | 1M ONLY)_
- Eligibility for Age Group Awards _(5K ONLY)_
AGE GROUPS WILL BE AWARDED 3 DEEP IN THE FOLLOWING DIVISIONS: M/F 0-4, M/F 5-9, M/F 10-14, M/F 15-19, M/F 20-24, M/F 25-29, M/F 30-34, M/F 35-39, M/F 40-44, M/F45-49, M/F 50-54, M/F 55-59, M/F 60-64, M/F 65-69, M/F 70-74, M/F 75-79, M/F 80+. OUR OVERALL MALE, OVERALL FEMALE, MALE MASTERS (40+), FEMALE MASTERS (40+), MALE GRAND MASTERS (60+), & FEMALE GRAND MASTERS (60+) WILL NOT ONLY RECEIVE THEIR GOLD MEDALS BUT WILL ALSO WIN A CUSTOM EVENT-THEMED TROPHY!
**AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIPUTED AT THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.**
If your littles are excited to join in the experience, but aren't quite ready to tackle a full 5K, we highly recommend on _KID'S DASH_! This is a short 100200-meter sprint prior to the start of the race to give our little ones the opportunity to experience the racing environment without the pressure of a seemingly long, endless course. Dashers receive participation shirts and will have the option to add finisher medal to their registration.
Registration Includes:
- Event-themed participation t-shirt _(5K | 1M ONLY)_ _**T-SHIRT CUTOFF IS 01/03**_
- Custom Finisher Medal _(5K | 1M ONLY)_
- Eligibility for Age Group Awards _(5K ONLY)_
AGE GROUPS WILL BE AWARDED 3 DEEP IN THE FOLLOWING DIVISIONS: M/F 0-4, M/F 5-9, M/F 10-14, M/F 15-19, M/F 20-24, M/F 25-29, M/F 30-34, M/F 35-39, M/F 40-44, M/F45-49, M/F 50-54, M/F 55-59, M/F 60-64, M/F 65-69, M/F 70-74, M/F 75-79, M/F 80+. OUR OVERALL MALE, OVERALL FEMALE, MALE MASTERS (40+), FEMALE MASTERS (40+), MALE GRAND MASTERS (60+), & FEMALE GRAND MASTERS (60+) WILL NOT ONLY RECEIVE THEIR GOLD MEDALS BUT WILL ALSO WIN A CUSTOM EVENT-THEMED TROPHY!
**AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIPUTED AT THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.**
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Sy-5K (Garland, TX)
