The Fountain 5K Run & Walk
- Date Sat 26th April 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Terrell, Texas
- Price $11.60 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 14th Annual Fountain 5K Run & Walk, taking place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in the charming city of Terrell, Kaufman! This exciting event invites participants of all ages to experience a scenic 3.2-mile route that showcases the historic beauty of our community, passing by stunning homes from the turn of the century. Whether you choose to run or walk, it's a fantastic opportunity to engage with fellow community members while supporting a great cause.
The Fountain 5K is not just a race; it's a celebration of community spirit, with proceeds benefiting the Volunteer Services Council of Terrell State Hospital. They have been dedicated to enhancing the lives of hospital patients since 1952. Don’t miss out on the fun! Race day kicks off with registration and packet pickup at 7:00 AM, followed by a 1K Kids Fun Run and the main 5K Run & Walk starting at 9:00 AM. Be sure to register early to snag your guaranteed t-shirt and be part of the awards ceremony celebrating the top finishers in various age categories. Join us rain or shine for a day filled with joy, fitness, and community support
The Fountain 5K is not just a race; it's a celebration of community spirit, with proceeds benefiting the Volunteer Services Council of Terrell State Hospital. They have been dedicated to enhancing the lives of hospital patients since 1952. Don’t miss out on the fun! Race day kicks off with registration and packet pickup at 7:00 AM, followed by a 1K Kids Fun Run and the main 5K Run & Walk starting at 9:00 AM. Be sure to register early to snag your guaranteed t-shirt and be part of the awards ceremony celebrating the top finishers in various age categories. Join us rain or shine for a day filled with joy, fitness, and community support
Organiser's Description
We are excited to announce the 14th Annual Fountain 5K Run/Walk for the Terrell community. The event will be held Saturday, April 27, 2024. The 3.2-mile scenic neighborhood route will showcase the heritage and charm of our historic city as participants pass historic homes built at the turn of the century. Whether you run or walk, we hope that you will make plans to join us! We will have the event rain or shine.
The Fountain 5K was exclusively designed to benefit the Volunteer Services Council of Terrell State Hospital. Since 1952, the Volunteer Services Council has worked tirelessly to obtain goods, services, and monetary donations and provide personal attention for the benefit of the hospitals patientsabove and beyond the care and treatment provided by Terrell State Hospital. The continuation of this great work is largely dependent on friends like you. Your support of the Fountain 5K will allow the Volunteer Services Council to continue to make great things happen.
Sign up early to ensure you receive a t-shirt of the desired size!
Runners registered by the end of the day on April 6th are guaranteed a t-shirt of the desired/ ordered sizes. T-shirts order must be ordered on April 7th, your t-shirts must be printed and shipped. After we place our order to the printing company, we can only guess what sizes might runners sign up for. If you love fun race t-shirts - sign up now and have yours guaranteed!
Race day schedule:
7:00 am Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup
8:00 am 1K Kids Fun Run
8:45 am Warm Up
9:00 am 5K Run & Walk Start
10:30 am Course Closes
Awards
AWARDS: Award presentations begin promptly after last finisher, with awards to 1st Overall Male and Female, and 1st,
2nd, and 3rd Male and Female in the below age groups.
AGE GROUPS: Awards will be given to top 3 in each category: 8 and under, 9-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+ over.
To be eligible for an award, you must wear a timing tag.
The Fountain 5K was exclusively designed to benefit the Volunteer Services Council of Terrell State Hospital. Since 1952, the Volunteer Services Council has worked tirelessly to obtain goods, services, and monetary donations and provide personal attention for the benefit of the hospitals patientsabove and beyond the care and treatment provided by Terrell State Hospital. The continuation of this great work is largely dependent on friends like you. Your support of the Fountain 5K will allow the Volunteer Services Council to continue to make great things happen.
Sign up early to ensure you receive a t-shirt of the desired size!
Runners registered by the end of the day on April 6th are guaranteed a t-shirt of the desired/ ordered sizes. T-shirts order must be ordered on April 7th, your t-shirts must be printed and shipped. After we place our order to the printing company, we can only guess what sizes might runners sign up for. If you love fun race t-shirts - sign up now and have yours guaranteed!
Race day schedule:
7:00 am Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup
8:00 am 1K Kids Fun Run
8:45 am Warm Up
9:00 am 5K Run & Walk Start
10:30 am Course Closes
Awards
AWARDS: Award presentations begin promptly after last finisher, with awards to 1st Overall Male and Female, and 1st,
2nd, and 3rd Male and Female in the below age groups.
AGE GROUPS: Awards will be given to top 3 in each category: 8 and under, 9-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+ over.
To be eligible for an award, you must wear a timing tag.
Races
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5K Run & Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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5K Run & Walk Student
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$16.90
This category is for children and college students -
1K Kids Fun Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$11.60
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