XIT Empty Saddle Race
- Date Sat 8th August 2026
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Dalhart, Texas
- Price $35.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your shoes for the 49th Annual XIT Empty Saddle Race on Saturday, August 8th, 2026, in the vibrant town of Dalhart, Texas! This exciting event features both a 5K and a 1-mile fun run, making it perfect for runners of all ages and skill levels. The race kicks off at the Pavilion near the baseball fields, offering a scenic route that celebrates the spirit of rodeo weekend. The 1-mile race starts at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K at 7:30 AM.
Not only is this a fantastic opportunity to get active, but all proceeds from the race benefit the Dallam Hartley Counties Healthcare Foundation and support the new long-term care facility. Registration is $35 for a single race or $45 for both, and includes a participant t-shirt if you sign up by July 23, 2026, as well as a bib, water stations, and a runners bag. Join us for a day filled with fun, community spirit, and small-town traditions, and stay afterward for the parade, rodeo, free BBQ, and concert. Don’t miss out on this incredible celebration of health, family, and
Not only is this a fantastic opportunity to get active, but all proceeds from the race benefit the Dallam Hartley Counties Healthcare Foundation and support the new long-term care facility. Registration is $35 for a single race or $45 for both, and includes a participant t-shirt if you sign up by July 23, 2026, as well as a bib, water stations, and a runners bag. Join us for a day filled with fun, community spirit, and small-town traditions, and stay afterward for the parade, rodeo, free BBQ, and concert. Don’t miss out on this incredible celebration of health, family, and
Organiser's Description
LACE UP YOUR SHOES AND JOIN US FOR THE 49TH ANNUAL EMPTY SADDLE 5K & 1 MILE RUN A FUN FAMILY FRIENDLY RACE DURING THE LEGENDARY XIT RODEO IN DALHART, TEXAS.
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE DALLAM HARTLEY COUNTIES HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION AND THE NEW LONG TERM CARE FACILITY.
DETAILS
DATE - AUGUST 8TH, 2026
LOCATION - THE RACE STARTS AT THE PAVILION NEAR THE BASEBALL FIELDS IN DALHART, TEXAS, 36.04149^0 N, 102.51233^0 W
TIMES
PACKET PICKUP WILL BE AT THE BRICKSTREET COMMUNITY CENTER, 610 DENROCK AVE., DALHART, TEXAS,
ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH FROM 5PM TO 6:30PM OR AT THE PAVILION ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH AFTER 6AM
THE REGISTRATION DESK WILL OPEN AT 6:00 AM AT THE PAVILION ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH
1 MILE RACE BEGINS AT 7:00 AM AND THE 5K FOLLOWS AT 7:30 AM
REGISTRATION
$35 FOR A SINGLE RACE, $45 FOR ENTERING BOTH
REGISTRATIONS ARE ONLINE ONLY, BUT VOLUNTEERS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST WITH REGISTRATION DURING PACKET PICK UP TIMES.
T-SHIRTS WILL BE GIVEN TO ALL REGISTRANTS SIGNING UP BEFORE JULY 23, 2026
ENTRY ALSO INCLUDES BIB, WATER STATIONS, AND RUNNERS BAG.
MEDALS FOR ALL FINISHERS
JOIN US FOR A RUN THROUGH DALHARTS HISTORIC RODEO WEEKEND!
BRING YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND ENJOY THE RACE. STAY AND CELEBRATE SMALL-TOWN TRADITIONS WITH DEEP ROOTS IN DALHART. STAY FOR THE PARADE, RODEO, FREE BBQ, AND CONCERT!
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE DALLAM HARTLEY COUNTIES HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION AND THE NEW LONG TERM CARE FACILITY.
DETAILS
DATE - AUGUST 8TH, 2026
LOCATION - THE RACE STARTS AT THE PAVILION NEAR THE BASEBALL FIELDS IN DALHART, TEXAS, 36.04149^0 N, 102.51233^0 W
TIMES
PACKET PICKUP WILL BE AT THE BRICKSTREET COMMUNITY CENTER, 610 DENROCK AVE., DALHART, TEXAS,
ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH FROM 5PM TO 6:30PM OR AT THE PAVILION ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH AFTER 6AM
THE REGISTRATION DESK WILL OPEN AT 6:00 AM AT THE PAVILION ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH
1 MILE RACE BEGINS AT 7:00 AM AND THE 5K FOLLOWS AT 7:30 AM
REGISTRATION
$35 FOR A SINGLE RACE, $45 FOR ENTERING BOTH
REGISTRATIONS ARE ONLINE ONLY, BUT VOLUNTEERS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST WITH REGISTRATION DURING PACKET PICK UP TIMES.
T-SHIRTS WILL BE GIVEN TO ALL REGISTRANTS SIGNING UP BEFORE JULY 23, 2026
ENTRY ALSO INCLUDES BIB, WATER STATIONS, AND RUNNERS BAG.
MEDALS FOR ALL FINISHERS
JOIN US FOR A RUN THROUGH DALHARTS HISTORIC RODEO WEEKEND!
BRING YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND ENJOY THE RACE. STAY AND CELEBRATE SMALL-TOWN TRADITIONS WITH DEEP ROOTS IN DALHART. STAY FOR THE PARADE, RODEO, FREE BBQ, AND CONCERT!
Races
-
XIT Empty Saddle 5K
Incl. Race Packet
Sat 8th August 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$35.00
CLOSED -
XIT Empty Saddle 1 Mile Run
Incl. Race Packet
Sat 8th August 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$35.00
CLOSED
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Farm to Market Rd 281, Dalhart, 79022, TX, United States
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