Running & Races
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HRC coordinates several races and running events each year, in addition to hosting the HRC Runner’s Club for adults and Rec Runners for kids (see Youth Wellness)
HRC RUNNERS CLUB
This is a runner’s club designed for those who love to run. We will meet weekly and be part of a group that shares a common interest and love for running. The annual fee includes a running jersey and discounted entrance fee to HRC running and triathlon events. You may choose to get additional individualized running programs from 5k, 10k, 1/2, and Full Marathons.
Entry Deadline: None join anytime
Annual Fee: $30.00
Individual Running Programs: $40.00
Entry fee to HRC running event: $5.00/each
Held on: Thursdays - March - October
Time: 5:15 a.m.
Location: Starting locations vary each week
Ages: 16 & older
FREE SPIRIT 5K/10K RUN
Sign up at www.raceentry.com. The 10th Annual Free Spirit Run is being held in memory of Jordyn Claiborn, who was killed in a car accident on September 11, 2009. All proceeds from the run will be donated to the Hays High Free Spirit Award and the Jordyn Claiborn Memorial Scholarship at the FHSU Herndon Clinic for Speech and Language.
Entry Deadline: September 10
Entry Fee: $18.00
$22.00 entry fee after Sept. 10
Held on: Saturday, September 13
Times: Registration starts at 9:15 a.m.
Race at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Dusty Glassman Ballpark
4th & Milner
Limitations: Min. 15 pre-registered
BEER & DONUTS UNDERACHIEVER RACE
(Online Registration Under Adult Wellness)
Do you hate running?? Then do we have the Race for you! 1/2 mile of Beer, Donuts, and whatever it takes to finish, run, jog, or walk. Start with a drink of beer, stop at a station for a donut break, and finish with another beer at the finish line. Anyone can join the fun, from never stepping on a race track to sprinting to the finish line. This will be a morning of laughs. Families welcome under 21 will enjoy root beer as their drink.
Entry Deadline: October 8
For guaranteed shirt - October 6
Entry Fee: $10.00 - Includes shirt
Held on: Saturday, October 11
Time: 8:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Ages: All Ages, 21 & older to drink
Location: Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex
TURKEY TROT 5K/10K
Sign up at www.raceentry.com. The Hays Recreation Commission, in conjunction with Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza and Hays High XC. Are ready to kick off the holiday season with our Turkey Trot! Come challenge yourself or just enjoy a great experience with your friends and family. All participants will receive a T-shirt, and overall winners will receive a turkey.
Entry Deadline: November 12
Entry Fee: $18.00
$22.00 entry fee after November 12
Held on: Saturday, November 15
Times: Registration starts at 7:15 a.m.
10K begins at 8:00 a.m.
5K begins at 8:15 a.m.
Location: Dusty Glassman Ball Park
4th & Milner
Limitations: Min. 15 pre-registered
FROSTY FUN RUN
Want to end the year on a bang. Join us on New Year’s Eve morning with a short 1 mile or a 5k walk/run by yourself or with families/friends. When you reach the finish line end with hot chocolate and a chocolate bar of special treats.
ENTRY DEADLINE: December 24
Entry Fee: $5.00 for hot cocoa and treats
$10.00 for hot cocoa, treats & shirt
Held on: Saturday, December 27
Times: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages: Everyone
Location: Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 10 Max. 50
BRAIN FREEZE WALK/RUN
Join us for the 6th Annual Brain Freeze Walk/Run! Embrace your inner superhero as you race through our fully paved 1-mile walk or 5K Walk/Run. Walkers, runners, bikers, and strollers are all welcome as we unite to support the HRC Youth Scholarship Fund. Be a hero in your community—register today and make a difference!
Enjoy pizza and snow cones after the race!
Entry Deadline: April 22
for a guaranteed shirt,
All other entries taken through race day!
Entry Fee: $18.00/$20.00 day of race
Held on: Saturday, May 2
Times: Registration starts at 8:15 am
The race begins at 9:00 am
Ages: ALL AGES
Location: Hays Aquatic Park - 4th & Main
