Looking for fun ways to spend a weekend this fall? Here are a round up of 5K races and fun runs around the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This list is not comprehensive.

1. Hay Day Hustle in Dallas

The Dallas Park and Recreation Department and UNT Dallas are hosting a fall-inspired 5K and 1-mile fun run.2. Double Trouble race in Grapevine

Join the 25th annual Double Trouble 5K and 10K race around Lake Grapevine. Attendees can run both races together or sign up individually.3. Pumpkin Run in Grand Prairie

The 39th annual Pumpkin Run will also include a pancake breakfast, face painting, costume fun and pumpkin decorating.4. Powered to Move race in Plano


Powered to Move provides people with intellectual and physical disabilities opportunities for physical fitness. Participants using wheelchairs, push chairs, hand cycles, race chairs and strollers are welcome.5. Day of the Dead race in Fort Worth

Attendees can run races of varying distances. The event will also include a kids dash and a costume contest.6. Frisco Arts Walk & Run

The run route takes participants through the Kaleidoscope Park with pop-up musicians, dancers, vocalists, actors, visual artists and more. This is the eighth annual Frisco Arts Walk and Run. Funds raised go toward the Frisco Arts Foundation.7. Big Texas Run

Join the annual Big Texas Run and see Texas landmarks like AT&T stadium on the course. Celebrate after the race at Texas Live! with food from local vendors, live music and a complimentary beer from Revolver Brewing for runners ages 21 and older.8. Monster Dash in Denton


Dress up for the annual Monster Dash 5K and fun run hosted by the Denton Music and Arts Collaborative. The family-friendly event includes costumes and fun for all ages.9. Spooky Sprint in Fort Worth

Attendees can participate in a 5K, 10K or half-marathon. Runners will receive a T-shirt and treats at the finish line.10. Lakeside 5k in Flower Mound

The event will also include a fun zone, activities, games, prizes and more. The proceeds will benefit Ally’s Wish, a nonprofit organization that provides a last “wish” to young, terminally ill mothers with small children.
  • Oct. 25, 7:30 a.m.
  • $35-$45 (registration)
  • Trailhead Running Supply, 2600 Lakeside Parkway, Ste. 140, Flower Mound
  • https://bit.ly/4pFsAXq
11. Monster Dash 5K in McKinney

Runners will receive a medal for finishing the race and can enjoy local vendors and a costume contest. The event will also include live music and photo opportunities.