Running Races in Waco, TX
Half marathon, 10K, and 5K events in Waco — Badass Texas and more from Texas’ premier race series.
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Waco races worth the drive from DFW
Waco brings Central Texas energy to the Run Project calendar. Badass Texas is the anchor event — a spring half marathon, 10K, and 5K that draws athletes from Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, and across the state who want professional race production without mega-event chaos.
Chip timing, organized corrals, hydration stations, and prompt results are standard. What changes is the setting: a community-forward race weekend in a city that supports local sport and charitable impact through the Run Project give-back model.
Use this hub to compare distances, plan your training around spring weather, and connect to Dallas, Plano, and Texas-wide events if you are building a full season on the series calendar.
Central Texas racing
Waco races with statewide draw
Waco sits between Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin — close enough for a morning drive, distinct enough to feel like a destination race. Run Project’s Badass Texas anchors the Waco calendar with half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances on the same morning, drawing athletes from across Central Texas who want professional chip timing without big-city parking headaches.
Spring timing makes Badass Texas a popular first half marathon or early-season goal. Course support, organized corrals, and post-race results match the standards Dallas runners expect from Run Project — with Waco hospitality layered on top.
Many Waco participants train in DFW during the week and race here on the weekend. Browse Dallas races or bundle with a Series Pass if you are building a multi-city season.
Train for Waco
Where Waco and visiting runners build fitness
Local athletes use Cameron Park trails, the Brazos River corridor, and neighborhood loops around Baylor’s campus. Visiting runners from DFW often keep weekday miles on Katy Trail or White Rock Lake, then treat Badass Texas as a spring peak race with a Saturday overnight or early-morning drive.
Spring weather in Central Texas can swing from cool mornings to warm finishes — dress in layers for packet pickup and trust conservative pacing in the first three miles. Read our half marathon training plan if 13.1 is your target distance.
Cameron Park
Trail and road options with elevation variety rare in flat North Texas training.
Brazos River paths
Scenic steady-state runs popular for long-run weekends before race day.
DFW weekday miles
Many Badass Texas fields include Dallas and Fort Worth athletes who train at home, race in Waco.
Schedule
Waco area race calendar
| Race | Date | Location | Distances | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badass Texas | May 30, 2027 | Waco, TX | Half Marathon, 10K, 5K | Register |
Choose your distance
Half marathon, 10K, and 5K in Waco
Half marathon
Badass Texas 13.1 is a spring half with strong community energy — ideal for first-time half marathoners who want cooler March-May training peaks.
10K
Step up from 5K without committing to a full half — same race morning atmosphere and chip timing.
5K
Shorter distance on the same course infrastructure — great for friends and family cheering a half marathoner.
Upcoming races
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Each card links to the official race page with course details, packet pickup information, and registration through Race Roster.
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More ways to find your next race
Badass Texas race page
Course details, registration, and packet pickup for the Waco half marathon.
Dallas running races
More half marathons and 5K events in the Dallas metro.
Texas race series
Full Run Project schedule across North Texas.
Series Pass
Bundle Waco with Dallas, Fort Worth, and Plano races.
FAQ
Common questions
Badass Texas is the signature Waco event with half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances on the same morning.
Many North Texas runners choose spring halves for cooler training peaks. Badass Texas is a popular target with professional chip timing.
Yes — Waco is a common weekend drive from DFW. Many participants train locally and race in Waco.
Pickup details are emailed to registered participants and posted on the Badass Texas event page before race week.
Venue-specific parking guidance is published on the race page as the event approaches.
Yes — Badass Texas offers multiple distances so friends and family can participate on the same morning.
Register through Race Roster via the official Badass Texas event page on Run Project.
Yes — use the Series Pass to combine Badass Texas with Dallas, Fort Worth, or Plano events.
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