2025 Back the Blue 5k

5th Annual Back the Blue 5k

Honor all the brave men and women in law enforcement. This is a fundraising race!

OCTOBER 18, 2025 in Deer Park, Texas

Join the Deer Park and La Porte, Texas communities and come run/walk the 5k (3.1miles). You do not have to be law enforcement to participate!

Discount code available for Law Enforcement Officers! Contact us via social media or email for the discount code - dppoliceassociation@gmail.com

All proceeds go to the Deer Park Police Officer's Association

PLEASE READ:

1. There will be no day-of race registrations! You must register before 10pm cst on Friday, October 17th!

1a. First 300 registrations are chip timed.

1b. First 300 finishers get a race medal.

2. October 1st @ 07:00am cst is the cut-off date to get a shirt. If you register after 07:00am cst on October 1st, you will not receive a race shirt. IF we have leftovers we will sell them at a discount on the day of race.

3. Race registration is final- there are no refunds if the race cancels for weather or a critical incident. We cannot transfer your registration to another person. If for some reason you are unable to make the race, your registration fee is considered a donation to the cause.

4. You do not need to check-in for the race. Have your bib attached on the FRONT of you. Make sure you have YOUR assigned bib number, and not your friend/family member's bib number by mistake.

5. Your race time is determined by your bib time. Meaning, YOUR specific time does not start until your bib crosses the Start line for the first time. Then your time stops when you cross it again at finish.

6. We love our dogs but they are not allowed unless are a registered medical assistance canine. Strollers are welcome. If your child is in a stroller for the entire race, you do not need to register them.

Packet Pickup: Friday, Oct. 17th, 4:00pm-7:00pm, location to be determined.

**We highly encourage packet pickup on Friday.**

Day of Race: Packets need picked up BY 7:30am, at Jimmy Burke Activity Center.

Runners need to begin lining up at 7:45am. The race route will be printed and available to view on location. Race starts promptly at 8:00am after the National Anthem and prayer.

PARKING: Arrive with plenty of spare time! The roadways will begin shutting down for the race at 7:45am which may prevent your quickest route to park! Plan accordingly. here might be construction in the area this year but that won't stop us from a good time!

*Race registration is final- there are no refunds if the race cancels for weather or a critical incident. We cannot transfer your registration to another person. If for some reason you are unable to make the race, your registration fee is considered a donation to the cause.

*If you registered with a t-shirt and do not pick up your packet by 9am on race day, your shirt will be donated.

Cut off to receive a race shirt with you registration is 07:00am CST on October 1st.

Stay after the race for the main event!! (indoor vendors, silent auction items, BBQ cook off & plates for sale, kids play zone, music, raffles, and more!) 10am-4pm

Back the Blue main festival link: https://www.backthebluebbqfest.org/

Deer Park Police Association FB page: https://www.facebook.com/DPPATX/

Thank You Rotary of Deer Park 5890, Cernosek Wrecker, Charlie Hinds, Priority Towing, Westview Dental, Gulf Coast Converter Dealers, Malone Industrial Machine, & Pearwood Skate!