2026 Run the Highlands 5K and Family Trail Walk

Run the Highlands is celebrating 21 years! This highly anticipated, family-friendly event brings the community together and gives back all at the same time. In 2026, we're excited to again offer a USATF-sanctioned 5k race, a 1-mile family walk with entertainment along the way, and a children's carnival full of games and activities.

The funds we raise from your race registration, donation and/or sponsorship are given directly back to Lake Highlands.

Race Details:

7:45 AM: Streets close

8:00 AM: Warm-up begins

8:30 AM: 5K Race* begins across from the Lake Highlands North Aquatic Center

8:45 AM: 1 mile Family Trail Walk begins

9:00 AM-11:00 AM: Carnival!

Discounts:

• Youth discounts of $5 for 12 and under will be automatically applied at the end of your transaction.

Trouble getting registered? Please call Race Roster at 855-969-5515 and they will help!!

Packet Pick-Up:

Thursday, April 23rd

• Location: Vector Brewing (9850 Walnut Hill Ln #405)
• Time: 3 - 7 PM

Friday, April 24th

• Location: Vector Brewing (9850 Walnut Hill Ln #405)
• Time: 2 - 6 PM

Race Day, Saturday, April 25th

• Location: LHJWL Tent (near starting line)
• Time: 7:30 - 8:20 AM

Parking and Road Closures:

Map of the race route, parking, and road closures here

Access to parking at LHHS will be closed when roads close at 7:45 am. Parking is also available on neighborhood streets. Roads along the race route will reopen at 10:00 am; Church Road between the High School and Rec Center will reopen at 11:00am.