RUN FOR REFUGEES
Join Dallas Muslim Running Club for a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk and a 5K Race in Irving, TX benefiting Ma'ruf Dallas.
On Race Day there will be a vendor area, food trucks and an EPIC kids zone. We'd love to have you join with the entire family for a day of fun benefiting team DMRC and our local refugee community!
START TIMES
Saturday, OCTOBER 3, 2026
DMRC presents Run for Refugees, benefiting Ma'ruf Dallas
- Adults & Youth: 1 Mile Family Fun Walk/Run – 9:00 AM
- Adults & Youth: 5K RACE – 9:30 AM
All races Start and Finish at Sam Houston Trail Park.
WILL THE EVENT BE TIMED?
Yes. The 5K race WILL be chip timed, however the one mile fun run will not. Run for Refugees, hosted by DMRC will be chipped/timed by an official Chip Timing company - and all results can be found online in real time. You can find your results by scanning the QR code on your bib after completing the 5K Race.
RESULTS: CHECK YOUR RESULTS
IS THERE A SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE?
No. DMRC will continue to accept sponsors and donations through Race Day, October 3 to help sustain DMRC, maximize support of Ma'ruf Dallas, and promote local businesses. Sponsors registering AFTER Friday, September 11 risk not being included on Race Day T-Shirts and Banners due to manufacturing and printing deadlines.
IS MY REGISTRATION REFUNDABLE OR TRANSFERABLE?
Race Registration for the 2026 RUN FOR REFUGEES RACE is non-transferable and non-refundable.
WILL EVERYONE RECEIVE A T-SHIRT AND MEDAL?
Yes. Every registration, both youth and adult, will include a Run for Refugees T-shirt. Finisher Medals will be given to each participant for the sub-event they have registered for upon crossing the finish line with a correlating race-day bib.
PACKET PICK-UP DETAILS
**THERE WILL BE NO DAY-OF PACKET PICK-UP FOR THIS YEAR'S EVENT!**
PACKET PICK-UP DAY 1:
September 24, 2026
11AM - 6PM in IRVING, TX
PACKET PICK-UP DAY 2:
September 26, 2026
10AM - 2PM in PLANO, TX
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5K Race - All Ages
Price changes in 4 days 11 hours-
The 5K event will be chip timed and will include a race day shirt, finisher medal, participation in the award ceremony (if applicable), and all the finish line goodies post-race!
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Register for 5K Race - All Ages$45.11
Member Pricing
Now registering Jul 5 – Aug 7 -
$50.48
Early Bird Pricing
Aug 8 – Aug 14 -
$61.22
General Pricing
Aug 15 – Aug 31 -
$66.59
Late Registration*
Sep 1 – Oct 2
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1 Mile Fun Run - Adult
Price changes in 4 days 11 hours-
This will be a FUN Run/Walk event, great for parents of young children who are not able to complete 3.1 miles (5K), any adults who want to walk for a shorter distance, and/or elderly community members who are coming to support the cause, but do not want to be chip-timed. This event will *NOT* include chip timing.
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Register for 1 Mile Fun Run - Adult$39.74
Member Pricing
Now registering Jul 5 – Aug 7 -
$45.11
Early Bird Pricing
Aug 8 – Aug 14 -
$50.48
General Pricing
Aug 15 – Aug 31 -
$55.84
Late Registration*
Sep 1 – Oct 2
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1 Mile Fun Run - Youth
Price changes in 4 days 11 hours-
For Ages 12 and under. Each registrant will receive a superhero cape to wear during the race. This is a special honor in memory of our beloved and dear Yousef Maarouf, our forever Superhero! Together, let's carry on Yousef's spirit of generosity and love to the ummah. Join Yousef's superheros and register your child for the 1 Mile Fun/Run! This will be a FUN Run/Walk event, great for young children who are not able to complete 3.1 miles (5K) and/or elderly community members who are coming to support the cause, but do not want to be chip-timed. This event will *NOT* include chip timing.
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Register for 1 Mile Fun Run - Youth$39.74
Member Pricing
Now registering Jul 5 – Aug 7 -
$45.11
Early Bird Pricing
Aug 8 – Aug 14 -
$50.48
General Pricing
Aug 15 – Aug 31 -
$55.84
Late Registration*
Sep 1 – Oct 2
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The Bundle - Fun Run & 5K for Youth
Price changes in 19 days 11 hours-
This bundle includes participation in both the 5K race as well as admission for the 1 mile fun run/walk. This Bundle is designs for Ages 12 and under. Each registrant will receive a superhero cape to wear during the race. This is a special honor in memory of our beloved and dear Yousef Maarouf, our forever Superhero! Together, let's carry on Yousef's spirit of generosity and love to the ummah. Join Yousef's superheros and register your child for the 1 Mile Fun Run AND the 5K Race!
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$61.22
Early Bird Pricing
Jul 5 – Jul 23 -
Register for The Bundle - Fun Run & 5K for Youth$66.59Now registering Jul 24 – Aug 22
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$71.96Aug 23 – Sep 22
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$82.71Sep 23 – Oct 2
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The Bundle - Fun Run & 5K for Adults
Price changes in 19 days 11 hours-
This bundle is discounted and includes both a 5K registration and entry into the Fun Run.
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$61.22
Early Bird Pricing
Jul 5 – Jul 23 -
Register for The Bundle - Fun Run & 5K for Adults$66.59Now registering Jul 24 – Aug 22
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$71.96Aug 23 – Sep 22
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$82.71Sep 23 – Oct 2
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 5K COURSE |  |
Finisher Medal for ALL Registered Participants upon crossing finish line.
TOP FUNDRAISER TROPHY:
- The Yousef Award
This trophy will be awarded to the individual or team who raises the greatest amount for Ma'ruf Dallas, insha'Allah. As a donor for Ma'ruf Dallas you are a contributing superhero to the families that are direct beneficiaries of these funds, and you are honoring Yousef's legacy of generosity and charity. May God be pleased with him and reunite his family in the highest levels of heaven.
"The Yousef" award was created as a reminder to live like Yousef, a little boy who in his short but great years, taught us all to be more generous, more loving, and more grateful.
This trophy is more significant than the race awards given at the event as it is named in honor of Yousef Maarouf, may Allah be pleased with him. Yousef ran with us in the inaugural Run for Refugees and will forever be a significant part of our community. He may not physically be with us this year, however Yousef will forever be remembered as the little boy who saved up his money to donate to charities, welcomed everyone with a huge smile, and chased around all the bubbles at the finish line. May every bubble we see, always remind us of our sweet Yousef.
All Fundraising must be submitted by September 13 to count towards the fundraising goal for award purposes.
LARGEST TEAM:
- Largest team award will be given to the team with the greatest number of registered participants. Registration for the 5K and 1 mile fun run will be included. Registration must be completed by September 13 to count towards the team goal.
AGE GROUP & OVERALL MEDALS:
- 1st - 3rd Overall Male and Female
- 1st - 3rd Overall Male and Female Masters (40+)
- The Top 3 in the following age groups:
- < 10 years
- 10-14
- 15-19
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60+
Award winners must claim and pick up their Medals from the AWARDS Tent on RACE DAY. Awards WILL NOT be mailed. Awards apply only to the 5K Race. The 1 Mile Fun Run will have finisher medals.
Overflow Parking will be available at Ranchview High School. We recommend arriving no later than 8:30AM to give yourself time to park at the high school and walk across Valley Ranch Pkwy to the Sam Houston Trail Sidewalk. Signage will indicate where to go for the Starting Line.
Event schedule
- Sat, October 3, 2026 9:00 AM - 1 Mile Fun Run + Family Walk
- Sat, October 3, 2026 9:30 AM - 5K Begins
- Sat, October 3, 2026 10:30 AM - Awards Ceremony
- Sat, October 3, 2026 11:00 AM - Course Closes
Contact information
- Event contact
- May Usman
- Phone
- 682-433-8856
- Website
- Visit website
