Fresh 15

Fresh 15 is run in Tyler, in Smith County, Texas, on March 6, 2027, and is set up for runners of every level. Three formats are offered: the FRESH 15K (9.3 miles) and the FRESH 5K (3.1 miles) both start at 7:00 a.m., and the Lil' FRESHIE 1K for children follows at 9:30 a.m. Proceeds from the race go to local nonprofit organizations.

Having the 15K and the 5K leave together means you should settle into your own rhythm early rather than following the runners around you. The 15K is the more interesting target: at 9.3 miles it demands real endurance without the recovery cost of a half marathon, and six to eight weeks with a weekly long run of 8 miles and one tempo session will prepare you well. The 5K covers newcomers and anyone wanting a fast morning, and the late kids' start gives families time to regroup after the adult races.