Mission Waco Race ONE 5K and Fun Run

Mission Waco Race ONE 5K and Fun Run takes place in Waco, Texas, on April 24, 2027. The timed 5K (3.1 miles) starts at 8:00 AM and the untimed 1 Mile Fun Run follows at 9:00 AM. The scenic route runs through the neighborhood and mixes flat stretches with rolling hills, and the event supports the programs of the nonprofit Mission Waco Mission World.

Rolling hills change how a 5K should be run: rather than locking onto a single pace, run by effort, keep your cadence up on the climbs and let the descents come back to you. Adding one hilly run a week for a month beforehand is the most useful preparation you can do. Teams can enter together and sponsorships are available, registration lets you vote for the Mission Waco program that receives a share of the proceeds, and a shirt can be added as a paid option. Entry prices rise as race day approaches.