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🏃 Bell County Running Guide (5Ks, Fun Runs, Running Clubs)

Killeen, Nolanville, Harker Heights, Belton, Temple, and Surrounding Areas

By Brittany Joyner January 15, 2024

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RUN CLUBS AND GROUPS
  • Barrow Run Club (Thursdays 6:30PM-7:30PM)
    All levels welcome! Walk, jog, or run. They usually go about 5K but distance is up to you.
  • Fox Trot Club (Mondays 7AM-8AM)
    Take a spin around downtown Belton! Bring your dog, kids, friends, or just yourself and start the morning with a stroll. They will always end up back at Sly Fox so you can finish off your time with a delicious coffee.
  • Granny's Gone Running/Walking Club (Thursdays 7PM)
    Run or walk through downtown Belton! Meet at Granny’s to start and finish back at Granny’s! There will be a running path and a walking path. Dogs are welcome.
  • Run Club at Bold (Thursdays 6:30PM-8:30PM)
    Runners will receive a free pint at Bold following their run and special perks at CrossFit Centex for new members.
  • Killeen Running Group
RACES

Pirate 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
June 1
James Wilson Park, Temple

ASCO Spartacus Dash
June 1
Liberty Park, Belton

IBCC Juneteenth 5K
June 15
Downtown Killeen, Killeen

Viking 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
June 15
Crossroads Park, Temple

Pirate 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
July 6
James Wilson Park, Temple

Viking 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
July 20
Crossroads Park, Temple

Summer Run to Fun 5K
August 3
Copperas Cove South Park, Copperas Cove

Pirate 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
August 3
James Wilson Park, Temple

Viking 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
August 17
Crossroads Park, Temple

Gallop or Trot 5K
August 17
Copperas Cove Civic Center, Copperas Cove

Pirate 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
September 7
James Wilson Park, Temple

Viking 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
September 21
Crossroads Park, Temple

Fox Trot 5K and 1K
September 28
Nolanville City Hall, Nolanville

Pirate 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
October 5
James Wilson Park, Temple

Viking 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
October 19
Crossroads Park, Temple

Pirate 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
November 2
James Wilson Park, Temple

Viking 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
November 16
Crossroads Park, Temple

Pirate 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
December 7
James Wilson Park, Temple

Viking 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
December 21
Crossroads Park, Temple


PAST EVENTS

Pirate 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
January 6
James Wilson Park, Temple

CANCELLED: Polar Bear Plunge
January 6
Lions Junction Family Water Park, Temple

Arches Resolution Run 5K
January 13
Pepper Creek Trail, Temple

Viking 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
January 20
Crossroads Park, Temple

Polar Bear Plunge 5K
January 20
Copperas Cove City Park, Copperas Cove

Pirate 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
February 3
James Wilson Park, Temple

Lions Roar 5K Run/Walk
February 10
Salado Civic Center, Salado

3 Texans Winery Run/Walk The Vineyard
February 10
3 Texans Winery, Temple

Viking 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
February 17
Crossroads Park, Temple

AJ Howard Memorial 5K
February 17
Liberty Park, Belton

Heart of Texas Southwest FCA 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
February 24
Miller Park, Temple

Pirate 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
March 2
James Wilson Park, Temple

Powered by You 5K and Free Family Fun Run
March 2
Liberty Park, Belton

Viking 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
March 16
Crossroads Park, Temple

Shamrock Shuffle
March 16
Bold Republic Brewing Company, Temple

Leprechaun Trot 5K
March 16
Barrow Brewing Company, Salado

AdventHealth Silver Classic 5K Run and 3K Walk
March 17
AdventHealth Central Texas, Killeen

Pirate 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
April 6
James Wilson Park, Temple

Cops & Robbers 5K Run & Walk
April 13
Oakmont Park, Morgan's Point Resort

Viking 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
April 20
Crossroads Park, Temple

Pirate 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
May 4
James Wilson Park, Temple

Jackrabbit 5K, 10K, 1 Mile Run
May 11
Ogletree Gap Preserve, Copperas Cove

Viking 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
May 18
Crossroads Park, Temple

Rucks on Main Memorial Day March
May 25
Santa Fe Plaza, Temple