Event Description

Commemorate this once in a lifetime event with a special Leander 5K this year!  Custom color medals for all runners!!!! The Leander Outrun the Sun 5K takes place in the beautiful Lakewood Park. This chip timed event starts in the heart of Old Town and tours through the streets of Leander. The course is flat and fast with no hills or rough terrain. This 5K will have VERY limited participation, so sign up early to ensure you can join us for this exciting event.

Race Details and Schedule:

DETAILS: Outrun the Sun 5K Monday, April 8th 2024 at  Lakewood Park. The chip-timed course is mostly flat & fast. The race will loop through Lakewood Park. Every 5K entrant will receive a high quality shirt of his/her choice and a custom color finisher's medal.

This is a stroller friendly (not paved) & dog friendly race, all dogs on leashes and only friendly dogs allowed.

PACKET PICK UP: Race packets can be picked up at the Leander Chamber of Commerce April 4th or 5th from 9-5pm.  All packets must be picked up by April 15th if you are not able to attend the event.

PRIZES: The 5K awards ceremony will follow the completion of the race with a first place gold medal awarded to the top finisher in each age categories (14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and over) for male and female. All finishers will receive a medal as they cross the finish line.

PARKING: Only racers will be allowed to park and access the event.  You will need your racer registration to enter, only registered racers will be allowed to race.  NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE PARK WITHOUT A PASS BY CAR, AND A REGISTERED RUNNER.

All participants must have a bib in order to participate.