The Fountain 5K Run & Walk
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT
- Location
- Terrell, TX
- 1314 W. Moore Ave., Terrell Chamber of Commerce Building, 75160
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Run or walk a scenic route through historic Terrell, supporting the vital work of the Volunteer Services Council for Terrell State Hospital.
- Scenic
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Scenic
Competitive
For a CauseGreat for
- Beginner Friendly
Beginner FriendlyGreat for: beginners, cause-driven runners
Join the Terrell community for the 16th Annual Fountain 5K Run & Walk. This event offers a scenic 3.2-mile route through historic neighborhoods, showcasing the city's charm and heritage. Beyond the beautiful course, your participation directly supports the Volunteer Services Council of Terrell State Hospital, helping them provide essential goods, services, and personal attention to patients. It's a wonderful opportunity to connect with the community while making a meaningful difference.
What to expect
- Enjoy a scenic 5K route winding past historic homes.
- Support the Volunteer Services Council of Terrell State Hospital.
- Compete for awards in overall and age group categories, with a guaranteed race t-shirt for early registrants.
Standout details
- Scenic route through historic Terrell
- Benefits Terrell State Hospital patients
- Awards for top finishers
- Guaranteed race t-shirt
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Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sat, Apr 25, 9:00 AM CDT · From $32.80
Opens Jan 26, 2026, 2:34 PM CST · Closes Apr 1, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 5K
Sat, Apr 25, 9:00 AM CDT · From $16.90
Opens Jan 26, 2026, 3:19 PM CST · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
5K Run & Walk Kids - Age 8 & Under
Sat, Apr 25, 9:00 AM CDT · From $11.60
Opens Jan 26, 2026, 7:19 AM CST · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
EasygoingBased on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Flat
- Timed race
From the organizer
We are excited to announce the 16th Annual Fountain 5K Run/Walk for the Terrell community. The event will be held Saturday, April 25, 2026. The 3.2-mile scenic neighborhood route will showcase the heritage and charm of our historic city as participants pass historic homes built at the turn of the century. Whether you run or walk, we hope that you will make plans to join us! We will have the event rain or shine.
The Fountain 5K was exclusively designed to benefit the Volunteer Services Council of Terrell State Hospital. Since 1952, the Volunteer Services Council has worked tirelessly to obtain goods, services, and monetary donations and provide personal attention for the benefit of the hospital’s patients—above and beyond the care and treatment provided by Terrell State Hospital. The continuation of this great work is largely dependent on friends like you. Your support of the Fountain 5K will allow the Volunteer Services Council to continue to make great things happen.
Sign up early to ensure you receive a t-shirt of the desired size!
Runners registered by the end of the day on April 8th are guaranteed a t-shirt of the desired/ ordered sizes. T-shirts order must be ordered on April 9th, your t-shirts must be printed and shipped. After we place our order to the printing company, we can only guess what sizes might runners sign up for. If you love fun race t-shirts - sign up now and have yours guaranteed!
Race day schedule:
7:00 am Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup
8:00 am 1K Kids Fun Run
8:45 am Warm Up
9:00 am 5K Run & Walk Start
10:30 am Course Closes
Awards
AWARDS: Award presentations begin promptly after last finisher, with awards to 1st Overall Male and Female, and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Male and Female in the below age groups.
AGE GROUPS: Awards will be given to top 3 in each category: 8 and under, 9-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+ over.
To be eligible for an award, you must wear a timing tag.
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