Annual Long Run 5K

Welcome to the J.L. Long Middle School 28th Annual Long Run 5K!

The event this year will be on Thursday, April 9, 2026.  The 1K starts at 6 pm; the 5K starts at 6:30 pm.

The 28th Annual Long Run 5K starts and finishes at JL Long Middle School 6116 Reiger Ave, Dallas, TX 75214

 

The 28th Annual Long Run is the only fundraiser sponsored by the J.L. Long Middle School PTA. Proceeds are critical to fund the J.L. Long Middle School PTA budget for items such as:

• Educational and arts enrichment (school musical, college fair)

• Campus remodeling and improvement

• Student well-being and safety (walkie talkies, nurse clinic)

• Student life and events (grade level dances, Buc Camp, 8th grade graduation)

• Peace Pantry

• Teacher wish list items and school supplies

• And so much more!!

 

For any corporate sponsorships, please visit the The Long Run to provide payment. You do not need to sign up for the race. Your sponsorship comes with 5-10 race entries, and we will follow up for your runner information soon.

 

CORPORATE SPONSORS

$5,000 - PRESENTING SPONSOR

• Top billing with brand logo/name featured across all Long Run promotional materials, including social media, Buc News, school banner, event signage, and the Long Run registration website

• Brand logo/name on official race t-shirt

• Live promotion during the event

• Two (2) dedicated social media posts via @JLLongPTA prior to June 2026 (Sponsor provides content to JLLongRunDallas@gmail.com)

• Brand logo/name featured on the J.L. Long PTA website through 2026

• Ten (10) race entries, including t-shirts, race packets, and dinner

• Long Run “Proud Sponsor” yard sign delivered to your home or business

$2,500 - GOLD SPONSOR

• Premier placement of brand logo/name across all Long Run promotional materials, including social media, Buc News school banner, event signage, and the Long Run registration website

• Brand logo/name on official race t-shirts

• Live promotion during the event

• One (1) dedicated social media post via @JLLongPTA prior to June 2026 (Sponsor provides content to JLLongRunDallas@gmail.com)

• Brand logo/name featured on the J.L. Long PTA website through 2026

• Ten (10) race entries, including t-shirts, race packets, and dinner

• Long Run “Proud Sponsor” yard sign delivered to your home or business

$1,000 SILVER SPONSOR

• Brand logo/name featured on the Long Run registration website, school banner, and sponsor signage at the event

• At least two (2) social media mentions via @JLLongPTA prior to April 2026

• Brand logo/name on official race t-shirts

• Brand logo/name featured on the J.L. Long PTA website through 2026

• Ten (10) race entries, including t-shirts, race packets, and dinner

• Long Run “Proud Sponsor” yard sign delivered to your home or business

$500 BRONZE SPONSOR

• Brand logo/name featured on the Long Run registration website, school banner, and sponsor signage at the event

• At least one (1) social media mention via @JLLongPTA prior to April 2026

• Five (5) race entries, including t-shirts, race packets, and dinner

• Long Run “Proud Sponsor” yard sign delivered to your home or business

 

For Buc Family sponsorships of $500 or less, please start by signing up for the race here if you would like race entries (sponsorship includes 5 free!). Choose YES when asked to create a Buc Sign Up team (aka Buc Family Sponsorship). If you do not want race entries, you may proceed to Donate now without signing up for the race.

 

Thank you for your support!

 

BUC FAMILY SPONSORS

$500 PIRATE’S BOOTY

• Name recognition on race day

• Thank-you mention on @JLLongPTA social media

• Five (5) race entries, including t-shirts, race packets, and dinner

• Long Run “Proud Sponsor” yard sign delivered to your house!

$300 THAR SHE BLOWS

• Thank-you mention on @JLLongPTA social media

• Five (5) race entries, including t-shirts, race packets, and dinner

• Long Run “Proud Sponsor” yard sign

$175 HIDDEN TREASURE

• Five (5) race entries, including t-shirts, race packets, and dinner

• Long Run “Proud Sponsor” yard sign

For any corporate sponsorships, please visit the The Long Run to provide payment. You do not need to sign up for the race. Your sponsorship comes with 5-10 race entries, and we will follow up for your runner information soon.
 
For Buc Family sponsorships of $500 or less, please start by signing up for the race here if you would like race entries (sponsorship includes 5 free!). Choose YES when asked to create a Buc Family Sponsorship. If you do not want race entries, you may proceed to Donate now without signing up for the race.

 

To register for a Buc Family Sponsor Level (all family sponsor levels include 5 race entries), choose either the 1K or 5K. On page 2 when asked, "Would you like to join or create a Buc Family Sponsorship?" select Yes. 

 

Packet Pick up is Wednesday April 8th, 2026 from 4:00-7:00pm on the JL Long front lawn.

 

Every race registrant will receive dinner and a t-shirt. 

Your choice of dinner from either Mexico Lindo or Chelsea Corner!

 

1K Fun Run: T-Shirt

5K Run: T-Shirt