Carrollton Runners Club & Mid-Cities Running Crew

DFW Run Clubs:  Carrollton Runner's Club & Mid-Cities Running Crew

At the beginning of 2025, two DFW running clubs merged:  Carrollton Runners (aka CRC) and Mid-Cities Running (aka M-CRC) Between the two clubs, we now host over 100 days of running per year!

Carrolton Runners Club

WHAT:  CRC hosts low-cost races.

CRC Club Runs are timed races on accurate courses. Everyone gets a bib, timing chip and refreshments, but the cost is super low! We give awards for the top performances, but we don't give out finisher's medals or Age Group awards. 

• 3rd Sunday of the month 5K Prediction Race

• 5th Sunday of the month 1Mile & 5K

You do not need to be a member to register for CRC races.

WHERE:  CRC races are all in Carrollton (Josey Ranch & McInnish parks). 

WHEN:  CRC races are January - November, and a special race in December
  

Mid-Cities Running Crew

WHAT:  M-CRC hosts FREE social runs.

Each social run has a run coordinator, and will generally have pace groups. For safety reasons, you must register on RunSignup and complete the waiver in order to see detail on the runs.

• Tuesday night gravel run

• Wednesday night paved run

We're always looking for new Social Run coordinators, especially if you have an idea for a great new route! 

WHERE:  M-CRC social runs are in Euless and Las Colinas.

WHEN: : M-CRC social runs are typically September - May, but the Wednesday run is year-round

ABOUT THE CLUBS

Carrollton Runner's Club (CRC)

• The Carrollton Runner's Club was founded in 1986 by XXXX
• From it's founding until 19XX it was lead by yyyy.
• From 19XX to 2024, it was lead by Ruben Saguil.
• From 20XX until the present, it has been led by John Kent Leighton, Swift Sandals Timing and Race Director for WRATH Racing. 

Mid-Cities Running Crew (M-CRC)

• M-CRC was founded in 20xx. Originally a Galloway Run-Walk group, the club remains true to it's roots by offering interval pace groups at all of it's social runs.
• From it's founding until 20XX, it was lead by by Sheila Bundscho Lewis and XXXX.
• From 20XX to 202X, it was led by Liz Whittberry.
• From 20XX until the present, it has been led by Kay Scott Leighton, Assistant Race Director for WRATH Raciing
• The name of the club was changed from Mid-Cities Running Club was to Mic-Cities Running Crew to better reflect the Social Run nature of the club.

RECORDS

5K Club Record (M): 15:21.7
Runner: Jaydin Turner, age 17
Date:  10/26/2025
Course: McInnish out-and-back (uncertified)
Timing Method:  IPICO timing mat/chip

ABOUT THE LOGOS

CRC: The yellow and blue logo features a winged sneaker. This is a reference to Hermes, who was the swift messenger of Zeus in Greek mythology.. We use different variations on this logo throughout the year, including the Red, Green & White logo for the Leftovers Run, and the variously-colored logos that correspond to holidays and seasons.

M-CRC: This variation on the CRC logo features a rainbow-colored background. This is a reference to Iris, who was the messenger of Hera (Zeus' wife) in Greek Mythology.. Iris travelled by riding on a rainbow. Iris and Hermes filled different-but-complimentary roles in the same way that CRC and M-CRC do.

Thank you for your interest in the Carrollton Runners Club!

Unfortunately, due to inclement weather, there's a good chance that we won't be able to hold this event. So we've paused registration until we know one way or the other.

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UPDATE 01/23/26: January 1Mile & 5K has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. If you registered a la carte, please look for a cancellation email explaining your options

About Carrolton Runners Club

CRC Club Runs are timed races. Everyone gets a bib, timing chip and refreshments, but the cost is super low! We give awards for the top performances, but we don't give out finisher's medals or Age Group awards.

CRC races are timed and offer LIVE results: https://www.webscorer.com/WRATHRacing

You do not need to be a member to sign up for CRC races. 

There are 3 kinds of Club Races:

• 5K Prediction Run hosted by Carrollton Runner's Club

• 3rd Sunday of the month 
• Start Time: 7:30 AM
• Location:  Josey Ranch Athletics Complex (1440 Keller Springs Rd   Carrollton, TX US 75006)
• Awards: $15 Gift Cards to closest Female prediction & closest Male prediction. Plus random "Treasure Chest" drawings!
• 2026 dates are confirmed! No December race
• FAQ:
  - What is a Prediction Run? Before the race, runners tell the timer their predicted finish time. The winner is the runner whose time is closest to their prediction; the winning prediction is generally within 10 seconds! No watches or phones if you want to be in contention. You may run up to 3 times
  - I need my music! Can I still run? Yes, you can run with your device, but please keep it in your pocket, and don't touch it, not even to shuffle or skip. honor system.
  - I need my watch data. Can I still run? Yes, you can run, but you won't be eligible for prediction awards. However, you'll still be eligible for Treasure Chest!
  - How close are the winning predictions? It varies, but it's often a second or two - or less!
  - Does this mean that a slow person with a good prediction can beat a fast person with a less-accurate prediction? YES!

• 1 Mile & 5K hosted by Carrollton Runner's Club

• Last Sunday of the month.
• Start Time: 1 mile @ 7:30 AM, 5K @ 7:45 AM (yes, you can do both)
• Location:  McInnish Park (1820 McInnish Dr   Carrollton, TX 75006)
• 1 Mile Awards: $10 gift cards to Overall M/F, Masters (40+) M/F, Grand Masters (60+) M/F
• 5K Awards: $15 gift cards to Overall M/F, Masters (40+) M/F, Grand Masters (60+) M/F Plus random "Treasure Chest" drawings!
• 2026 dates are confirmed! No December race
• FAQ:
  - Can I do both races? Yes. The 5K starts 15 minutes after the 1 mile
  - I only want to do one event. How do you know which? When you check in before the race, you'll tell us which race(s) you're running
  - What are the course records? Please see the History page

• CRC Leftovers Run & End of Year Party hosted by Carrolton Runners Club & WRATH Racing

• 5K or 10K
• 3rd Sunday of December:, December 21st 
• Start Time:  7:30 AM
• Location:  Josey Ranch Athletics Complex (1440 Keller Springs Rd   Carrollton, TX US 75006)
• 5K Awards: Awards for Overall M/F, Masters (40+) M/F, Grand Masters (60+) M/F. Age group awards in 10-year age-groups
• 10K Awards: Awards for Overall M/F, Masters (40+) M/F, Grand Masters (60+) M/F Age group awards in 10-year age-groups
• FAQ:
  - What is a Leftovers Run? It's a normal 5K or 10K. But the shirt, medals and awards are "leftover" from other races that year. 
  - What races are they from? Our partner, WRATH Racing, donates leftover shirts, awards and Age Group medals.
  - How do I get my shirt size? The website didn't ask. We know we'll have long-sleeve and short sleeve, and that some will be cotton, some will be tri-blend and some will be technical weave. But we won't know what sizes are available until the week before the race. So show up early to get the one you want!
• HOW DO I REGISTER?
  - Register at https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Carrollton/CRCLeftoversRun
  - I'm a CRC member, how do I register? You don't need to, it's already a part of your package. All you have to do is just show up and tell us what event you're running
  - I'm an M-CRC (Social Runs Only) Member. How do I register? Use the normal registration links, On the checkout screen, you can apply the discount code you got when you became an M-CRC member. 

Club Awards

We have a lot o incredible runners, and we like to recognize them! We'll hand out shirts and recognize members at the Leftovers Run.

50-Mile Club Shirts

• Our 50-Mile shirts are an upgrade on the shirts you can buy, because the represent a lot of effort! Run 40-49 miles in club races in 2025, get the shirt for $10! Run 50 or more miles in club races in 2025, get the shirt for free!
• Check your YTD mileage here
• Tell us your shirt size and Request your 50-Mile Shirt here 

100-Mile Club 

• Run 100 Miles or more, get the Shirt plus free membership the next year!

Best Prediction

• Best prediction of the year gets a free membership!

Social Runs are FREE group meetups. For safety reasons, you must register on RunSignup and complete the waiver in order to see detail on the runs. We're always looking for new Social Run Leads, especially if you have an idea for a great new route!

• Tuesday Night Gravel Runs hosted by Mid-Cities Running Crew

• Las Colinas, TX
• This (mostly) gravel course is a hidden gem! Bring trail shoes, water, and a headlamp
• See the Social Run Details page for course map, meetup location & to RSVP. To to get to the Social Runs page, you must be a member, and you need to be logged into your RunSignup account 
• You should RSVP for each Social Run. If there are lo RSVPs, the run lead may not attend.

• Wednesday Night Social Runs hosted by Mid-Cities Running Crew

• Euless Trail System (Euless, TX 76039)
• Pretty, flat and well-lit course for night running! Then join some of us afterwards at Torchy's!
• See the Social Run Details page for pace groups, course map,  meetup information and to RSVP..To to get to the Social Runs page, you must be a member, and you need to be currently logged into RunSignup
• You should RSVP for each Social Run. If there are no RSVPs, the run lead may not attend.