Poker Run
When is Poker Run?
Poker Run takes place on Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Irving, TX.
What distances does Poker Run offer?
Poker Run offers 4 events: 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile | 1.0 mi | $18.00 | Register |
| 5K | 5.0 km | $35.00 | Register |
| 10K | 10.0 km | $42.00 | Register |
| 15K | 15.0 km | $50.00 | Register |
How much does Poker Run cost?
Registration for Poker Run starts at $18.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Poker Run held?
Poker Run is held in Irving, TX at Sam Houston Trail Park.
About Poker Run
You gotta know when to RUN 'EM, and know when to RACE 'EM! We're going ALL-IN for our second annual POKER RUN! Choose between the 5K, 10K, or 15K options! Run hard to earn you CUSTOM FINISHER! Run fast and earn an ADDITIONAL MEDAL!
Registration Includes:
- Event-themed participation t-shirt (5K | 10K | 15K | 1M ONLY) **REGISTER EARLY TO GAURANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE**
- Custom Finisher Medal (5K | 10K | 15K | 1M ONLY)
- Eligibility for Age Group Awards (5K | 10K | 15K ONLY)
Age groups will be awarded four deep in the following divisions: M/F 0-4, M/F 5-9, M/F 10-14, M/F 15-19, M/F 20-24, M/F 25-29, M/F 30-34, M/F 35-39, M/F 40-44, M/F 45-49, M/F 50-54, M/F 55-59, M/F 60-64, M/F 65-69, M/F 70-74, M/F 75-79, M/F 80+.
Awards will also be given to our Male & Female Overall Winners, Male & Female Masters Winners (40+), and Male & Female Grand Masters Winners (60+)!
**AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIPUTED AT THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.**
Volunteers
Do you want to be a part of our Race-Day team with no long-term commitment? Do you want the opportunity to earn free race entries and not have to burn through your budget? Then volunteering is right for you! You pick whichever task best suits you, spend a couple hours performing that task, and BOOM! You're done! As a thank you, we will send you a code for a FREE RACE! It's that easy!
**NEW** Virtual Option
Run Different is now offering a VIRTUAL RACE OPTION for those who want to participate without all the hustle and bustle of waking up early and traveling. This is also a great option for those who live a long distance away from our physical race site. Be sure to select the virtual option when registering and we will ship your shirt and medal directly to you the week of the race!
Other Locations
Do you want to participate in the Poker Run event, but Irving is just too far away? Check out our other locations below!
**FREE** Kid's Dash
If your littles are excited to join in the experience, but aren't quite ready to tackle a full 5K, we highly recommend our KID'S DASH! This is a short 100–200-meter sprint prior to the start of the race to give our little ones the opportunity to experience the racing environment without the pressure of a seemingly long, endless course. Dashers run for FREE but can still purchase a t-shirt and a finisher medal as an add-on.
**NEW** 1 Mile Option
Run Different is adding a brand new 1 MILE OPTION to all of our 2026 events! This is perfect for those who are just dipping their toes into the racing world, as well as friends, families, and social groups that just want to go for a nice stroll. Our milers will still receive finisher medals and participation shirts; however, this will be an untimed event with no group awards.
Race Day Schedule
Packet Pick-Up / Check-In: 6:30AM - 8:00AM (RACE DAY ONLY)
National Anthem & Announcements: 7:45AM
Kids' Dash Start: 7:50AM
15K Start: 8:00AM
10K Start: 8:05AM
5K Start: 8:15AM
1M Start: 8:15AM
**AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIPUTED AT THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.**
Participation T-Shirt
Finisher Medals
Overall Awards
Age Group Awards
Run for a Purpose
Run Different is all about giving back! In doing so, we have multiple charities that we support throughout the year. Donate to one or all of the charities below and help us to make a difference in our world!
Encounter Church (Fate):
We believe strongly in sharing the Gospel of Jesus and doing our part to reach the lost and point them to Jesus. Encounter Church - Fate is the home church of Run Different and we are honored to donate 10% of all profits and 100% of all donations to this church and they're amazing cause.