REAL LIFE 5k/10k 2026

The Real Life 5K/10K

Experience a one-of-a-kind race at Retama Park — one of only four live horse racing tracks in Texas — where you’ll run (or walk) the same turf course as the horses.

 
Race Experience

**THIS YEAR'S RACE IS 100% SOLD OUT**

(There will be NO Race Day registration available)

• Certified 5K & 10K courses (10k is two loops of the 5k course)
• Professional chip timing by IAAP
• Performance running hat for all fundraisers*
• Live announcements by Gladys Ornelas
• 5-year age group awards (by gender) for competitive divisions
• Custom finisher medals for all finishers
• Post-race party featuring DJ Paul
• See FAQs for detailed terrain information (turf track surface).

 *Runners MUST donate $25 or more in order to receive reward

Packet Pickup

• Option 1 - Early Pickup - Friday 9/11/2026: From 3:45pm - 7:00pm
  
  • Real Life Center (Home of Real Life Community Outreach)
    16765 Lookout Road, Selma, TX 78154
  • Early Packet Pickup is Highly Encouraged!

• Race Day – Saturday 9/12/2026: Beginning at 5:00 PM

  • Real Life Center (Home of Real Life Community Outreach)
  • 16765 Lookout Road, Selma, TX 78154
  • NOTE: This year's race is 100% SOLD OUT - There will be NO Race Day registration available

Please note: No strollers or dogs allowed in the race.

 
Race Contact

For questions, please contact Race Director:
Agatha McRill – rd@reallife.org

Walking

Walkers are welcome in all 3 divisions of the REAL LIFE 5k! Please note that the competitive chip-timed division awards are not separated between walkers and runners, yet all are welcome to enter; use this registration option if you would like an official chip-timed result. The untimed Fun Run/Walk division is also open to walkers; this division starts at 6:35pm and the course closes at 8:15pm for all divisions. Our Virtual Option is on-your-honor, with no time limit. 

Terrain and Shoes

Road shoes are recommended for this race. Participants will start and end on asphalt, will cross the clay outer-track, run just short of a mile on the grass inner-track in the middle of the race (think cross-country), and then return by crossing the clay and finishing on asphalt. The course is flat with a total ascent of 30 feet. Photos of the terrain can be found under the "Photos" section. If you are an adaptive athlete, please contact the Race Director at rd@reallife.org if you would like to discuss the terrain in further detail.

Restrooms

The Real Life Center offers more than 30 indoor flush-toilets at the start/finish line. There is one porta-potty located roughly .25 mile from start/finish for bathroom emergencies.

Strollers and Dogs

Strollers and dogs are not permitted at this race, due to our time on the thoroughbred track. Thank you for your understanding. 

Every week, Real Life Community Outreach provides essential food assistance to 400 families.

In 2025 alone, the organization distributed 1.1 million pounds of food, reaching 72,868 families across 50 weeks of open, accessible food distribution.

Thanks to the generosity of the Anderson Charitable Foundation, all donations and new sponsors will be matched!

All proceeds of this event go to support the food pantry at Real Life Community Outreach