Area 51 - Irving, TX
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Area 51 : Irving, TX (September 20, 2026)
Area 51 is a running event on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Sam Houston Trail Park, 101 I-635, Irving, TX 75038. The event program includes multiple distance options and a virtual option. Distances offered are:
- Half-Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- 1 Mile
- Kid's Dash
- Virtual Option
Event details, awards and registration
Registration prices listed in the event information include specific fees for each distance. Some entry fees increase after February 28, 2026. Register by January 17 to help guarantee t-shirt size. The Kid's Dash is free and described as a short 100–200 meter sprint; dash participants may purchase a t-shirt or finisher medal as add-ons. The 1 Mile option is an untimed event with no age group awards; participants in the 1 Mile receive finisher medals and participation shirts. The virtual option includes shipping of the shirt and medal the week of the race.
Custom finisher medals and event-themed participation t-shirts are provided for most distances. Age group awards are offered for the 5K, 10K, and Half-Marathon with placements awarded four deep across multiple male and female age divisions. Overall and masters categories also receive overall medals. Awards are distributed at the event and will not be shipped. Volunteers receive a code for a free race entry as a thank you. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
