Area 51 - Longview
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Event details
Area 51 is set for Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Longview, TX at Stragent Dog Park (121 Summers Dr., 75604). The event offers multiple distance options and a virtual option. Registration includes a participation t-shirt (for 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and 1 Mile), a custom finisher medal (5K, 10K, half-marathon, and 1 Mile), and eligibility for age group awards in the 5K, 10K, and half-marathon.
Distances
- Half-Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- 1 Mile (untimed)
- Kid's Dash (100–200 m, free)
- Virtual Option
Practical information
Published entry fees include: half-marathon $65, 10K $42, 5K $35, 1 Mile $18, virtual option $40, Kid's Dash free. The event notes a t-shirt size guarantee for registrations completed by January 17, 2026. The 10K uses two laps of the 5K course and the half-marathon uses four laps; course maps are provided by the organizer. Age group awards are given four deep across male and female divisions from 0-4 through 80+. Overall and masters categories will receive separate overall medals. Awards are distributed at the event and will not be shipped. A volunteer program offers a code for a free race as a thank-you reward. The organizer supports Encounter Church (Fate) with donations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
