Back the Blue 5K
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About the race
The Back the Blue Donut Dash 5k is the sixth annual community fun run held on October 22, 2027 at the Jimmy Burke Activity Center in Deer Park, Texas. The event is a 3.1 Miles fun run where participants may run, walk, or crawl. It is presented and run by the Deer Park Police Officer's Association and proceeds benefit that association (501c4). Organizers encourage participants to wear blue.
The course runs on level roadway and the Start/Finish is located at the drive in front of the Ella & Friends Dog Park, part of the Jimmy Burke complex. Packet pick-up is scheduled in the days before the event at the Jimmy Burke Activity Center; participants are asked to avoid picking up race packets for people outside their household. Parking guidance notes the TechStar lot at 802 W 13th as the primary option, then the Jimmy Burke lot, and that some spots may be blocked for BBQ cook teams and a car show. Post-run waters and snacks are provided by UPS Industrial Services and finishers medals are available while supplies last.
Awards include overall first place male and female winners (winners cannot also collect an age-group award) and first place male and female in the following age groups: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 plus. Registration fee is $30. Current law enforcement officers may request a discount code by email. An interactive route map, timing results, and race photos are published online. The 5K takes place alongside a main Back the Blue BBQ and festival with concessions, a kids zone, a classic car show, indoor small business vendors, and live entertainment. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
