Community Connection 5k
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Community Connection 5k
The Community Connection 5k is a community running event held in August at Lions Club Park, 1700 E Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, TX 76542. The event features a single 5K distance and is presented with the goal of supporting local nonprofit initiatives; proceeds support the HWDS Foundation and the Boys & Girls Club of Central Texas.
Registration opens March 23, 2026 and closes August 8, 2026. The listed registration fee is $30.00. Packet pickup is scheduled for August 7 and August 8 at Honest Juicery, 201 E Central Texas Expy #1210, Harker Heights, TX 76548, with pickup hours from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Awards are given to the overall male and female winners, and to the top three male and female finishers in the listed age groups: 0-11, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+. Duplicate awards are noted in the event details.
The HWDS Foundation is described as a nonprofit focused on community support for mental and physical well-being. Event materials state that proceeds will support both the foundation’s initiatives and programs at the Boys & Girls Club of Central Texas. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
