Sy-5K

JAN

17

2026

Blast off at Sy 5K, a science fiction themed run in Tyler TX with a timed 5K, a casual 2 Mile and a free Kid's Dash. Join in person or virtually and get shipped shirts and medals while competing for age group awards in the 5K.

Sat 17 Jan 2026

Tyler, Texas

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event overview

Sy-5K takes place on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Rose Rudman Park, 450 Shiloh Rd., Tyler, TX 75703. The event is themed around science fiction and offers in-person and virtual participation options. A 5K and a 2 Mile option are available alongside a free Kid's Dash and a Virtual Option that ships race items.

Distances offered

Kid's Dash : short sprint of about 100–200 meters (free entry)
5K
2 Mile (untimed)
Virtual Option (ships shirt and medal)

Registration and inclusions

Registration fees listed in the source are $32 for the 5K, $18 for the 2 Mile, and $40 for the Virtual Option; the Kid's Dash is free. The event-themed participation t-shirt and event finisher medal apply to the 5K and 2 Mile entries. A t-shirt size is guaranteed for registrations completed by 01/03/2026. The Virtual Option includes shipping of the shirt and medal the week of the race.

Awards and volunteers

Age group awards for the 5K are awarded four deep in male and female divisions from 0-4 through 80+. Overall awards include overall male/female, masters (40+), and grand masters (60+) categories. Awards are distributed at the event and will not be shipped. Volunteer roles are available; volunteers receive a code for a free race entry as a thank-you. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

2 Mile

Virtual Option

Kid's Dash