Waco Run Tour - Battle of the Badges

JAN
31
2026
Join the Waco Run Tour Battle of the Badges on Jan 31 for a friendly fire vs police showdown with a half marathon, 5K and 1 mile fun run. Proceeds benefit local first responders and finishers get a dri fit shirt and stackable series medal.
Sat 31 Jan 2026
Half Marathon 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Waco Run Tour - Battle of the Badges takes place on January 31, 2026, in Waco, TX. It is the second annual edition and is race #1 of the WACO RUN TOUR. The event features a friendly competition between the Waco Fire and Police Departments. Proceeds will benefit Waco Professional Firefighters - IAFF 478 and The Waco Police Association. The event is open to runners and walkers.

Distances

  • Half Marathon
  • 5K
  • 1 Mile Fun Run

All participants receive a dri-fit t-shirt and the first medal in the Waco Run Tour series. The first 500 participants receive the series medal. The series uses four stackable medals that form the series logo when combined.

Logistics and policies

Location: Waco Fire Station 1, 100 Peach Street, Waco, TX 76706. Early packet pickup is available on the day before the race at Waco Fire Station 1. Entry fees listed for the events are: Half Marathon $50, 5K $30, 1 Mile Fun Run $20. Prices increase after January 31, 2026.

The event is rain or shine. In severe weather, participants will be transferred to a virtual 5K option and may run and submit their own time. No refunds are given; registrations for nonattending participants will be contributed to the beneficiary organizations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
5 km
1 Mile Fun Run