We Love Teachers 5K - Dallas-Fort Worth
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We Love Teachers 5K - Dallas-Fort Worth
We Love Teachers 5K in Fort Worth is an in-person 5K held on October 10, 2026, at Gateway Park, 751 Beach Street, Fort Worth, TX 76111. The event is one of ten in-person races nationwide that coincide with virtual participation as part of a National Day to Move for Education. The organizers state a national goal of 100,000 miles walked or run for educators.
The local event includes a chip-timed 5K with official race bibs, a finisher medal, and an official event shirt. T-shirts are distributed after the race. Results are available at local and national levels and participants can appear on a real-time national leaderboard.
Participants may dedicate their run to a specific teacher; the honored teacher receives a digital certificate. School teams can register and compete on a National School Spirit Leaderboard. Team Champion recognition is based on lowest average time with a minimum team size of four.
Award categories include Overall Male and Female and age-group awards for Top 3 Male and Female in these groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+. New awards include Most School Spirit, Fastest Teacher Male and Female, Team Champion, and a Legacy Award for best parent-child duo time. The event also features music, food, and prizes.
Registration fees listed for the Fort Worth entries are $35 for the standard 5K, $30 for an Educator entry, and $20 for Under 18. General registration opens on 2026-05-15 and closes on 2026-06-30. Educator and Under 18 registration open on 2026-05-13 and close on 2026-08-31. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
