Annual Long Run 5K
Updated
Thursday, April 8, 2027, first start 6:00 PM, in Dallas (6116 Reiger Ave). Distances: 1K, 5K. Entry from $35.
Course and race notes
Welcome to the J.L. Long Middle School 29th Annual Long Run 5K!
The event this year will be on Thursday, April 8, 2027. The 1K starts at 6 pm; the 5K starts at 6:30 pm. The 29th Annual Long Run 5K starts and finishes at JL Long Middle School 6116 Reiger Ave, Dallas, TX 75214.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, April 8
2027 · in 152 days
Start time
6:00 PM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1K5K
Price
$35
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Apr 8 (in 152 days)
Opened Nov 1, 2026
Race day in Dallas
Weather
76° / 55°F
Typical high and low for April 8, with a 24% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Dallas Love Fld, TX (6.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:07 AM – 7:51 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
2 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- DoubleDave's restaurant0.4 mi
- Jack in the Box quick bite0.4 mi
- White Rock Coffee cafe0.4 mi
- El Tiburon restaurant0.5 mi
Nearest public restroom: 0.1 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Apr 7
Where to stay
16 within 3 mi70 within 5 mi
Motel
Hotel 1 of 5: Palace Suites Dallas
About 26 min walk1.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Element Dallas Downtown East
About 5 min drive1.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Home2 Suites by Hilton Dallas Downtown at Baylor Scott & White
About 6 min drive2.1 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: La Quinta Inn
About 7 min drive2.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Best Western
About 7 min drive2.3 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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