Race For The Green
Updated
Saturday, May 1, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Plano (5400 Windhaven Pkwy). Distances: 5K. Entry from $45; the 5K goes from $45 to $55 after April 1.
Course and race notes
Race for the Green is a community‑powered event supporting college scholarships for students pursuing business degrees across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
This 5K run/walk brings together professionals, families, and supporters for a morning of movement, purpose, and connection.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, May 1
2027 · in 175 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$45
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Thu Apr 1 (in 145 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat May 1 (in 175 days)
Opened Sep 17, 2026
Race day in Plano
Weather
78° / 59°F
Typical high and low for May 1, with a 29% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Richardson, TX (5.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:40 AM – 8:08 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
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
10 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.1 mi away.
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, Fri Apr 30
Where to stay
3 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)28 within 3 mi62 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: TownePlace Suites Dallas Plano/Legacy
About 12 min walk0.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Residence Inn Dallas Plano/Legacy
About 13 min walk0.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Residence Inn Dallas Plano/Legacy 1
About 13 min walk0.7 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Candlewood Suites
About 26 min walk1.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Aloft Plano
About 27 min walk1.4 mi from the start
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.