The Forest Run
Updated
Saturday, April 3, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Garland (342 West Oates Road). Distances: 5K. Entry from $25.
Course and race notes
Garland's most color-crazy, family-friendly, nature-powered 5K event-the Forest Run takes runners (and walkers) through Audubon Park's longest paved trail, where they immerse themselves in the forest, follow the winding creek, and cut the finish line in bursts of color.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, April 3
2027 · in 147 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
5K
Price
$25
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Apr 1 (in 145 days)
Opened Sep 9, 2026
Race day in Garland
Weather
70° / 51°F
Typical high and low for April 3, with a 26% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Lavon Dam, TX (13.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:13 AM – 7:47 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 47 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Apr 2
Where to stay
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