Kacie's Run

Event Schedule

7:00 AM: Check-in begins

* Actual race start times may vary
8:30 AM: 1 Mile Family Fun Run
9:00 AM: 5K Run

10:00 AM: Awards
   

Parking

We have plenty of parking available at Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD's Tommy Standridge Stadium, located at 1330 W. Valwood Parkway, Carrollton, TX 75006. The stadium is situated 1/2 mile west of Interstate 35 North at the corner of Valwood Parkway and Hutton. This year, due to the City of Carrollton Health and Wellness Fair taking place in the Home Side parking lot, all general event parking for Kacie's Run and the Health and Wellness Fair will be in the Visitor Side parking lot, with entry from W. Valwood Parkway. Limited accessibility parking will be available and permitted for entry near the event area for those with mobility needs.

Packet Pick-Up

Tuesday and Wednesday, March 3 and 4, 2026 at Marie Huie Special Education Center, 1820 Pearl Street Building C, Carrollton, TX 75006.

Registration received after Friday, February 20, 2026 is not guaranteed an event t-shirt.  Other race materials including race bib will be available on Race Day for participants registering during race week.

Awards

race|result Bib-Tag timing will be used.

Results will be online at www.timeandmeasure.com

Your timing device will be integrated into you race bib

You must wear your bib to be timed and eligible for awards.

• 1st Overall Male and Female
• Most Money Raised (over and above registration)
• Team Spirit Awards -2 (wear costumes and show your enthusiasm!)
• Top 3 Male and Female in each of the following age groups: 5-7, 8-10,11-13, 14-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

• The All In for All Stars Award recognizes the campus that goes all out in every way raising the most funds, building the strongest support, and championing the cause of Kacie’s Run with unmatched enthusiasm.  This school shows up fully, with students, staff, and families coming together to make a difference in the lives of our All Stars. Their efforts not only honor Kacie’s legacy, but also strengthen the culture of inclusion and unity across the entire community.  This award goes to the campus that holds nothing back because when it comes to supporting our All Stars, they are all in.

Weather Guidelines

Updated: January 8, 2026

The Kacie’s Run Committee prioritizes the safety of all participants, with a specific focus on the student volunteers who play a central role in the execution of our race. The following guidelines outline our protocols for inclement weather and event cancellation.

1. Decision Timeline & Communication
● Day-Before Decision: If reliable forecast sources predict inclement weather overnight or during the morning of the race, the Committee may make a decision to postpone the event the day before race day. This proactive measure is taken primarily to ensure the safety of our student volunteers and setup crews.
● Race-Day Decision: If weather develops unexpectedly, a decision to delay or cancel the race will be made on-site by at least two committee members, including Chairperson Mary Mahaffey and a representative from the Athletics Department.
● Monitoring: Weather will be monitored by the on-site Athletic Trainer. A dedicated radar station will be maintained in the Athletics Office.
● Notification: Any race-day changes will be communicated to attendees via the PA system. Day-before decisions will be communicated via email and official social media channels.

2. Safety Protocols
● Lightning Policy: The race will strictly adhere to the CFBISD Lightning Policy.
● Emergency Shelter: Should inclement weather necessitate moving people temporarily: Student Volunteers & Unaccompanied Minors: Must move immediately to the tunnel.  General Participants: Should return to their vehicles.  Overflow: The Mary Grimes Education Center will serve as the secondary overflow facility for weather protection.

3. Rain Date & Refund Policy
● Alternate Date: In the event of a cancellation, the race will be moved to a designated Rain Out Date.
● Registration Transfer: All registrations will automatically transfer to the new date.
● Refunds: As this is a charity event with fixed costs, Kacie’s Run will pay all vendors even if the event is cancelled.  No refunds will be provided for the original date.  If the alternate "Rain Out Date" is also cancelled due to weather, registration fees will be considered a donation to the cause, and no refunds will be issued.

4. Event Authority
Kacie’s Run reserves the right to delay the start or cancel the course entirely in the event of an emergency or unsafe conditions to protect the wellbeing of our students and community.

Should weather conditions make it necessary to postpone the event, we have reserved Saturday, April 25, 2026, as our official rain date.