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Southlake Showdown 5K Series - 2026 Winter & Spring Edition

Name: Southlake Showdown 5K Series - 2026 Winter & Spring Edition
Start: 2026-04-02T22:45:00.000Z
End: 2026-05-21T05:00:00.000Z
Location: Southlake, TX

Overview

5K · Walk

Apr 2, 2026 • 5:45 PM CDTSouthlake, Texas, US

On our calendar since Dec 2025

Texas 5K

Difficulty

Easygoing

Vibes

Fun

Audience & Community

Community Favorite

Beginner Friendly

Terrain challenge

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Surface, hills, and technical feel

Weather challenge

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Typical stress for this place & season

Overall challenge

1/5 · Easygoing

Distance + terrain + typical weather (model-estimated)

The read

Run Vibes summary

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Quick take (AI-assisted text)

Join the Southlake Showdown 5K Series for a free, weekly run/walk challenge focused on consistency, community, and fun from January to May.

What to expect (AI-assisted text)

This series is all about building consistency and enjoying the camaraderie of your local running community. It's a relaxed, free weekly event designed to bring people together for some outdoor fun, whether you're looking to push your pace or simply enjoy a walk. The atmosphere is inclusive and supportive, making it a great way to stay active and connect with others. This series is perfect for runners and walkers looking for a consistent, low-pressure way to stay active. It's ideal for those who thrive on community support and want to make fitness a regular part of their routine without the commitment of a formal race entry fee.

Listing clues we used

free weekly event
run/walk challenge
consistency, community, and fun
great route in the middle of Southlake free from traffic
as challenging as you would like it to be
runs every Thursday from January 8 – May 21
first_occurrence_year: 2026

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Join the Southlake Showdown 5K Series – 2026 Winter & Spring Edition and commit to a 19-week run/walk challenge built on consistency, community, and fun no matter the season.

We run every Thursday from January 8 – May 21 (skipping March 19).

Southlake Showdown 5K Series is a free weekly event to get surrounding communities together for some outdoor fun. There is a great route in the middle of Southlake free from traffic that you’ll enjoy. The Southlake Showdown 5K Series can be as challenging as you would like it to be. Hope to see you on Thursday evenings.

For exact times on Thursdays, route information, pics, etc. please visit https://www.mrunderwood.com/ss5ks.

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Southlake Showdown 5K Series - 2026 Winter & Spring Edition

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