Velvet Hammer 5K

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 8:30 AM CDT

Location: Dallas, TX; 1301 Pace Street, 75201
Type: RUN

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At a glance

Perks & features

Food & Drink
Medal
Shirt
Swag Included

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Distances & registration

2 options

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5K
Sat, Apr 25, 8:30 AM CDT · From $44.40
Opens Aug 8, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Aug 10, 2025, 7:59 PM CDT
Velvet Hammer Party Pass
Sat, Apr 25, 8:30 AM CDT · From $44.40
Opens Aug 8, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Aug 10, 2025, 7:59 PM CDT

The course

Vibe Check

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

5K distance, rolling area, typically mild weather

Rolling area
Warm season

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From the organizer

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE FOR THE RACE. THIS IS ONLY THE REGISTRATION PAGE! FOR COMPLETE RACE DETAILS VISIT WWW.VELVETHAMMER5K.COM !

HAMMER DOWN!

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 8:30 AM we are dropping the HAMMER! Registration includes a gender specific, dry fit style race shirt, finisher medal, the second in a three-year series, leading up to our 10th anniversary, finisher glass and three draft brews from Peticolas Brewery! Food trucks will be on hand selling food, the band will be on stage and you will be running or walking and enjoying a great day at the 9th annual Velvet Hammer 5K!

Don't want to run, but just want to join the party? We got that covered too with the new PARTY PASS which includes the race shirt, glass and three draft brews!

We are also excited to announce our Run Club Challenge! Yep, we are calling all running clubs in DFW to compete for a happy hour at Peticolas! We will be awarding the fastest and the largest running clubs in the race!

Race Day Schedule

7:00 AM - Event opens 8:30 AM - Velvet Hammer 5K Start (don't be late, the start line is only open until 8:35 AM) 9:00 AM - Treble Hook hits the stage 10:00 AM - Awards 11:00 AM - Last call 11:30 AM - Event ends Please note, THERE IS NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP! You can have your race packet mailed to you for $25 but you must be registered and have purchased the mail option by Saturday, April 10th. No exceptions!

Here is the complete packet pick up schedule:

• Saturday, April 11, 2026, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Peticolas Brewing Company, 1305 Pace Street, Dallas, TX 75201 (following the April social run) • Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the On Your Left! Marketing & Events offices, 10606 Shady Trail, Suite 104, Dallas, TX 75220 • Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at TBA • Thursday, April 23, 2026, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at TBA • Friday, April 24, 2026, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Peticolas Brewing Company, 1305 Pace Street, Dallas, TX 75201

Get all the details at www.velvethammer5k.com .

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