Run the Highlands 5K and Family Trail Walk

Run the Highlands is celebrating 21 years! This highly anticipated, family-friendly event brings the community together and gives back all at the same time. In 2026, we're excited to again offer a USATF-sanctioned 5k race, a 1-mile family walk with entertainment along the way, and a children's carnival full of games and activities. The funds we raise from your race registration, donation and/or sponsorship are given directly back to Lake Highlands. Race Details: 7:45 AM: Streets close 8:00 AM: Warm-up begins 8:30 AM: 5K Race* begins across from the Lake Highlands North Aquatic Center 8:45 AM: 1 mile Family Trail Walk begins 9:00 AM-11:00 AM: Carnival! Discounts: Youth discounts of $5 for 12 and under will be automatically applied at the end of your transaction. Trouble getting registered? Please call Race Roster at 855-969-5515 and they will help!! Packet Pick-Up: Thursday, April 23rd Location: Vector Brewing (9850 Walnut Hill Ln #405) Time: 3 - 7 PM Friday, April 24th Location: Vector Brewing (9850 Walnut Hill Ln #405) Time: 2 - 6 PM Race Day, Saturday, April 25th Location: LHJWL Tent (near starting line) Time: 7:30 - 8:20 AM Parking and Road Closures: Map of the race route, parking, and road closures here Access to parking at LHHS will be closed when roads close at 7:45 am. Parking is also available on neighborhood streets. Roads along the race route will reopen at 10:00 am; Church Road between the High School and Rec Center will reopen at 11:00am