Events
REAL LIFE 10K Run or Walk
Sorry! This event is full. Registration ends September 12, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
REAL LIFE 5K - Run (Chip-timed)
Sorry! This event is full. Registration ends September 12, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
REAL LIFE 5K - Fun Walk (not chip-timed)
Sorry! This event is full. Registration ends September 12, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
Place
16765 Lookout Road
Selma, TX US 78154
Description
The Real Life 5K/10K
Experience a one-of-a-kind race at Retama Park — one of only four live horse racing tracks in Texas — where you’ll run (or walk) the same turf course as the horses.
Race Experience
**THIS YEAR'S RACE IS 100% SOLD OUT**
(There will be NO Race Day registration available)
- Certified 5K & 10K courses (10k is two loops of the 5k course)
- Professional chip timing by IAAP
- Performance running hat for all fundraisers*
- Live announcements by Gladys Ornelas
- 5-year age group awards (by gender) for competitive divisions
- Custom finisher medals for all finishers
- Post-race party featuring DJ Paul
- See FAQs for detailed terrain information (turf track surface).
*Runners MUST donate $25 or more in order to receive reward
Packet Pickup
- Option 1 - Early Pickup - Friday 9/11/2026: From 3:45pm - 7:00pm
- Real Life Center (Home of Real Life Community Outreach)
16765 Lookout Road, Selma, TX 78154 - Early Packet Pickup is Highly Encouraged!
- Real Life Center (Home of Real Life Community Outreach)
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Race Day – Saturday 9/12/2026: Beginning at 5:00 PM
- Real Life Center (Home of Real Life Community Outreach)
- 16765 Lookout Road, Selma, TX 78154
- NOTE: This year's race is 100% SOLD OUT - There will be NO Race Day registration available
Please note: No strollers or dogs allowed in the race.
Race Contact
For questions, please contact Race Director:
Agatha McRill – rd@reallife.org
Compassion Through Food
Every week, Real Life Community Outreach provides essential food assistance to 400 families.
In 2025 alone, the organization distributed 1.1 million pounds of food, reaching 72,868 families across 50 weeks of open, accessible food distribution.
The Anderson Matching Grant
Thanks to the generosity of the Anderson Charitable Foundation, all donations and new sponsors will be matched!
A Proud Partner Agency of the SA Food Bank
All proceeds of this event go to support the food pantry at Real Life Community Outreach
Race Contact Info
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