Lace up your shoes and join us for the 48th Annual Empty Saddle 5k & 1 Mile Run — a fun family friendly race during the legendary XIT Rodeo in Dalhart, Texas. 

All proceeds benefit the Dallam Hartley Counties Healthcare Foundation.

Details

Date - August 9th, 2025

Location - The race starts at the Pavilion, 36.04149° N, 102.51233° W

Times

Packet Pickup will be at Brickstreet Community Center 

from 5PM to 6:30PM on Friday, August 8th

The registration desk will open at 6:30 AM

1 Mile Race begins at 7:00 AM and the 5K follows at 7:30 AM

Registration 

$35 for a single race, $45 for entering both

Registrations are online only, see the QR Code listed above

Packet pick up at 6:30 A.M. on race day

Entry includes bib, water stations, and runner’s bag.

Prizes for top finishers

Join us for a run through Dalhart’s Historic Rodeo Weekend!

Bring your friends, family and enjoy the Race. Stay and celebrate a small town  traditions with deep roots. Stay for the Parade, Rodeo, Free BBQ, and concert!