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TEXAS RACE WALKING CALENDER

This calendar includes racewalks and other competitive walking events. Additional info is added frequently. (We do not include most run/walks that do not have a competitive walking division. That information is readily available on local running sites.)

Click here to send information for races/events you would like to add to the calendar. Please notify us if you see any errors, or have any information to add about the events listed here.

1/3/2004 Houston, TX Juding Clinic
Omni Hotel West, Houston
Free racewalk judging clinic


Contact: Dave Gwyn


1/4/2004 Houston, TX John Evans 50
South Region 50k Racewalk Championship
Open 5k, 20k and 50k race walks


http://www.thewalkingsite.com/texasracewalking/races/johnevans2004.html


1/4/2004 New Orleans, LA 97th Annual Jackson Day Race
New Orleans oldest road race
9k race, course time limit of 1 1/2 hours - 15 minute mile

Run with race walk awards

http://www.runnotc.org/races/index.html


01/17/2004 Arlington, TX DFW Racewalkers
January 17 - 8:00 A.M.
River Legacy Park, Arlington

http://www.dfwracewalkers.org

1/17/2004 Dallas, TX Lukes Locker Beat Goes On
Beat Goes On is a program designed to help walkers and runners improve speed and technique. The 16 week program begins on January 17 at Norbuck Park at 6:50 A.M.

Orientation - January 7th at 7:00 P.M. at Lukes Locker on Oaklawn
16 week program fee - $85

We are expanding the walking program this year. There will be a beginners group and an advanced walking group. We will also offer limited race walking instruction to those walkers interested in learning the race walking technique.

http://www.lukeslocker.com

1/24/2004 New Orleans, LA Chinese New Year Festival
Includes race walk awards 3 deep in the 5k event

http://www.runnotc.org/races/index.html

1/25/2004 New Orleans, LA The Wall
Louisiana State Championship 30K Race 30K, 10K
Run with judged racewalk division


http://www.runnotc.org/races/index.html


2/8/2004 Harahan, LA Elmwood Classic
5k and 10k Run and Walk -
Race Walk Awards

http://www.runnotc.org/races/index.html

02/14/2004 Houston, TX Cardeo Fitness Expo
February 14-15
Cardeo Fitness Expo at the Reliant Center, Houston
Featuring walking for fitness, including an introduction to race walking

http://www.cardeo.com

2/15/2004 South Padre Island, TX Beach Walk for the Young at Heart
open 5k or 1 mile for under 12 - overall and age group awards
Benefits - RVG Junior Olympic Racewalking Team

Free Walk Clinic

http://www.eteamz.com/stwc

02/21/2004 Dallas, TX DFW Racewalkers
February 21 - 7:00 A.M.
Galleria Mall

http://www.dfwracewalkers.org

02/20/2004 Houston, TX Dave McGovern Clinic
Weekend clinic with world Class Racewalker Dave McGovern
February 20-22, 2004

http://www.thewalkingsite.com/texasracewalking/clinics.html

2/22/2004 Alamo, TX Alamo Bank of Texas 5k
open 5k or 1 mile for under 12 - overall and age group awards
Benefits - RVG Junior Olympic Racewalking Team


http://www.eteamz.com/stwc

3/07/2004 Killeen, TX Silver Classic 5k Run and Walk
5k run with walking division and 72 walker awards!

http://www.mplex.org/news/silver/

3/13/2004 Houston, TX Worthing Relays
Barnett Stadium, Worthing Relays. 3:00 P.M. - 1500m RW. The only high school track meet in the state with a race walk, open to all ages. Entries due Mar. 8.

Contact Dave Gwyn for more information: 281-498-0027

3/14/2004 Houston, TX Gulf Championship 20k and Fun Walks
Bear Creek Park, Houston
Gulf championship 20k racewalk, open 20k or 2 mile walk
Walkers of all abilities welcome at this event - Racewalkers will be identified with a special race bib

Contact Dave Gwyn for more information: 281-498-0027 or click here to download a word document registration form

03/14/2004 Tulsa, OK St. Patrick's Day Run
5k run with race walk division

http://www.stpatricksdayrun.com
http://www.signmeupsports.com

03/18/2004 Houston, TX Senior Games - Houston
March 18-28
Senior Games, Houston

http://www.tsga.org/events/local-sites-03.htm

03/20/2004 Keller, TX DFW Racewalkers
March 20 - 7:00 A.M.
Bear Creek Park, Keller

http://www.dfwracewalkers.org

03/20/2004 Houston, TX TSU Relays
1500 M race walk

Texas Southern University Relays will be at Rice U. The only college track meet in Texas that includes a race walk! The Rice University track is on the southeast corner of the campus, at Main and University, but you have to park near the football stadium and walk to the track.

Participants must register by March 11th. Only walkers expecting to break 9:20 are encouraged to enter.

Those not entering through a club or school team may contact Dave Gwyn for more information: 281-498-0027

3/20/2004 Westwego, LA Run on the Bayou
Bayou Segnette State Park, Westwego
Run with a 2 mile or 10k race walk, r
ace walk awards

http://www.runnotc.org/races/index.html

3/20/2004 Destrehan, LA Mississippi River Bridge 5K
United Way Mississippi River Bridge 5k run and walk -
$100 to ist place race walker

http://www.runnotc.org/races/index.html

03/20/2004 Edinburg, TX Senior Games
March 20 - 22
Senior Games

http://www.tsga.org/events/local-sites-03.htm

03/26/2004 San Antonio, TX Senior Games - San Antonio
March 26 - April 4
Senior Games, San Antonio

http://www.tsga.org/events/local-sites-03.htm

04/03/2004 Dallas, TX Senior Games - Dallas
The track and field events (1500 meter and 5k racewalk) will be at Loos Field - 3815 Spring Valley Road (between Midway and Marsh), April 3rd 9:00 A.M.

Participants must register by March 26th.
Eligibility: Any person 50 years or older as of December 31, 2004, who is currently an amateur in the event for which he/she registers.

For more information or a registration form call: 214-670-6266
http://www.tsga.org/events/local-sites-03.htm

04/03/2004 Houston, TX 5k Sleep Walk
5k walk to benefit the Houston Sleep Center
Bear Creek Park at 8:00 A.M.

http://www.signmeupsports.com

4/03/2004 Destrehan, LA River Bridge 5k Run and Walk
Destrehan Recreation Park
Awards to top ten race walkers


http://www.runnotc.org/races/index.html

4/10/2004 Rockport, TX Whooping Crane Strut
10k run and 2 mile walk with awards

http://www.cityofrockport.com

04/12/2004 El Paso, TX Senior Games - El Paso
April 12-24
Senior Games, El Paso

http://www.tsga.org/events/local-sites-03.htm

4/17/2004 Irving, TX Southwestern Assoc. 3k
USATF Southwestern Association 3k judged racewalk and a 1500 meter youth event
8:00 A.M. at the MacArthur High School Track in Irving
Small USATF registration fee and participants must be current USATF members

http://www.dfwracewalkers.org

04/17/2004 Big Spring, TX Master the Mountain 5k
Big Spring State Park, Big Spring Texas
5k run with a walking division, this event has had walking awards in past years

http://pbrunningclub.tripod.com/calendar.html

04/22/2004 Kerville, TX Senior Games - Kerville
April 22-24
Senior Games, Kerrville

http://www.tsga.org/events/local-sites-03.htm

05/01/2004 Austin, TX Senior Games - Austin
May 1-8
Senior Games, Austin

http://www.tsga.org/events/local-sites-03.htm

5/01/2004 Calvert, TX LRC Pacesetter Spring 5k
8:00 A.M. First Baptist Church, Corner of Burnett & China
The course is a serpentine route hightlighting Victorian Homes and Churches.
Awards for top 3 walkers.


http://www.signmeupsports.com

5/01/2004 Dallas, TX White Rock and Roll
White Rock and Roll
Winfrey Point, White Rock Lake
5 mile run or 2 mile (non-competitive) walk

http://www.whiterocknroll.com

05/14/2004 Dallas, TX Dave McGovern Clinic
Weekend clinic with world Class Racewalker Dave McGovern and the DFW Racewalkers
May 14-16, 2004

http://www.thewalkingsite.com/texasracewalking/clinics.html

5/15/2004 Frisco, TX Taylor's Angels 5K

5K run and race walk
Stonebriar Center, Frisco TX (North of Dallas)

http://www.taylorsangels.org/

5/15/2004 Azle, TX Azle Lake Run

10K or 2 mile run and 2 mile walk
Azle is located on the shores of Eagle Mountain Lake, 9 miles northwest of Loop 820 on the Jacksboro Highway (Texas Highway 199).

http://www.azlelakerun.org

5/22/2004 Austin, TX Lions/Waterloo Championships
Waterloo Track Club meet will include a 1500M and 3000M racewalk
Lake Travis High School, Austin TX - Meet begins at 8:00 A.M.
Proceeds support Lions Club charities

http://www.waterlootrackandfield.org

5/23/2004 Houston, TX Gulf Association 5k Championships
Gulf Association 5k Championship, 10 k and 20 k walks also available
Stratford High School Track, Houston
Free mini clinic also available

Download word document info and registration form
or contact Dave Gwyn, (281) 498-0027 for more information
5/25/2004 Dallas/Ft.Worth Lukes Locker All Comers Meet
Lukes Locker Stores will have an all comer's track meet every Tuesday night through the end of June. The meets are held at Jesuit College Prep School in Dallas and at the Fort Worth Country Day School. See the schedule to find out when race walks are held. Everyone welcome.

http://www.lukeslocker.com

06/12/2004 Odessa, TX JackRabbit Relays
Open/Masters track meet,
includes 3000 M racewalk at 12:30 P.M., 1500 M racewalk at 4:00 P.M.

download event information/registration form (word document)

6/12/2004 Tulsa, OK Rt. 66 CPA Run/Walk

5k run with race walk

http://www.signmeupsports.com

6/19/2004 Coppell, TX Southwestern Assoc. Masters Championships

Southwestern Association Masters Championships

http://www.dallasmasters.com/

6/26/2004 Thorndale, TX Turkey Creek 5k
5k Run and Walk with walker awards in all divisions
Thorndale is 40 miles west of College Station

download info and registration form (pdf file format - must have adobe reader)

7/03/2004 Chriesman, TX Watermelon Festival 5k
5k Run and Walk with walker awards
Enjoy the Watermelon Festival after the race

http://www.signmeupsports.com

7/17/2004 Catoosa, OK Southwest Region Masters Meet

USATF Southwest Region Masters Championships
Open and Masters Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Catoosa High School, Catoosa Oklahoma

Includes 3000 meter and 1500 meter race walk

http://www.usatf.org/assoc/ok/SWregorder.doc

7/24/2004 Coppell, TX Texas Masters Championships

Texas Masters Championships
Open and Masters Track and Field Championships
Includes 3000 meter race walk

http://www.dallasmasters.com/

7/31/2004 Matairie, LA LaSalle Park Dash

2 mile run with race walk
age group awards - 1st and 2nd place

http://www.runnotc.org/races/index.html

08/27/2004 Lubbock, TX Senior Games - West Texas
August 27-31
Senior Games, West Texas

http://www.tsga.org/events/local-sites-03.htm

9/11/2004 New Orleans, LA Freedom Run

5k run with race walk
they usually do have walk awards, but didn't find any listed for this event

http://www.runnotc.org/races/index.html

09/11/2004 Caldwell, TX Kolache Festival 5k Run and Walk
5k run and walk. Historically this 5k has presented walker awards.

dowload registration and information (pdf format)
For info on the Kolache eating contest see: http://www.bc-chamber.com/ent/eatingcontest.htm

9/25/2004 Hearne, TX LRC Pacesetter Fall 5k
8:00 A.M. Hearne Municipal Airport
The course is one large "figure eight" lap around the Hearne Municipal Airport runway.
Awards for top 3 walkers.


http://www.signmeupsports.com

9/26/2004 Houston, TX How Fast Can You Walk
8:00 A.M. HBear Creek Park - Houston
events include --- 2 mile fun walk, 2 mile race walk, 10k walk and 10k race walk
Free race walking clinic 7:30 A.M.


download information and registration form (word document)

10/02/2004 Bartlesville, OK Woolarac Road Race

8k run with race walk
Top 3 male and female racewalker awards

http://www.osagehillsrun.org/

10/03/2004 New Orleans, LA Race for the Cure

5k run with race walk
1st place racewalker award - $50

http://www.runnotc.org/races/index.html

10/09/2004 Tulsa, OK Tulsa Zoo Run

5 k or 10k run with race walk
Top 3 male and female racewalker awards in each event

thttp://www.tulsazoo.org/Calendar/zoorun.htm

10/10/2004 New Orleans, LA Gumbo Festival

5k run with race walk
1st place racewalker award (open, masters, grandmaster)

http://www.runnotc.org/races/index.html

10/16/2004 Albuquerque, NM Ryan's Run

5k run and 2 mile walk
Walker awards
Benefits New Mexico Ronald McDonald House

http://www.active.com

10/18/2004 Temple, TX Senior Games Championships
October 18-24
Texas Senior Games Championships

http://www.tsga.org/events/local-sites-03.htm

10/16/2004 Madill, OK Reuel Little Classic Half Marathon
Half marathon, 5k and 10k
Racewalk awards are included in the 5k and 10k (honor system non-judged events)

http://www.reuellittleclassicrun.com/

10/22/2004 Dallas, TX Dave McGovern Clinic
Tentative date for a weekend clinic with world Class Racewalker Dave McGovern and the DFW Racewalkers
October 22-24, 2004

http://www.dfwracewalkers.org

10/23/2004 Flatonia, TX Czhilispiel 5k Run and Walk
The top three male and top three female walkers will receive medals.

http://flatoniachamber.com/SaturdayEntertainment.html

10/30/2004 Tulsa, OK Tulsa Run 15k
5k and 15k racewalk with awards

http://www.tulsarun.com/

11/07/2004 New Orleans, LA A Run Through History

5k run with race walk
Age group awards

http://www.runnotc.org/races/index.html

11/20/2004 Big Lake, TX Running With The Dogs

5k with race walk
First walker awards

http://www.funrun.ebiglake.com/

11/21/2004 New Orleans, LA Old Man River Half Marathon

Half marathon and 5k with race walk
Racewalk awards

http://www.runnotc.org/races/index.html

11/21/2004 League City, TX How Fast Can You Walk

5k competitive walk
Free racewalking clinic
League City (Houston area), Texas

download race infor/registration form

11/27/2004 Addison, TX USA Centurion Walk
Ultra Centric 24 Hour Run
Greenhill School, Addision TX
Walk 100 miles in 24 hours and receive Centurion status
Register early, as race space is limited

http://www.geocities.com/onanyes/centurionusa.htm

12/11/2004 Pharr, TX Texas Largest Judged Racewalk
South region 5k, open 5k and 1 mile events
Youth walks December 10
Racewalking clinic with Coach Ray Kuhles and Olympian Tim Seaman also available

download race flier (word document)

1/09/2005 Houston, TX John Evans 50k

5k, 20k, and 50k events
Bear Creek Park
More info soon

Jan/2005 Arlington, TX Group Training Class
We will begin our next group training class after the first of the year. This class is for fitness walkers and beginner racewalkers interested in improving walking form and speed, and any walkers interested in learning basic racewalking technique.

http://www.walkingandfitness.com

1/28/2004 Houston, TX Dave McGovern Clinic
Enjoy a fun and informative weekend with world Class Racewalker Dave McGovern
January 28 - 30, 2005

See Dave's web site for more information or
download registration form and info (word document)


Walkers: Always verify information prior to registering for any event. The information provided here is gathered from walkers and friends and is subject to change at any time.

Marathons/Half Marathons - Texas marathons and half marathons


MarathonWalking.com - Walker friendly marathons in other locations

USATF Calendar - Dates and locations for USATF race walk events

Texas Volksport Association - Free, fun, noncompetitive walking events

Links to Various Charity Organizations - Most of these are noncompetive walks with donations going to charity

Local Running Sites - A list of running sites with race information


2003 calendar