Culture, music, and miles. Run Fest is a chip-timed 5K, 10K, and 15K run festival in Plano, TX with a curated 2000s throwback and Afrobeats soundtrack from start to finish. This isn't your typical summer race — the finish line is just the beginning. Saturday, August 1, 2026 | 7:00 AM | Red Tail Pavilion at Oak Point Park, Plano TX Post-race festival featuring live DJ, local food vendors, and a curated vendor market. Open to all ages. Families welcome. Custom race jersey and limited-edition finisher medal included with every registration. Produced by Johnson Run Series, a Dallas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit putting culture over competition. Full event details, course map, and vendor lineup coming soon.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 1.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Plano, TX.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
