Back to The 80s is a 1-mile running race held in Irving, Texas on September 12, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM at Campion Trail. Entry fees range from $32 to $52. This short-distance event offers an accessible option for runners looking to start their fall racing season or log a quick competitive effort without the commitment of longer distances. The early morning start time allows participants to complete the race and enjoy the rest of their Saturday, making it suitable for those combining it with other activities or training sessions.
From the Race Organizer
Get ready to lace up, turn up the volume, and take it back to the raddest decade ever! The 3rd Annual Back to the 80s Run/Walk i s bringing all the neon, big hair, and retro beats to the streets with the 5K & 10K and a live DJ spinning 80s hits, and a post-race party. Runners, walkers, and families will light up the course dressed in their best 80s gear — think leg warmers, bright colors, and totally tubular energy. This event is more than just a race — it’s an experience that celebrates fun, fitness, and community with a nostalgic 80s twist! It’s more than a race — it’s an experience that celebrates fun, fitness, and community with a nostalgic 80s twist! Pre-Packet Pickup: TBD Race Day : September 12th Race Start Time : 5K & 10K- 8 A.M. 15K 7:45 A.M Race Location: 5950 Riverside Dr Irving TX 75039 You are welcome to pickup packets for friends and family 5 packets at a time. T-Shirt Cutoff: August 29th 2026 Please note: If you missed the T-shirt deadline, you will NOT receive a shirt during race day packet pickup. However, you may check back after the race to see if any leftover shirts are available. RACE DAY DETAILS Packet Pickup : 6:30AM-7:30AM Event Start Time : 7:45AM & 8AM Warm Up - 7:30AM Lead by ZFT Run Club National Anthem 7:58AM AWARDS Overall Male and Female. 1st 2nd and 3 Division Awards. 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ Why Partner with Back To The 80 5K & 10K? Boost Brand Recognition : Associate your brand with a lively, health-conscious, and community-driven event. Strategic Marketing: Choose from tailored sponsorship packages designed to align with your budget and goals. Engage Directly : Gain valuable face-to-face interaction with potential customers through booth spaces and interactive activations. Make an Impact: Support a cherished local celebration that fosters community spirit and encourages an active lifestyle. Maximize Exposure: Connect with a vibrant and engaged local audience. Irving Campion Trails draws families, runners, and walkers. Explore our sponsorship levels with exclusive perks or showcase your business as a vendor to a captivated audience. Join the excitement and engage with our active community! For sponsorship or vendor opportunities, reach out to Kevin Locks at laceuprunco@gmail.com to explore how you can be a part of this unforgettable event. You can also fill out the Vendors Form link Here: Vendors Form Seize this chance to make a big impact at the Back to The 80s 5K &10K—Lace Up. Race Strong. Build Community! TRAIL DETAILS: Out and Back. There will be a Portal Pot at Start/Finish Line and more Restrooms on course. See course map below. Faster runners please line up in the front and walkers and strollers please line up in the back of the field. You will be chip timed so your official time will not start until you cross the starting mat. PARKING- FREE VOLUNTEER WITH US -Aid station (Super High Priority): Provide water to participants as they pass by. Keep course clean for runners by picking up discarded cups, bottles and trash and placing it in the provided trash cans. -Course Monitor ( Super High Priority): Help maintain a safe course by redirecting traffic away from participants and guiding participants in the right direction. Feel free to bring pom pom, horns, music, instruments, signs etc. to encourage and cheer on runners. Bonus for creative costumes! AWARDS 1st. Place Male and Female Age Division : 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY Cancelation Policy All Lace Up Running events proceed rain or shine or snow or cold. For that reason, we have a strict no refund policy. In the event of extreme weather, the start time of this event may be delayed by up to an half hour. Past this time, the even course may be shortened or altered to protect the participants. If conditions turns into lightening, ice or become unsafe, the event may be cancelled. Event changes and cancellations are at the discretion of the Race Director. We always strive to produce a full and safe sporting event, but sometimes the weather conditions can affect those plans. A lot of hours, days and even months goes into planning a sporting event and we do so with the best intentions. Unfortunately, no one can control the weather and race directors are not the exceptions. Our goal is to always produce a full event as scheduled and only modify these plans due to safety concerns some of which can be caused by weather conditions. Thank you for your understanding of these policies and we appreciate your participation. If you are unable to participate in the event, or the event is canceled, you can still receive your packet, shirt, and medal and you simply run the race on your own time on your own course. See our virtual race information for complete details.
