Campus to Campus Challenge 2026 — Waco, TX

Date
August 29, 2026
Location
Waco, TX
Venue
Anniversary Park Pavilion
Start Time
6:30 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00
Events
Campus to Campus, 1st Leg to Baylor Only
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The Campus to Campus Challenge starts at 6:30 AM on August 29, 2026, in Waco, Texas, so plan your travel and hotel check-in accordingly if you're arriving from out of town. The race launches from Anniversary Park Pavilion and offers two running distances: 5 miles and 9 miles. Best of all, entry is free, making this an accessible option for runners passing through central Texas. With an early morning start, you'll want accommodation within reasonable driving distance of the venue to avoid an extremely early departure. Waco sits along I-35, so hotels near the interstate or downtown area will give you flexibility for race morning logistics.

From the Race Organizer
The Campus to Campus Challenge is the target race for the Waco Striders Summer Training Program. Registration is free so no T-shirts, Finisher Medals, or Awards (just bragging rights). We will still be chip timing the run and have some refreshments at the end. You do need to be a member of the Waco Striders Running Club and you can join during the registration process. The Campus to Campus Challenge will be held as our normal Saturday Group Run. That means that the course will be open to vehicular traffic as normal for our group runs. We encourage you to review our Rules of The Road for safety, courtesy, and fun. As the name Campus to Campus implies, we will be running from Anniversary Park to the Baylor Campus then to the MCC Campus before finishing back at Anniversary Park. The Baylor Campus leg is all roads. The MCC Campus leg is all flat trails. Don't want to visit both campuses? You have the option to enter just the 1st leg to Baylor and skip the 2nd leg to the MCC campus.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Campus to Campus Challenge 2026 — Waco, TX?

Campus to Campus Challenge 2026 — Waco, TX takes place on August 29, 2026. The race is held in Waco, Texas.

Where is Campus to Campus Challenge 2026 — Waco, TX held?

Campus to Campus Challenge 2026 — Waco, TX is held at Anniversary Park Pavilion in Waco, Texas.

Where can I find hotels near Campus to Campus Challenge 2026 — Waco, TX?

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