It Takes a Village – Childhood Cancer Awareness 5K 2026 — Salado, TX

Date
September 19, 2026
Location
Salado, TX
Venue
601 N Main
Start Time
12:00 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00
Events
5K
Includes
T-Shirt
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Registration for It Takes a Village – Childhood Cancer Awareness 5K costs $30.00. The race takes place on September 19, 2026, in Salado, Texas, starting at the venue located at 601 N Main. The event features a 3.10686-mile distance and supports childhood cancer awareness. As a runner traveling to this small-town Texas race, you'll want accommodation within reasonable driving distance of the race start location. Salado offers a quieter alternative to larger Texas cities while keeping you close to the event. Consider hotels that provide easy morning access to downtown Salado, where the race begins at noon.

From the Race Organizer
Place: Salado Civic Center Parking Lot 601 N. Main Street, Salado, TX 76571 Description: It Takes a Village 5K Run/Walk When: Saturday, September 19th Registration Open: 7:00 am - Race Begins: 8:00 am $30 per person and includes a t-shirt To honor two Salado ISD elementary students who are courageously undergoing cancer treatment, the event will benefit McLane Children's Medical Center and Ronald McDonald House to support pediatric cancer research and patient care.

It Takes a Village – Childhood Cancer Awareness 5K 2026 — Salado, TX

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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Salado, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is It Takes a Village – Childhood Cancer Awareness 5K 2026 — Salado, TX?

It Takes a Village – Childhood Cancer Awareness 5K 2026 — Salado, TX takes place on September 19, 2026. The race is held in Salado, Texas.

Where is It Takes a Village – Childhood Cancer Awareness 5K 2026 — Salado, TX held?

It Takes a Village – Childhood Cancer Awareness 5K 2026 — Salado, TX is held at 601 N Main in Salado, Texas.

Where can I find hotels near It Takes a Village – Childhood Cancer Awareness 5K 2026 — Salado, TX?

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