Early Athletic Booster Club’s Annual Purple Day is a fun day for the community to come out and meet our Athletes and Coaching Staff. Purple Day is the largest fundraiser for the Athletic Booster club which uses the funds raised to help the entire Athletic Department as needed. Purple Day will include announcements of the Players & Coaches for all Fall Athletics. Bracelet purchases are available and allow access to an assortment of activities, including, Bounce Houses, Punt, Pass & Kick, Bump, Set & Spike, Trike Races, Nerf Gun Wars, Petting Zoo, and a Cake Walk. We will also have several vendors set up to show off their goods as well as a Silent Auction. Gates open at 5:15pm with announcements starting at 5:45, and games/activities will open following announcements. We are including a 5K and 1 mile FUN RUN to conclude our Day ending in the stadium! Bring the family-fun for all ages and fitness levels! Registration Fees (before August 15th) : 5K - $30.00 1Mile- $15.00 Early Longhorn Students(K-12)- $15.00 Registration Fees (after August 15th) : 5K- $35.00 1Mile-$20.00 Early Longhorn Students(K-12)-$15.00 Award Categories: Age Divisions: Male & Female 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over 5K: Medals awarded for top Male and Female & and top three in each age division Pick-Up: 08/22/2026 @7:00 pm T-Shirts will be 1st come 1st serve Longhorn Stadium Home Concession Stand 2938 McCullough Dr Early, Texas 76802 Race Day Schedule: Walk up registration: 7:00pm-7:45pm 5K Run @ 8:00 p.m. 1Mile: starts at 8:10 p.m. No Pets, PLEASE!
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Purple Day 5K 2026 — Early, TX takes place on August 22, 2026. The race is held in Early, Texas.
Where is Purple Day 5K 2026 — Early, TX held?
Purple Day 5K 2026 — Early, TX is held at Longhorn Stadium in Early, Texas.
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