2026 Back the Blue 5k

Join the Deer Park and La Porte, Texas communities for the 6th annual 5K. Whether you're running, walking, or crawling, come start the day with this 5k before heading inside for the main Back the Blue BBQ & Festival! We are so excited for this year being held at the NEW Jimmy Burke Activity Center. This annual event aims to bring together local officers with their community, and provide support for the men & women in blue.

You do not have to be law enforcement to participate! (current law enforcement officer's: please email us ahead of time for your discount code).

Last day to register and receive a race t-shirt: October 6th. (IF we have left over shirts they may be available race morning after 830am).

The exact race route is being re-evaluated and will be posted at a later date. Terrain will remain level roadway.

Packet pickup:

Thursday October 15th, exact time TBD.

Friday, October 16th, exact time TBD.

All proceeds go to the Deer Park Police Officer's Association (501c4).

Race Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1MSvogCWsA/ 

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There's more after the race! Stay for the annual BBQ Cook-off & Festival with tons to do. For main event info visit: https://www.backthebluebbqfest.org/

Packet Pickup will be located at the Jimmy Burke Activity Center (500 W 13th St. Deer Park, TX 77536) on the following dates and times:

Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 3pm to 7pm

Friday, October 16, 2026 from 3pm to 7pm

Race Day:
Saturday, October 17, 2026 beginning at 7:30am