Zeal Rum Runners Race Series

Zeal Rum Runners Race Series is a high-energy, community-powered timed event featuring a 10k, 5k, and Kids 1k for runners of all ages and experience levels. From the electric start line to the unforgettable finish-line celebration, every detail is designed to leave you inspired, connected, and already planning your return. Join us for the 2nd Annual Zeal Rum Runners and experience the race everyone will be talking about.

Of course, your experience wouldn’t be complete without a celebratory finish-line Zeal Premium Rum cocktail (21+) or refreshing mocktail, a custom finisher medal, official race T-shirt, and the race swag we’re known for: the ULTIMATE Zeal Rum Runners swag bags for every participant.

Race Location:
Iowa Colony City Park
4003 Meridiana Parkway
Iowa Colony, TX 77583

Registration Fees:
Early Bird Pricing (Ends Sep. 30)
Prices go up October 1- don’t miss the best deal of the year.

The Ultimate Race Swag:
Every Zeal Rum Runners participant receives an experience worthy race package designed to impress.

Official Zeal Rum Runners Event T-Shirt
Custom Finisher Medal
Signature Swag Bag for Every Participant. 
THE RACE PERK WE ARE KNOWN FOR!

Don’t just take our word for it, we just met. Ask last year’s runners, then experience it for yourself.

Swag Bag Guarantee Deadline: Register by September 16th.

Packet Pickup: Participants can choose packet pickup the day before or onsite the day of. 

• Friday October 2 |  2:30 PM CDT - October 2, 2026 6:00 PM CDT
• Saturday October 3 | Early morning day of race: 6:30 AM -7:45 AM

Overall Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers (10k & 5k)
Youth Overall Awards: Recognizing youth participants competing in the 10k and 5k 
Chipped Race: Official timing for all 10K and 5K participant- Untimed Kids 1K

5K COURSE — 3.1 MILES

The 5K begins at Iowa Colony City Park and follows the marked course through Meridiana before returning through the Iowa Colony Ballpark area and heading to the finish at the Iowa Colony City Park.

• Red arrows: Outbound route
• Blue arrows: Inbound/return route
• Pink flags: 5K runners follow these during the baseball field portion of the course

Follow the course arrows and signage throughout the route. Course marshals will also be stationed at key turns to help direct runners.

COURSE SAFETY
Water and first-aid stations will be located along the course. Please follow all directional signs, flags, course marshals, and race staff instructions. Stay on the sidewalk and watch as you cross any intersections.

5K Start: 8:15 AM

10K COURSE — 6.2 MILES

The 10K follows the main course through Meridiana and the Iowa Colony Ballpark area. After completing the first loop, 10K runners will repeat the course, starting at the baseball field loop before heading back in to finish. 

After completing the second loop, runners will continue past the Oasis Village toward Meridiana Parkway, complete the marked turnaround, and return to the finish at the Iowa Colony City Park.

• Green arrows: Outbound route
• Blue arrows: Inbound/return route
• Lime green flags: 10K runners follow these during the baseball field portion of the course

Follow the course arrows and signage throughout the route. Course marshals will also be stationed at key turns to help direct runners.

COURSE SAFETY
Water and first-aid stations will be located along the course. Please follow all directional signs, flags, course marshals, and race staff instructions. Stay on the sidewalk and watch as you cross any intersections.

10K Start: 8:00 AM