Photo by Danny Fulgencio

Celebration White Rock, the annual 5K and 10K race dedicated to supporting the preservation and enhancement of White Rock Lake Park that started in 2014, is back for another year. 

The fundraiser includes participants of all ages, who will run along the shores of White Rock Lake Thursday, March 26. After the races, there will be an after-party featuring music, local food and drinks. There is an option to attend just the post race gathering for those who do not wish to run. All proceeds will go to helping White Rock Lake Conservancy fund park improvements and projects.

The race is the largest fundraiser of the year for the White Rock Lake Conservancy. In partnership with the City of Dallas and the Park and Recreation department, the fundraiser has helped fund previous projects, such as the restoration of the stone tables and signage around the lake.

This year, the money raised will go to a new playground and improvements in White Rock Lake Park, according to the race’s sign-up website. 

The run will be held at Winfrey Point at 950 E. Lawther Drive. Those who will be participating in the race can arrive at 4:30 p.m. to pick up their race packets. There will also be opportunities to pick up the packets the week before the race at White Rock Alehouse and Playtri. The first 1,000 people to pick up their packets will receive a free T-shirt. 

There will be a pre-run party at 5 p.m. for runners to check-in and enjoy music, refreshments, water and a pre-run stretch at the start line. The 10K will start at 6 p.m. with the 5K beginning 15 minutes later. 

The 5K will start just south of Winfrey Point along White Rock Lake Trail. It will then go past Sunset Bay and the stone tables before taking a U-turn at the Dreyfus Club and going back the other way. The 10K will start at the same place as the 5K and go the same path, but it will continue past the Dreyfus Club, run by the Bath House Cultural Center, past the Dallas United Crew building, through the Big Thicket just before taking a U-turn near Boy Scout Hill Pavillion and going back the other way.     

Prizes and awards will be given based on gender and age to the top three finishers. The winners of both races will have their names engraved on a stone at White Rock Lake. All racers will receive a chipped bid to record their time, a custom finisher medal and entry to the after-party with two beer tickets for those who are 21 years or older. 

You can sign up for the race here where it currently costs $65 for the 10K and $55 for the 5K. Prices for the races will increase $10 on March 19. The rates will go up another $25 on the day-of. More information about pricing is available on the website.