Leander’s Old Town Street Festival kicks off with our annual Old Town 5K! Join us for our 10th annual fun run and walk on June 6th, 2026.

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The Old Town 5K is a chip-timed race through the heart of Old Town and the streets of Leander. The course is flat and fast with no hills or rough terrain and open to runners and walkers. All participants receive a t-shirt and custom Finisher medal. This 5K will have limited participation, so sign up early to ensure you can join us for this exciting event!

All 5K Participants receive this t-shirt in their requested size and custom finisher medal. In addition, the 5K awards ceremony will follow the completion of the race with a first place gold medal awarded to the top finisher in each age categories (12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over) for male and female.


What is the race course like?

The Old Town 5K goes through the streets of Old Town Leander. The course is flat and streets are closed to traffic. See the map below for route info.

Can I walk? Is the race pet or stroller-friendly?

Yes! Our race is walker and stroller-friendly. We also welcome friendly, leashed dogs. Please observe festival rules regarding dogs if you choose to stay after the race finishes – dogs are only permitted at the festival until 4pm.

Please be aware that while you may take as long at you like to complete the race, the race finish line and chip timing will only active for 75 minutes after the start of the race. After that, finishers may pick up their medal at the Leander Chamber Of Commerce at 100 N. Brushy Street (SE corner of the festival grounds).

Where do I park?

Due to road closures for the race and festival following, street parking will be limited. Parking is available at Leander Middle School all day or along Broade Street.