GreenFest 5/10K
April 12, 2025
About the Race
GreenFest on the Greenbelt is an event centered around health, wellness, and recreation. There will be food and activities for the whole family including food trucks, vendors, and music. The 1 Mile Fun Run will be around the festival area for all of the spectators to enjoy. The 5K is a good introduction to off-road running/walking. The course will be almost entirely off-road and will take you along the beautiful Greenbelt Trail, across the historic Elm Fork Bridge and introduce you to the equestrian trails. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome. The 10K is for those who are a little more adventurous and serves as a good introduction to trail running/walking. There will be sections that are a little more technical than the traditional Greenbelt surface. For all distances, dogs on a leash are welcome to join and we do not allow strollers due to the amount of the course that is unpaved.
Packet Pick Up
When: Friday, April 11th from 5:00-7:00 PM
Location: Race Site - Greenbelt 428 Entrance
If you are not able to make it, just plan on arriving early enough on race day to pick up your packet.
Event Schedule
6:45 a.m. — Race registration and packet pick-up open
8:15 a.m. — 1 mile fun run begins
9:00 a.m. — Singing of the National Anthem
9:15 a.m. — 10K begins
9:30 a.m. - 5K begins
11:00 a.m. — Awards Ceremony
Please stay and enjoy your time at our Texas State Park.
Prizes
All participants of the 5K & 10K will receive a swag-bag with sponsor goodies, event t-shirt, finisher medal, and finish line refreshments.
​The 5K & 10K will have prizes for the top 3 overall male and female finishers, as well as top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups:
14 & under
15-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65 & over
Location
Greenbelt At 428
Aubrey, Texas 76227
FM 428 Access:
From Dallas or Ft. Worth – Take I 35 North to Denton. Take Loop 288 N for 5 miles. Take FM 428 E for 5.5 miles to the park.
From McKinney – Take Hwy 380 West to Hwy 377. Then North on Hwy 377 to FM 428. Take FM 428 West for 4 miles to the park.
Why We Run
​GreenFest on the Greenbelt is presented by The Greenbelt Alliance of Denton County, A 501(c)3 nonprofit. They are a community-based volunteer organization that fosters awareness of the Greenbelt. The goal of this event is to raise funds for the Texas State Parks and Wildlife Department. Our last race raised over $4,000, and we hope to at least double that this year. The funds we donate are kept local and used to improve the Greenbelt as well as Ray Roberts Lake State Park.
