FAQ

When is the Dallas Cowboys Draft Day 5K?
We will be hosting a 5K, Kids 1/2 Mile run, and Toddler Dash at the Star in Frisco on the Saturday of draft weekend to celebrate the 2024 NFL Draft!

What is the 5K time limit?
The course will have a 90 minute time limit.

Is there an age minimum for the 5K run?
7 years old. For younger participants, parents are encouraged to run with their child in the Cowboys Kids Fun Run.

Can I run in the 5K with a jogging stroller?
Yes, for the safety of other runners and walkers you will be asked to start in the very back of the race and remain with other runners and walkers who also have strollers.

Will there a bag check?
There will not be a bag check. Bags are subject to inspection upon entering the Ford Center. Please refer to the Ford Center’s Bag Policy.

What is the age limit for the Cowboys Kids Fun Run?
4-12 years old. Children under 7 should also run with a parent or guardian. Ages 1-4 may participate in the Toddler Dash.

Can parents participate in the Cowboys Kids Fun Run with their child?
Yes, parents are more than welcome to participate in the Cowboys Kids Fun Run with their child. Parents will not need to register themselves if they are running with their child. This is a Fun Run for kids – please no adult entries.

Can I run in the Cowboys Kids Fun Run with a jogging stroller?
Parents may run with a stroller, but just as in the adult race, we ask that you start near the back of the kids pack.

How do I get the latest information on the Draft Day 5K?
Join the email newsletter or Like us on Facebook.

What are the Award divisions?
Awards to Top 3 overall male and female winners will be presented at the Awards Ceremony. Age Group Award Divisions are Top 3 fastest times in the 5K in each age group (age groups are as follows: 14 and Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ age groups). Overall winners will be excluded from age group awards. There will be no age group awards ceremony. Please pick up age group awards at the conclusion of the event. Age group awards will not be mailed post event.

Elite Athletes
Dallas Cowboys Draft Day 5K welcomes elite athletes to our event. Athletes may be provided complimentary entry into the race on a case by case basis. To qualify for an elite entry, athletes should submit proof of recent finishing results via email. The following time standards are used as guidelines: Men 15:30 5K, 33:00 10K; Women 18:00 5K, 37:00 10K.

Can I volunteer?
Love all things Cowboys but not a runner? We offer a wide variety of volunteer opportunities across event week, from packet pick-up to race day. Register as a volunteer on our volunteer registration page. If you have a group interested in volunteering, please email [email protected].

What is the race cancellation policy?

Should such event cancellation or postponement occur, when applicable, the event will become ”virtual” and registered participants will receive their items in the mail. Certain circumstances may warrant a participant deferral to the next year or a refund, but these requests will be given on a case-by-case basis and are not promised.

Specific protocol for allocating participant registration fees will be communicated to participants in the case of an event cancellation. Communication would specify participant response time within a limited time window following the cancellation to allow for adequate management action.