Energy City Race - 5K Run
External Event
Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
THE ENERGY CITY HALF MARATHON/10K/5K/1K, IN IT'S 12TH YEAR, IS A DESTINATION EVENT FOR RUNNERS IN WEST TEXAS AND SURROUNDING STATES. HISTORICALLY, THE RACE ATTRACTED OVER 1,100 RUNNERS, AND IN 2026 WE AIM TO BREAK THAT RECORD. THE ENERGY CITY EVENT IS HOSTED BY, AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF, THE CAMRON STOTTS FOUNDATION (A 501c3 ORGANIZATION BASED IN MIDLAND TEXAS). CAMRON BEGAN THE RACE IN 2015 TO BENEFIT RESTORATION FARM, A MINISTRY HE FOUNDED WITH HIS WIFE JAMI AND THEIR FOUR CHILDREN. IN 2018, CAMRON LOST HIS LIFE AT THE HANDS OF A DRUNK DRIVER WHILE CYCLING NEAR HIS HOME. THE MISSION OF THE CS FOUNDATION IS TO HONOR THE MEMORY AND LEGACY OF CAMRON STOTTS, WHO TIRELESSLY AND SELFLESSLY SERVED OTHERS, BY CARRYING ON HIS SPIRIT AND SUPPORTING CAUSES NEAR TO HIS HEART. PROCEEDS RAISED WILL BE USED TO MAKE GRANTS TO LOCAL CHARITIES THAT ALIGN WITH CAMRON'S BELIEF THAT LIVES CAN BE INTENTIONALLY LIVED AND, WITH EFFORT, TRANSFORMED. #CamOn
Typical conditions
For events around October 2026 in Midland, TX, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Midland, TX, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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