Daily News Press Run - Galveston | Galveston, TX, United States

About the Event

Run, walk, or jog in the 15th annual Daily News Press Run to support the Newspapers In Education program on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Featuring certified Galveston Causeway 5K and 10K courses, a Kid's 1K sponsored by Whataburger, a book character costume contest, dozens of vendor booths, music, food, and much more. We have a big event planned for you!

Support Newspapers in Education
The Daily News Press Run provides support to the Newspapers in Education program (NIE). NIE provides resources that use the newspaper to develop reading comprehension skills, critical thinking, and a better understanding of the way the world relates to the classroom. We have a waiting list of teachers who want to join and need your help to make the program a success for the upcoming school year.

Parking Information
Runners' parking is available at Target Parking Lot 6128 Broadway, Galveston, TX 77551. Shuttle buses will run from 5:00 am to noon. Please allow yourself ample time to get checked in and warm up.

Bag Drop Off
Bag drop is available at the info station for a $5 donation to Newspapers In Education program.

Costume Contest
Dress up as your favorite book character as we celebrate Literacy Day with our Smart Family Literacy, Inc. Partners. The first, second, and third place winners will win a special prize donated by local merchants. The contest is divided into two groups children and adults. A panel will judge the costumes

Bundle Savings
Save 10% when you register for both Daily News Press Run events!

Texas City: Saturday, May 23, 2026

Galveston: Saturday, October 31, 2026

Races Offered

Kids K

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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07:30

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$15.00

10K

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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08:00

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$40.00

5K

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:00

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$35.00

Donation Only

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — Donation Only

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08:00

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$0.00

Race from Pillow (Donation with Shirt)

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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08:00

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$25.00

Virtual 10K

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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08:00

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$35.00

Virtual 5K

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — Virtual 5K

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08:00

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$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Galveston.

thermostat Temperature

20.4° / 27.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

20.5° / 27.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 7m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

13.9 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.8)

humidity_mid Humidity

73.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:22

nightlight Sunset

18:48

About Galveston

Learn more about the host city, Galveston.

Galveston is a city on Galveston Island, off the Texas Gulf Coast, approximately 45 minutes southeast of Houston. Galveston is a port of entry and a destination for almost all the cruise ships with ports of call in Texas. Many Houstonians have beach houses in Galveston or elsewhere in Galveston County where they sometimes relocate during the summer, or simply drive to Galveston to enjoy the local beach. This article also covers Port Bolivar, which is just to the northeast, an 18-minute ferry ride away.