Race for Lily Grace

About the Event

A few years ago, we started this race to raise money for Lily's medical treatments. Since Lily is completely healed in heaven, we no longer need to raise money for her, but, in memory of our sweet girl, we want to continue to Race for Lily Grace. All of the money raised will be used to care for and minister to other families who have medically complex kids. We want to love and care for these parents by pointing them to the hope of the Gospel and provide support for them as they care for their children.

In order to do this well, we have started a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Upheld Ministries. The Race for Lily Grace will be our main fundraiser for Upheld. At Upheld Ministries, we exist so that parents of medically complex children would know the hope and refuge available to them through the Gospel. Our mission is to provide encouragement through Biblical truth, connection with other parents, rest from responsibilities and support in their daily journey of caring for their children.

Will you join us, as we remember Lily and support other families, to Race for Lily Grace?

New this year: we are doing an in-person, 5K and Kid's fun run! Join on October 3, 2026 at Flag Pole Hill. The Kid's Fun Run will start at 8 am, followed by the 5K at 8:30.

If you are not able to join us in-person, you can still participate virtually. You'll be able to run anytime and anywhere. You can run by yourself, or gather up a group of friends to race together.

If you're unable to run or running isn't your favorite activity, the cheering section is for you! You can get all the Race for Lily Grace sway and don't even have to sweat!

Share your race day experience on social media using #raceforlilygrace

All participants will receive a Race for Lily Grace t-shirt and other fun items!

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Races Offered

Cheering Section (no running necessary)

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — Cheering Section (no running necessary)

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08:00

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$40.00

Kid's Fun Run (12 and under)

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — Kids Fun Run (12 and under)

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08:00

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$20.00

Kid's Fun Run (virtual)

Oct 03, 2026

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08:00

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$20.00

5K (in-person)

Oct 03, 2026

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08:30

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$40.00

5K (virtual)

Oct 03, 2026

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08:30

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$40.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

17.2° / 28.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

15.6° / 26.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 51m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.8 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

54.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:32

nightlight Sunset

18:52

About Dallas

Learn more about the host city, Dallas.

Dallas, with a population of more than 1.3 million residents, is the ninth largest city in the United States and the third largest in the state of Texas. It is an impressive melting pot of culture and character. Boasting high-end luxury hotels, innumerable fine dining spots, and one of the busiest airports in the world, Dallas maintains an upscale ethos reflected by an affluent population, world-class museums, and a shimmering modern skyline. Its history was marred by the infamous assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, but there is more historic and contemporary heritage to be discovered in the city.