Name: Velvet Hammer 5K
Start: 2026-04-25
End: 2026-04-25
Location: Dallas, Texas

About the Event

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE FOR THE RACE. THIS IS ONLY THE REGISTRATION PAGE! FOR COMPLETE RACE DETAILS VISIT WWW.VELVETHAMMER5K.COM!

HAMMER DOWN!

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 8:30 AM we are dropping the HAMMER! Registration includes a gender specific, dry fit style race shirt, finisher medal, the second in a three-year series, leading up to our 10th anniversary, finisher glass and three draft brews from Peticolas Brewery! Food trucks will be on hand selling food, the band will be on stage and you will be running or walking and enjoying a great day at the 9th annual Velvet Hammer 5K!

Don't want to run, but just want to join the party? We got that covered too with the new PARTY PASS which includes the race shirt, glass and three draft brews!

We are also excited to announce our Run Club Challenge! Yep, we are calling all running clubs in DFW to compete for a happy hour at Peticolas! We will be awarding the fastest and the largest running clubs in the race!

Race Day Schedule

7:00 AM - Event opens
8:30 AM - Velvet Hammer 5K Start (don't be late, the start line is only open until 8:35 AM)
9:00 AM - Treble Hook hits the stage
10:00 AM - Awards
11:00 AM - Last call
11:30 AM - Event ends

Please note, THERE IS NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP! You can have your race packet mailed to you for $25 but you must be registered and have purchased the mail option by Saturday, April 10th. No exceptions!

Here is the complete packet pick up schedule:

• Saturday, April 11, 2026, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Peticolas Brewing Company, 1305 Pace Street, Dallas, TX 75201 (following the April social run)
• Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the On Your Left! Marketing & Events offices, 10606 Shady Trail, Suite 104, Dallas, TX 75220
• Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at TBA
• Thursday, April 23, 2026, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at TBA
• Friday, April 24, 2026, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Peticolas Brewing Company, 1305 Pace Street, Dallas, TX 75201

Get all the details at www.velvethammer5k.com.

Races Offered

Other

Apr 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — Other

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

115 days remaining

5K

Apr 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

115 days remaining

Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 14.5° / 25.2°

wb_sunny 11.7° / 22.7°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 18.6 /

water_drop 66.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 14.5° / 25.2°

wb_sunny 11.7° / 22.7°

air 18.6 km/h

water_drop 66.5%

About Dallas

Dallas, the ninth largest city in the United States and the third largest in the state of Texas, 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.