

2027 Cal Tri Houston - 9.12.27 2027
- Date
- Sunday, September 12, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Katy, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $23.86 · goes up to $28.86 on Jan 27, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Sep 12, 20277:00 AM | $23.86$28.86 after Jan 27, 2027 | – |
| RunBikeRun | – | Sep 12, 20277:00 AM | $78.86$103.86 after Jan 27, 2027 | – |
| RunSwim | – | Sep 12, 20277:00 AM | $78.86$103.86 after Jan 27, 2027 | – |
| Sponsor - 10x10 Tent | – | Sep 12, 20277:00 AM | $500 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon | – | Sep 12, 20277:00 AM | $78.86$103.86 after Jan 27, 2027 | – |
| Swim | – | Sep 12, 20277:00 AM | $23.86$28.86 after Jan 27, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K and Swim: $23.86 until Jan 27, then $28.86 until Mar 15, then $29.86 until Apr 15, then $30.86 until Sep 12.
- RunBikeRun and Sprint Triathlon: $78.86 until Jan 27, then $103.86 until Mar 15, then $108.86 until Apr 15, then $113.86 until Sep 12.
- RunSwim: $78.86 until Jan 27, then $103.86 until Mar 15, then $105.86 until Apr 15, then $113.86 until Sep 12.
- Sponsor - 10x10 Tent: $500 until Sep 1.
Online registration closes Sep 12, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $23.86, entry is about 32 percent below a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Katy runs 34:21, about 11:03 a mile, based on 10 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:11 and men in 31:18.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:05 AM, and the 5K starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 130 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
555 Katy Fort Bend Rd, Katy, TX 77494
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around September 12 the day usually runs from 73°F at dawn to 90°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 14% of days. Cold snaps dip to 69°F and hot years reach 96°F.
Based on 76 days within a week of the date over the last 6 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 555 Katy Fort Bend Rd, Katy, TX 77494Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 130 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Sep 12, 2027), 2026 (Sep 13, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is 2027 Cal Tri Houston - 9.12.27?
- Sunday, September 12, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $23.86 before processing fees, and rises to $28.86 on Jan 27, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Sep 12, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $23.86, entry is about 32 percent below a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 555 Katy Fort Bend Rd, Katy, TX 77494.
From the organizers
2027 Cal Tri Houston - 9.12.27
5 EVENT OPTIONS. Sprint Triathlon, RunBikeRun, RunSwim, Swim, & 5K Run. Reverse Triathlon = run + bike + swim. Check out the course maps for more detailed information.
TO DO. Typhoon Texas Waterpark Houston
AIRPORT. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
AIR TEMPERATURE (AVG). 70 F / 90 F
WATER TEMPERATURE (AVG). 80 F.