Annual 5K Butterfly Run! 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 10, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Katy, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $30 on Dec 31, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt and a finisher medal
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Run 5K | 5K | Apr 10, 20277:30 AM | $25$30 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Butterfly Family Run (1 Mile) | 1 Mile | Apr 10, 20277:45 AM | $15$20 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Butterfly Family Run (1 mile) VirtualVirtual | 1 Mile | Apr 10, 20277:30 AM | $15$20 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Butterfly Run 5K VirtualVirtual | 5K | Apr 10, 20277:30 AM | $25$30 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $30 on Dec 31, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Butterfly Run 5K: $25 until Dec 31, then $30 until Mar 14, then $35 until Mar 28, then $40 until Apr 4, then $45 until Apr 11.
- Butterfly Family Run (1 Mile): $15 until Dec 31, then $20 until Mar 28, then $25 until Apr 4, then $30 until Apr 11.
Online registration closes Apr 11, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 29 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 7:03 AM, and the Butterfly Run 5K starts at 7:30 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
28760 S Firethorne 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 April 10 the day usually runs from 63°F at dawn to 82°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 87°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 28760 S Firethorne Rd, Katy, TX 77494Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 130 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt & Medal Giveaway!
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 10, 2027), 2026 (Apr 11, 2026), 2025 (Apr 11, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Annual 5K Butterfly Run!?
- Saturday, April 10, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Dec 31, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 11, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt and a finisher medal, 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 28760 S Firethorne Rd, Katy, TX 77494.
From the organizers
Welcome to our Annual 5K Butterfly Run!
Whether you’re here because you know and love Her Well Center, or you simply came out to enjoy a beautiful morning while supporting a meaningful cause, we are truly grateful you’re here.
Check-in opens at 6:45 a.m., and the race will begin promptly at 7:30 a.m.
Who We Are
For those who may not be familiar with us, Her Well Center is a faith-based crisis center serving survivors of sexual trauma and intimate partner violence, as well as their families. We walk alongside ALL survivors as they reclaim their hope, regain their voice, and resist isolation.
Our mission is simple yet powerful:
No survivor walks alone.