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A Time 2 Read Storybook 5K and Fun Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Huntsville, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $25
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Time 2 Read Storybook 1 Mile Fun Run | Kids | Nov 7, 20267:30 AM | $25 | – |
| A Time 2 Read Storybook Character 5K | 5K | Nov 7, 20267:30 AM | $35 | – |
| A Time 2 Read Storybook 5K ***VIRTUAL OPTION***Virtual | 5K | Nov 7, 20267:30 AM | $35 | – |
| A Time 2 Read Storybook Character 1 Mile Fun Run ***VIRTUAL OPTION***Virtual | Kids | Nov 7, 20267:30 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- A Time 2 Read Storybook 1 Mile Fun Run: $25 until Nov 7.
- A Time 2 Read Storybook Character 5K: $35 until Nov 7.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Texas ($35).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Texas runs 37:03, about 11:56 a mile, based on 952 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:07 and men in 32:44.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:41 AM, and the A Time 2 Read Storybook 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 410 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2400 Sycamore, Huntsville, TX 77340
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 November 7 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 83°F.
Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of A Time 2 Read Storybook 5K and Fun Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
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Race details
- Where
- 2400 Sycamore, Huntsville, TX 77340Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 410 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 1, 2025), 2024 (Nov 2, 2024), 2023 (Nov 4, 2023), 2022 (Nov 5, 2022), 2021 (Nov 6, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is A Time 2 Read Storybook 5K and Fun Run?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Texas ($35).
- 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 2400 Sycamore, Huntsville, TX 77340.
From the organizers
A Time 2 Read is having its 7th annual Storybook Character 5K and Family Fun Run. What a GREAT reason to come run with us! Runners may choose the 5K or the 1 Mile Fun Run. Everyone will get a T-shirt and those who cross the finish line will receive a FINISHER medal!
Runners who choose to dress as their favorite storybook character may win a prize if picked by our judges.
Prize for Best Family
Prize for Best Adult
Prize for Best Child
Prize for Best Dog (New this year)