Ainsley's Angels 9th Annual Twilight 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 6:00 PM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Tomball, Texas
- Entry fee
- From Free
- 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 Angel Pusher | 5K | Oct 3, 20266:00 PM | $25 | – |
| 5K Athlete Rider | 5K | Oct 3, 20266:00 PM | Free | – |
| Family Fun Run One Mile | Kids | Oct 3, 20266:00 PM | $20 | 100 |
| In Person 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20266:00 PM | $30 | – |
| Virtual | 5K | Oct 3, 20266:00 PM | $30 | – |
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 Angel Pusher: $25 until Oct 3.
- 5K Athlete Rider: Free until Oct 3.
- Family Fun Run One Mile: $20 until Oct 3.
- In Person 5K: $30 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, 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 Tomball runs 35:42, about 11:29 a mile, based on 2 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:50 and men in 34:13.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:16 AM, and the 5K Angel Pusher starts at 6:00 PM. The start sits about 160 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
20235 Cypress Rosehill Rd, Tomball, TX 77377
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (3 years)In Person 5K
5K Angel Pusher
5K Athlete Rider
Aggregated from official results for Ainsley's Angels 9th Annual Twilight 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Ainsley's Angels 9th Annual Twilight 5K?
At the 2025 In Person 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 28:43 or better, the top quarter in 34:21, and half the field in 42:13; the last tenth came in after 1:01:11.
At the 2025 5K Angel Pusher, the fastest tenth finished in 27:27 or better, the top quarter in 30:57, and half the field in 36:33; the last tenth came in after 53:32.
At the 2025 5K Athlete Rider, the fastest tenth finished in 28:04 or better, the top quarter in 31:22, and half the field in 35:42; the last tenth came in after 55:09.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:41 | 26:15 |
| 20-29 | 33:54 | 33:56 |
| 30-39 | 34:21 | 20:59 |
| 40-49 | 27:49 | 32:19 |
| 50-59 | 32:24 | 27:43 |
| 60-69 | 40:10 | 52:25 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 138 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Ainsley's Angels 9th Annual Twilight 5K 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 245 to 257 finishers, and the median time rose from 35:14 to 42:13.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 257 (-45%) | 42:13 | under 28:43 | 19:00 |
| 2024 | 469 (+91%) | 39:22 | under 26:34 | 17:44 |
| 2023 | 245 | 35:14 | under 25:52 | 18:00 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 34:21, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 14 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 69°F at dawn to 89°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 62°F and hot years reach 93°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
- 20235 Cypress Rosehill Rd, Tomball, TX 77377Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 160 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023), 2022 (Oct 8, 2022), 2021 (Oct 9, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Ainsley's Angels 9th Annual Twilight 5K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, 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, 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, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 257 runners finished the In Person 5K; the median finish was 42:13 and the winner ran 19:00.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 34:21, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 14 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 20235 Cypress Rosehill Rd, Tomball, TX 77377.
From the organizers
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