Alex's 5K Run/Walk & Kids' K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $20 on Nov 7, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids' K | Kids | Nov 7, 20268:00 AM | $15$20 after Nov 7, 2026 | – |
| 5K - Wheelchair/Hand-Cycle/Pushrim Division | 5K | Nov 7, 20268:25 AM | $35$40 after Oct 8, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Nov 7, 20268:30 AM | $35$40 after Oct 8, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 5kVirtual | 5K | Nov 7, 20268:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 8, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 5K - Wheelchair/Hand-Cycle/Pushrim DivisionVirtual | 5K | Nov 7, 20268:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 8, 2026 | – |
| Virtual Kids' KVirtual | Kids | Nov 7, 20268:00 AM | $15 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Kids fee goes up to $20 on Nov 7, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kids' K: $15 until Nov 7, then $20 until Nov 7.
- 5K - Wheelchair/Hand-Cycle/Pushrim Division and 5K Run/Walk: $35 until Oct 8, then $40 until Nov 7, then $45 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 Houston runs 36:38, about 11:47 a mile, based on 55 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:01 and men in 33:20.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:39 AM, and the Kids' K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 60 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
3737 O’Meara Drive, Houston, TX 77025
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 (5 years)Aggregated from official results for Alex's 5K Run/Walk & Kids' K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Alex's 5K Run/Walk & Kids' K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:27 or better, the top quarter in 27:40, and half the field in 33:43; the last tenth came in after 54:50.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 30:35 | 24:43 |
| 20-29 | 29:03 | 25:16 |
| 30-39 | 23:42 | 20:46 |
| 40-49 | 31:14 | 18:36 |
| 50-59 | 24:20 | 27:37 |
| 60-69 | 27:07 | 24:13 |
| 70+ | 31:27 | 26:39 |
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 34 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Alex's 5K Run/Walk & Kids' K 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 154 to 207 finishers, and the median time dropped from 34:25 to 33:43.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 207 (+14%) | 33:43 | under 23:27 | 15:55 |
| 2024 | 181 (-26%) | 36:00 | under 23:43 | 17:00 |
| 2023 | 244 (+47%) | 31:36 | under 22:18 | 16:14 |
| 2022 | 166 (+8%) | 34:27 | under 23:18 | 17:05 |
| 2021 | 154 | 34:25 | under 24:22 | 17:33 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:40, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
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 November 7 the day usually runs from 59°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 84°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.
Race details
- Where
- 3737 O’Meara Drive, Houston, TX 77025Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 60 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt (cotton); Tech Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- 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 Alex's 5K Run/Walk & Kids' K?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $20 on Nov 7, 2026.
- 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.
- 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, 207 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 33:43 and the winner ran 15:55.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:40, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 3737 O’Meara Drive, Houston, TX 77025.
From the organizers
Welcome to the 16th Annual Alex’s 5K Run/Walk & Kids' K!
Alex’s 5K and Kids' K Run is a fun, family friendly event with a purpose. 100% of the net race profits will go to our designated autism based charities. We also offer a virtual option for those who wish to participate with the same purpose and enthusiasm from afar. Please join us in running to raise funds for autism charities in our community!