Back the Badge 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Boerne, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $10 · goes up to $50 on Oct 31, 2026
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back the Badge 5K | 5K | Oct 31, 20267:30 AM | $35$50 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
| Law Enforcement Only 5K | 5K | Oct 31, 20267:30 AM | $10 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $50 on Oct 31, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Back the Badge 5K: $35 until Oct 31, then $50 until Oct 31.
- Law Enforcement Only 5K: $10 until Oct 31.
Online registration closes Oct 31, 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 7:47 AM, and the Back the Badge 5K starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 1,380 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1307 River Rd, Boerne, TX 78006
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2024 results
All results (4 years)Back the Badge 5K
Law Enforcement Only 5K
Aggregated from official results (E-Dragon Productions llc) for Back the Badge 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Back the Badge 5K?
At the 2024 Back the Badge 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 24:45 or better, the top quarter in 28:35, and half the field in 36:51; the last tenth came in after 54:05.
At the 2024 Law Enforcement Only 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 24:44 or better, the top quarter in 28:34, and half the field in 36:50; the last tenth came in after 54:05.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 32:33 |
| 20-29 | 31:12 | 24:34 |
| 30-39 | 31:45 | 23:24 |
| 40-49 | 28:36 | 23:43 |
| 50-59 | 35:59 | 28:32 |
| 60-69 | 42:17 | 28:24 |
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 2024.
Finishers by year
Up 310 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Back the Badge 5K 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2024, the field went from 72 to 148 finishers, and the median time rose from 30:06 to 36:51.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 148 (+26%) | 36:51 | under 24:45 | 19:45 |
| 2023 | 117 (+23%) | 36:42 | under 25:16 | 20:29 |
| 2022 | 95 (+32%) | 33:15 | under 26:00 | 20:47 |
| 2021 | 72 | 30:06 | under 23:45 | 20:57 |
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 2024 5K field finished under 28:35, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 5 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 October 31 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 29% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 84°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
- 1307 River Rd, Boerne, TX 78006Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,380 feet
- Included with entry
- Polyester Race Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 31, 2026), 2025 (Oct 31, 2025), 2024 (Sep 14, 2024), 2023 (Sep 9, 2023), 2022 (Sep 10, 2022), 2021 (Sep 11, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Back the Badge 5K?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Oct 31, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 31, 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2024, 148 runners finished the Back the Badge 5K; the median finish was 36:51 and the winner ran 19:45.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 28:35, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 1307 River Rd, Boerne, TX 78006.
From the organizers
!!!!!Boerne Police Foundation!!!!!!
BACK THE BADGE 5K RUN/WALK IS BACK!
OCTOBER 31, 2026
After taking a year off, BACK THE BADGE 5K is officially returning!
We missed seeing our runners, walkers, families, supporters, and community come together—and this year, we’re ready to make our return bigger and more memorable than ever.
Join us on Saturday, October 31st for the return of the Back the Badge 5K Run/Walk, supporting our Boerne Police Department.
Whether you've participated with us before or this will be your first Back the Badge 5K, we invite you to come out, enjoy a beautiful Texas Hill Country course, and help us show our law enforcement community just how much support stands behind the badge.
5K RUN/WALK