Schedule and packet pickup
Race weekend
Pickup runs Saturday, May 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (place to be announced), followed by a free shakeout run with Waco Running Company at 6 p.m. Race morning pickup and registration open at 5:30 a.m.
Badass Texas Half Marathon, 10K and 5K 2027
- Date
- Sunday, May 30, 2027
- Start time
- 6:45 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Waco, Texas
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Registration details are on the race's own site.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | May 30, 20276:45 AM | See registration | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | May 30, 20276:45 AM | See registration | – |
| 5K | 5K | May 30, 20277:00 AM | See registration | – |
Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.
Race day planning
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Texas runs 2:19:27, about 10:38 a mile, based on 119 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:28:06 and men in 2:09:59.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:24 AM, and the 10K starts at 6:45 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Heritage Square, 311 Austin Ave, Downtown Waco, Waco, TX 76701
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Race guide
What runners should know about Badass Texas Half Marathon, 10K and 5K, in brief, from the official race website.
Schedule and packet pickup
Race morning
The half and 10K start at 6:45 a.m. and the 5K at 7:00. Awards begin at 8:30, the beer garden opens at 9:00, and the course closes at 10:45 a.m.
Course
Time limit and pacers
The half marathon and 10K have a 3 hour 45 minute limit, with half marathon pacers from 1:45 to 3:45. Expect hills in Cameron Park.
Shirt and medal
Half marathon medallion
Half marathon finishers earn Run Project's collectible die cast half medallion.
Awards
Awards
Medals go to the top three men and women overall, the top male and female masters runners, and the top three in each five year age group. Winners must be at the ceremony; awards are not mailed.
Rules and FAQ
Refunds and transfers
Run Project entries are non refundable, but you can hand your spot to another runner or move it to another Run Project race through your Race Roster account before the posted deadline.
Facts on this page come from the race's official website (runproject.org/badass-texas-race, runproject.org/events, runproject.org/faqs), checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.
Race details
- Where
- Heritage Square, 311 Austin Ave, Downtown Waco, Waco, TX 76701Map
- Course
- Road
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Editions
- 2025 (May 25, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Badass Texas Half Marathon, 10K and 5K?
- Sunday, May 30, 2027, starting at 6:45 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- See the registration page for current pricing.
- What distances can I run?
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K.
- Where does it start?
- Heritage Square, 311 Austin Ave, Downtown Waco, Waco, TX 76701.
About the race
A Memorial Day weekend race in Waco starting from Heritage Square downtown, with a half marathon, 10K and 5K along the Brazos River and through the hills of Cameron Park. All three courses are USATF certified.