Celebrate Life Survivors 5K Walk/Run - Gulf Coast, TX 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 8:15 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Entry fee
- From Free
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Survivor Celebration Lap | – | Oct 4, 20268:15 AM | Free | – |
| 5K Walk/Run | 5K | Oct 4, 20268:30 AM | $30$45 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| 1K Walk/Run | Other | Oct 4, 20269:00 AM | $15$25 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Survivor Celebration Lap: Free until Oct 4.
- 5K Walk/Run: $45 until Oct 4.
- 1K Walk/Run: $25 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 14 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 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 7:14 AM, and the Survivor Celebration Lap starts at 8:15 AM. The start sits about 20 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2700 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058
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)5K Walk/Run
1K Walk/Run
Aggregated from official results for Celebrate Life Survivors 5K Walk/Run - Gulf Coast, TX. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Celebrate Life Survivors 5K Walk/Run - Gulf Coast, TX?
At the 2025 5K Walk/Run, the fastest tenth finished in 32:19 or better, the top quarter in 41:49, and half the field in 55:36; the last tenth came in after 1:08:07.
At the 2025 1K Walk/Run, the fastest tenth finished in 9:48 or better, the top quarter in 12:11, and half the field in 14:28; the last tenth came in after 31:49.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 32:33 | 22:35 |
| 20-29 | 34:26 | 25:19 |
| 30-39 | 27:18 | 30:01 |
| 40-49 | 34:41 | 26:47 |
| 50-59 | 38:02 | 30:48 |
| 60-69 | 52:27 | 41:05 |
| 70+ | 1:05:13 | 48:21 |
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 55 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Celebrate Life Survivors 5K Walk/Run - Gulf Coast, TX 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 261 to 340 finishers, and the median time rose from 53:56 to 55:36.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 340 (same) | 55:36 | under 32:19 | 19:30 |
| 2024 | 341 (+31%) | 53:55 | under 30:49 | 18:35 |
| 2023 | 261 | 53:56 | under 30:15 | 21:07 |
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 41:49, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 39 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 4 the day usually runs from 72°F at dawn to 83°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 65°F and hot years reach 88°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
- 2700 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 20 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Sep 20, 2025), 2024 (Oct 26, 2024), 2023 (Oct 21, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Celebrate Life Survivors 5K Walk/Run - Gulf Coast, TX?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 8:15 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $30, entry is about 14 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, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 340 runners finished the 5K Walk/Run; the median finish was 55:36 and the winner ran 19:30.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 41:49, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 39 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 2700 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058.
From the organizers
WHAT:
4th Annual Celebrate Life Survivors 5K & 1K
Presented by Texas Oncology–Gulf Coast
Benefiting Texas Oncology Foundation, Inc.
Join us for the 4th Annual Celebrate Life Survivors 5K & 1K, a meaningful event celebrating cancer survivors, honoring those currently in treatment, remembering loved ones, and supporting the local cancer community.
All proceeds remain in the Texas Oncology–Gulf Coast community, directly benefiting Texas Oncology Foundation, Inc. through patient assistance and survivorship programs.
5K Run/Walk
The 5K is a chip-timed event open to runners and walkers of all abilities.
Registration includes:
Chip-timed race
Official event T-shirt
Finisher medal
Awards
Awards will be presented to the 1st Place Male and 1st Place Female in each of the following age groups: