Cupid's Chase 5K Austin 2027

Date: Saturday, February 13, 2027
Start time: 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Austin, Texas
Entry fee: From $40 · goes up to $45 on Dec 1, 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
5K	5K	Feb 13, 20279:00 AM	$40$45 after Dec 1, 2026	–
Bronze Sponsor	–	Feb 13, 20279:00 AM	$1500	–
Exhibitor Table	–	Feb 13, 20279:00 AM	$500	–
Gold Sponsor	–	Feb 13, 20279:00 AM	$5000	–
Platinum Sponsor	–	Feb 13, 20279:00 AM	$10000	–
Silver Sponsor	–	Feb 13, 20279:00 AM	$2500	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Dec 1, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

5K: $40 until Dec 1, then $45 until Feb 13, then $50 until Feb 14.
Bronze Sponsor: $1500 until Feb 14.
Exhibitor Table: $500 until Feb 14.
Gold Sponsor: $5000 until Feb 14.

Online registration closes Feb 14, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Austin runs 37:55, about 12:12 a mile, based on 16 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:48 and men in 33:28.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:13 AM, and the 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 620 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Camp Mabry, Austin, TX 78703

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around February 13 the day usually runs from 45°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 32°F and hot years reach 79°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: Camp Mabry, Austin, TX 78703Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 620 feet
Included with entry: Cupid's Chase Nike Dri-Fit Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2027 (Feb 13, 2027), 2026 (Feb 14, 2026), 2025 (Feb 8, 2025), 2024 (Feb 10, 2024), 2023 (Feb 11, 2023)

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Quick answers

When is Cupid's Chase 5K Austin?: Saturday, February 13, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Dec 1, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Feb 14, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Texas?: At $40, entry is about 14 percent above 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.
Where does it start?: Camp Mabry, Austin, TX 78703.