Cupid's Chase 5K Dallas 2027
- Date
- Saturday, February 13, 2027
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Dallas, 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 Dallas runs 36:46, about 11:50 a mile, based on 42 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:11 and men in 32:58.
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 420 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge, Dallas, TX 75212
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 (2 years)Aggregated from official results for Cupid's Chase 5K Dallas. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Cupid's Chase 5K Dallas?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:33 or better, the top quarter in 30:30, and half the field in 36:36; the last tenth came in after 56:22.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 38:24 | n/a |
| 20-29 | 31:07 | 28:02 |
| 30-39 | 28:35 | 26:33 |
| 40-49 | 33:18 | 26:24 |
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 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 70 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Cupid's Chase 5K Dallas 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 74 to 126 finishers, and the median time rose from 36:01 to 36:36.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 126 (+70%) | 36:36 | under 25:33 | 18:52 |
| 2024 | 74 | 36:01 | under 24:52 | 21:58 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:30, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here are about average.
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 February 13 the day usually runs from 43°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 77°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
- Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge, Dallas, TX 75212Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 420 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 Dallas?
- 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 126 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 36:36 and the winner ran 18:52.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:30, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge, Dallas, TX 75212.
From the organizers
Check-in begins at 8:00 AM and the race starts at 9:00 AM.
The event is fully accessible and pet-friendly, but all pets must remain leashed at all times.
This is a certified 5K with professional timing. All results will be posted immediately after the race.
To guarantee your Cupid's Chase shirt, please register by January 1, 2027; after that date, shirts will be available while supplies last.
Giveaways include a Cupid's Chase finisher medal and drawstring bag, available while supplies last.
Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 overall male and female finishers.