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Deafinitely Not Different 5k and Fun Run 2027

Date
Saturday, April 3, 2027
Start time
8:00 AM start (Chicago)
Location
Plano, Texas
Entry fee
From $30
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Deafinitely Not Different 5k5KApr 3, 20278:00 AM$35–
Deafinitely Not Different Fun RunKidsApr 3, 20278:15 AM$30–
Deafinitely Not Different Virtual RunVirtual5KApr 3, 2027$30–

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

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Deafinitely Not Different 5k: $35 until Apr 4.
  • Deafinitely Not Different Fun Run: $30 until Apr 4.

Online registration closes Apr 4, 2027, 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 Plano runs 37:04, about 11:56 a mile, based on 18 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:22 and men in 33:24.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:13 AM, and the Deafinitely Not Different 5k starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 680 feet above sea level.

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

Start location and course

Vines High School, Plano, TX 75075

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

276
finishers
47:59
median (15:29 /mi)
22:06
winning time
63% / 37%
women / men
median 47:5922:481:14:22
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results for Deafinitely Not Different 5k and Fun Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Deafinitely Not Different 5k and Fun Run?

In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 29:03 or better, the top quarter in 33:44, and half the field in 47:59; the last tenth came in after 1:06:02.

Third place by age group, 2026 Deafinitely Not Different 5k
AgeWomenMen
Under 2030:0126:56
20-2930:0626:16
30-3932:0128:37
40-4929:1628:20
50-5932:2827:33
60-6946:0337:25

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 2026.

Finishers by year

Up 37 percent since 2022.

All events combined, from official results.

Deafinitely Not Different 5k and Fun Run 5K year by year

From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 197 to 276 finishers, and the median time rose from 41:10 to 47:59.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2026276 (-9%)47:59under 29:0322:06
2025302 (+9%)32:49under 22:0515:41
2024278 (-18%)39:08under 25:4718:07
2023338 (+72%)41:55under 25:2317:39
202219741:10under 26:4217:18

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 2026 5K field finished under 33:44, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 12 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 April 3 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 83°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Deafinitely Not Different 5k and Fun Run cover on their registration page, in brief.

Shirt and medal

Race T-shirt

Every effort will be made to provide shirts as they appear in the photo (coming soon). General Participant shirts will be Gold with a black design. Parent shirts will be Purple with a black design. Volunteer shirts will be Teal with a…

Shirt and medal

Volunteer Shirt

Volunteer shirts will be short sleeved. This year they will be Gold to match the color scheme! Volunteer shirts are free and available until we run out.

Shirt and medal

Parent Shirts

We are SO excited to see our parents at the event! If you answered "yes" to the question about being a parent in the program, you will receive a Neon Orange shirt with a black design.

Rules and FAQ

FAQ

Where is event parking? You can park at the Admin building or on the East side of Vines High School. Will We Have Medals This Year? This is to be determined! When is Packet Pick Up? Packet Pick Up will happen the evening of April 1st and…

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Race details

Where
Vines High School, Plano, TX 75075Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 680 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, Kids
Editions
2027 (Apr 3, 2027), 2026 (Mar 28, 2026), 2025 (Mar 29, 2025), 2024 (Mar 23, 2024), 2023 (Mar 25, 2023), 2022 (Mar 26, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Deafinitely Not Different 5k and Fun Run?
Saturday, April 3, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Apr 4, 2027, 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, Kids.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 276 runners finished the Deafinitely Not Different 5k; the median finish was 47:59 and the winner ran 22:06.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 33:44, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 12 percent slower.
Where does it start?
Vines High School, Plano, TX 75075.

From the organizers

This is year 11!!!

Deafinitely Not Different 5k and Fun Run is a run/walk that benefits students who attend Plano Regional Day School Program for the Deaf.

Your participation could...

help feed a family so that they can attend an Information Fair to learn more about deafness and resources,

fund a field trip for our preschoolers to pick up new vocabulary from real life experiences,

provide entry into competitions with kids across the country for our teens,

buy books for our middle schoolers to use for Battle of the Books,

and provide extra learning materials for our students and families to use.

Read the full description on RunSignup