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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deafinitely Not Different 5k | 5K | Apr 3, 20278:00 AM | $35 | – |
| Deafinitely Not Different Fun Run | Kids | Apr 3, 20278:15 AM | $30 | – |
| Deafinitely Not Different Virtual RunVirtual | 5K | Apr 3, 2027 | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Apr 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Texas ($35).
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.
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.
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.
Aggregated from official results for Deafinitely Not Different 5k and Fun Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
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.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 30:01 | 26:56 |
| 20-29 | 30:06 | 26:16 |
| 30-39 | 32:01 | 28:37 |
| 40-49 | 29:16 | 28:20 |
| 50-59 | 32:28 | 27:33 |
| 60-69 | 46:03 | 37:25 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Up 37 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 197 to 276 finishers, and the median time rose from 41:10 to 47:59.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 276 (-9%) | 47:59 | under 29:03 | 22:06 |
| 2025 | 302 (+9%) | 32:49 | under 22:05 | 15:41 |
| 2024 | 278 (-18%) | 39:08 | under 25:47 | 18:07 |
| 2023 | 338 (+72%) | 41:55 | under 25:23 | 17:39 |
| 2022 | 197 | 41:10 | under 26:42 | 17:18 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
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.
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.
What the organizers of Deafinitely Not Different 5k and Fun Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Shirt and medal
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 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
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
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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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.