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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Granger Memorial Kids' Run | Kids | Oct 3, 20267:00 AM | Free | – |
| Dean Granger Memorial 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20267:30 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Texas runs 37:03, about 11:56 a mile, based on 952 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:07 and men in 32:44.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:08 AM, and the Dean Granger Memorial Kids' Run starts at 7:00 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.
708 Simmons Drive, Orange, TX 77630
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 Dean Granger Memorial 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:39 or better, the top quarter in 27:31, and half the field in 33:42; the last tenth came in after 59:23.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 21:53 |
| 20-29 | 31:08 | 22:46 |
| 30-39 | 40:15 | 27:08 |
| 40-49 | 55:57 | 30:41 |
| 50-59 | 35:31 | 28:00 |
| 60-69 | 27:58 | n/a |
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 2025.
Up 14 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 83 to 95 finishers, and the median time dropped from 44:27 to 33:42.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 95 (-14%) | 33:42 | under 23:39 | 19:30 |
| 2024 | 111 (+18%) | 36:13 | under 23:14 | 17:56 |
| 2023 | 94 (-5%) | 44:31 | under 25:45 | 19:53 |
| 2022 | 99 (+19%) | 38:09 | under 25:08 | 20:23 |
| 2021 | 83 | 44:27 | under 24:58 | 21:44 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:31, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
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 October 3 the day usually runs from 69°F at dawn to 86°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 63°F and hot years reach 90°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 Dean Granger Memorial 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
New for 2026, the Kids' Run is designed especially for children ages 10 and under, giving them their own chance to be part of race day in a fun and welcoming environment. This shorter, kid-friendly route is perfect for all activity levels…
Shirt and medal
PLATINUM $2,000 (limit three). Includes large company logo on shirt, signage, social media mention, 10x10 tent space,. four free race entries, and special recognition at event. GOLD $1,000 (limit ten). Includes company logo on shirt…
Awards
The Orange Texas Run Club is bringing even more excitement to this year’s Dean Granger Memorial 5K with cash prizes awarded to the top male and female finishers. First-place winners will each receive $150. Second-place winners will each…
The cause
The Team Granger Dean Granger Memorial 5K is more than just a race. It is a long standing tradition rooted in community, purpose, and giving back. For over a decade, this event has been proudly hosted in Orange, Texas, bringing together…
The cause
The Dean Granger Memorial 5K began in 2014 with a simple but meaningful goal. Dean Granger, alongside a former service manager who was an avid runner, wanted to create something that would give back in a lasting way. Both Dean and Al…
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Team Granger 5K
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start Time: 7:30 AM
New for 2026
Kids’ Race added this year. Bring the whole family out to participate.
Registration
Register early to save and guarantee your race shirt.
$30 (plus processing fee) through September 8, 2026
$40 (plus processing fee) after September 8
Participants must register by September 8 to receive a race shirt.
Race Details
The 5K is a professionally timed race. Medals will be awarded by age group and gender (male and female).
Age Groups
10 and under
11–15
16–19
20–24
25–29
30–34
35–39
40–44
45–49
50–54
55–59
60–64
65–69
70 and over
Overall Awards
Fastest Male
Fastest Female
Cash Giveaway
$1,000 Team Granger Cash Machine