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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Dash | Kids | Nov 7, 20268:55 AM | Free | 25 |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $25$30 after Oct 7, 2026 | 200 |
| "Sleep In" - Donation Only | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $30 on Oct 7, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $25, entry is about 29 percent below 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 6:42 AM, and the Kids Dash starts at 8:55 AM. The start sits about 500 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
East Side Elementary Parking Lot, Jacksonville, TX 75766
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 (iTRI365) for Fostering 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 21:39 or better, the top quarter in 27:46, and half the field in 33:00; the last tenth came in after 58:41.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 27:39 | 17:50 |
| 20-29 | 29:17 | 21:39 |
| 30-39 | 30:07 | 24:28 |
| 40-49 | 31:12 | 23:32 |
| 50-59 | 33:34 | 29:34 |
| 60-69 | 45:33 | 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 1091 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 11 to 131 finishers, and the median time rose from 23:59 to 33:00.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 131 (+1091%) | 33:00 | under 21:39 | 16:11 |
| 2024 | 11 | 23:59 | under 20:54 | 19:10 |
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 27:46, 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 November 7 the day usually runs from 54°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 81°F.
Based on 70 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 Fostering 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pickup. Friday, November 6, 2026. Neighbors Coffee | 223 S. Main St. | Jacksonville, TX 75766. 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Please have your QR code(s) ready at check in. Each participant, including minors, has his or her own QR code. QR codes…
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Lace up your running shoes and make a difference at the Fostering 5K race benefiting The Fostering Collective. Proceeds from the event will help strengthen and support foster, adoptive, and kinship families in the area. Every step taken and every dollar raised helps provide critical resources, advocacy, and support to bring hope to children in foster care.
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