green6.2 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 10, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $60 on Jan 16, 2027
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Run | 10K | Apr 10, 20277:30 AM | $55$60 after Jan 16, 2027 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Apr 10, 20277:30 AM | $45$50 after Jan 16, 2027 | – |
| GUIDE - 10K | 10K | Apr 10, 20277:30 AM | Free | – |
| GUIDE - 5K | 5K | Apr 10, 20277:30 AM | Free | – |
| Kids & Family 1K | Kids | Apr 10, 20279:15 AM | $20$25 after Jan 16, 2027 | – |
| Virtual 10KVirtual | 10K | Apr 10, 20279:15 AM | $55$60 after Jan 16, 2027 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Apr 10, 20279:15 AM | $45$50 after Jan 16, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $60 on Jan 16, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K Run: $55 until Jan 16, then $60 until Mar 27, then $65 until Apr 10.
- 5K Run: $45 until Jan 16, then $50 until Mar 27, then $55 until Apr 10.
- GUIDE - 10K and GUIDE - 5K: Free until Apr 10.
- Kids & Family 1K: $20 until Jan 16, then $25 until Mar 27, then $30 until Apr 10.
Online registration closes Apr 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $55, entry is about 28 percent above a typical 10K in Texas, which costs $43 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Houston runs 1:02:32, about 10:04 a mile, based on 21 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:06:12 and men in 58:05.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:02 AM, and the 10K Run starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 90 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
800 Town & Country Blvd, Houston, TX 77024
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results5K Run
10K Run
Kids + Family Fun Run
Aggregated from official results (Laurel (Formerly Brooksee)) for green6.2. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at green6.2?
At the 2026 5K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 25:01 or better, the top quarter in 28:49, and half the field in 35:29; the last tenth came in after 52:15.
At the 2026 10K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 47:15 or better, the top quarter in 52:40, and half the field in 1:00:50; the last tenth came in after 1:16:42.
At the 2026 Kids + Family Fun Run, the fastest tenth finished in 4:39 or better, the top quarter in 5:38, and half the field in 6:23; the last tenth came in after 8:51.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:36 | 22:16 |
| 20-29 | 27:12 | 22:19 |
| 30-39 | 26:23 | 20:34 |
| 40-49 | 26:24 | 23:12 |
| 50-59 | 29:22 | 25:36 |
| 60-69 | 41:41 | 24:32 |
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.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:49, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- 10K: Faster than most Texas 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 52:40, against 57:11 in a typical Texas 10K, 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.
Typical race-day weather
Around April 10 the day usually runs from 63°F at dawn to 81°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 87°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
- 800 Town & Country Blvd, Houston, TX 77024Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 90 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 10, 2027), 2026 (Apr 4, 2026), 2025 (Apr 19, 2025), 2024 (Mar 16, 2024), 2023 (Apr 8, 2023), 2022 (Apr 16, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is green6.2?
- Saturday, April 10, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $60 on Jan 16, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $55, entry is about 28 percent above a typical 10K in Texas, which costs $43 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, 10K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 475 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 35:29 and the winner ran 18:46.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:49, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 800 Town & Country Blvd, Houston, TX 77024.
From the organizers
Celebrate the 19th anniversary of the greenest race in Houston and the 3rd race of the Houston Holiday Series!
Help us celebrate Earth Week with Houston Running Co.! For the last 14 years, green6.2 has become a mainstay on many local racer’s calendars. Beginning with just 200 runners and growing beyond 2000 in recent years, it is certainly one of Houston’s most beloved events…and one of our favorites too!