Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Dallas 2027
- Date
- Saturday, July 24, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $38 on Apr 20, 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 | 10K | Jul 24, 20277:00 AM | $34$38 after Apr 20, 2027 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Jul 24, 20277:00 AM | $22 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Jul 24, 20277:00 AM | $34$38 after Apr 20, 2027 | – |
| Half-Marathon | Half Marathon | Jul 24, 20277:00 AM | $58$63 after Jan 26, 2027 | – |
| Kids Dash | Kids | Jul 24, 20277:00 AM | $17 | – |
| Running Buddy Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Jul 24, 20277:00 AM | Free | – |
| Volunteer Then Run | – | Jul 24, 20277:00 AM | $17 | 5 |
| Virtual RaceVirtual | – | Jul 24, 20277:00 AM | $42 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K and 5K: $34 until Apr 20, then $38 until May 31, then $42 until Jul 5, then $46 until Jul 23, then $50 until Jul 24.
- 1 Mile: $22 until Jul 24.
- Half-Marathon: $58 until Jan 26, then $63 until Mar 29, then $70 until May 31, then $76 until Jul 5, then $82 until Jul 22, then $88 until Jul 24.
- Kids Dash: $17 until Jul 24.
Online registration closes Jul 24, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $58, entry is about 11 percent below a typical half marathon in Texas, which costs $65 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Dallas runs 2:16:45, about 10:26 a mile, based on 11 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:28:09 and men in 2:09:20.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:34 AM, and the 10K starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 570 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
TBD, Dallas, TX 75251
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
Half-Marathon
10K
Aggregated from official results (Foot Forward LLC) for Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Dallas. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Dallas?
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 26:23 or better, the top quarter in 31:04, and half the field in 37:58; the last tenth came in after 58:35.
At the 2026 Half-Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:49:56 or better, the top quarter in 1:59:58, and half the field in 2:13:14; the last tenth came in after 2:56:52.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 52:48 or better, the top quarter in 1:01:46, and half the field in 1:11:55; the last tenth came in after 1:30:10.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 29:16 | 24:41 |
| 20-29 | 32:00 | 23:47 |
| 30-39 | 31:28 | 25:42 |
| 40-49 | 28:54 | 25:14 |
| 50-59 | 29:57 | 25:00 |
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?
Slower than most Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:04, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 3 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: About average for Texas half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:59:58, against 2:01:59 in a typical Texas half marathon, so times here are about average.
- 10K: Slower than most Texas 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 1:01:46, against 57:11 in a typical Texas 10K, so times here run 8 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 July 24 the day usually runs from 79°F at dawn to 99°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 72°F and hot years reach 104°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
- TBD, Dallas, TX 75251Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 570 feet
- Included with entry
- Tank Top; T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Jul 24, 2027), 2026 (Aug 1, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Dallas?
- Saturday, July 24, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $38 on Apr 20, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jul 24, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $58, entry is about 11 percent below a typical half marathon in Texas, which costs $65 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 176 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 37:58 and the winner ran 15:47.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:04, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 3 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- TBD, Dallas, TX 75251.
From the organizers
Join us for the Heatwave Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K!
A sun-soaked summer challenge that’s perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes –
Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
FREE ice cream at the finish to help you cool off
Plenty of hot fun in the summer sun!
Grab your friends and family—you won’t want to miss this one!
Can’t make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
Youth-based pricing is available: ages 12 & under are only $17!