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Heatwave Half Marathon5K/10K - Houston 2027

Date
Sunday, August 1, 2027
Start time
7:00 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From Free · goes up to $37 on Apr 28, 2027
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
10K10KAug 1, 20277:00 AM$33$37 after Apr 28, 2027–
1 Mile1 MileAug 1, 20277:00 AM$22–
5K5KAug 1, 20277:00 AM$33$37 after Apr 28, 2027–
Half-MarathonHalf MarathonAug 1, 20277:00 AM$55$61 after Feb 3, 2027–
Kids DashKidsAug 1, 20277:00 AM$17–
Running Buddy Half MarathonHalf MarathonAug 1, 20277:00 AMFree–
Volunteer Then Run–Aug 1, 20277:00 AM$175
Virtual RaceVirtual–Aug 1, 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: $33 until Apr 28, then $37 until Jun 8, then $41 until Jul 13, then $45 until Jul 31, then $49 until Aug 1.
  • 1 Mile: $22 until Aug 1.
  • Half-Marathon: $55 until Feb 3, then $61 until Apr 6, then $67 until Jun 8, then $73 until Jul 13, then $79 until Jul 30, then $85 until Aug 1.
  • Kids Dash: $17 until Aug 1.

Online registration closes Aug 1, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $55, entry is about 15 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 Houston runs 2:20:27, about 10:43 a mile, based on 11 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:24:39 and men in 2:10:42.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:40 AM, and the 10K starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 130 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

TBD, Houston, TX 77002

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 results

5K

200
finishers
34:36
median (11:08 /mi)
18:12
winning time
55% / 45%
women / men
median 34:3619:141:00:52
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

10K

94
finishers
1:06:41
median (10:44 /mi)
38:09
winning time
48% / 52%
women / men

Half-Marathon

90
finishers
2:11:25
median (10:01 /mi)
1:31:08
winning time
38% / 62%
women / men

Aggregated from official results for Heatwave Half Marathon5K/10K - Houston. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Heatwave Half Marathon5K/10K - Houston?

At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 25:29 or better, the top quarter in 29:28, and half the field in 34:36; the last tenth came in after 50:16.

At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 53:52 or better, the top quarter in 58:50, and half the field in 1:06:41; the last tenth came in after 1:29:36.

At the 2026 Half-Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:44:05 or better, the top quarter in 1:59:44, and half the field in 2:11:25; the last tenth came in after 2:51:28.

Third place by age group, 2026 5K
AgeWomenMen
Under 2027:1223:56
20-2926:2024:42
30-3928:1222:57
40-4932:4624:44
50-5929:4027:42
60-69n/a32:52

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?

About average for Texas 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:28, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here are about average.

  • 10K: About average for Texas 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 58:50, against 57:11 in a typical Texas 10K, so times here are about average.
  • Half Marathon: About average for Texas half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:59:44, against 2:01:59 in a typical Texas half marathon, so times here are about average.

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 August 1 the day usually runs from 78°F at dawn to 93°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 32% of days. Cold snaps dip to 75°F and hot years reach 98°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, Houston, TX 77002Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 130 feet
Included with entry
Tank Top; T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
Editions
2027 (Aug 1, 2027), 2026 (Aug 2, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Heatwave Half Marathon5K/10K - Houston?
Sunday, August 1, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $37 on Apr 28, 2027.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Aug 1, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Texas?
At $55, entry is about 15 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, 200 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 34:36 and the winner ran 18:12.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:28, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here are about average.
Where does it start?
TBD, Houston, TX 77002.

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!

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