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Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - San Antonio 2027

Date
Saturday, July 31, 2027
Start time
7:00 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From Free · goes up to $35 on Apr 27, 2027
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
10K10KJul 31, 20277:00 AM$31$35 after Apr 27, 2027–
1 Mile1 MileJul 31, 20277:00 AM$22–
5K5KJul 31, 20277:00 AM$31$35 after Apr 27, 2027–
Half-MarathonHalf MarathonJul 31, 20277:00 AM$56$62 after Feb 2, 2027–
Kids DashKidsJul 31, 20277:00 AM$17–
Running Buddy Half MarathonHalf MarathonJul 31, 20277:00 AMFree–
Volunteer Then Run–Jul 31, 20277:00 AM$175
Virtual RaceVirtual–Jul 31, 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: $31 until Apr 27, then $35 until Jun 7, then $39 until Jul 12, then $43 until Jul 30, then $47 until Jul 31.
  • 1 Mile: $22 until Jul 31.
  • Half-Marathon: $56 until Feb 2, then $62 until Apr 5, then $68 until Jun 7, then $74 until Jul 12, then $80 until Jul 29, then $86 until Jul 31.
  • Kids Dash: $17 until Jul 31.

Online registration closes Jul 31, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $56, entry is about 14 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 San Antonio runs 2:25:56, about 11:08 a mile, based on 14 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:33:33 and men in 2:15:08.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:52 AM, and the 10K starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 660 feet above sea level.

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

Start location and course

TBD, San Antonio, TX 78220

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

107
finishers
34:25
median (11:05 /mi)
0:28
winning time
55% / 45%
women / men
median 34:2511:461:02:09
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

10K

49
finishers
1:10:04
median (11:17 /mi)
44:36
winning time
53% / 47%
women / men

Half-Marathon

19
finishers
2:27:08
median (11:13 /mi)
1:48:10
winning time
47% / 53%
women / men

Aggregated from official results for Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - San Antonio. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - San Antonio?

At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 25:57 or better, the top quarter in 29:56, and half the field in 34:25; the last tenth came in after 48:08.

At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 53:41 or better, the top quarter in 1:03:43, and half the field in 1:10:04; the last tenth came in after 1:26:20.

At the 2026 Half-Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 2:07:18 or better, the top quarter in 2:16:50, and half the field in 2:27:08; the last tenth came in after 3:04:49.

Third place by age group, 2026 5K
AgeWomenMen
Under 2032:3229:40
20-2930:5821:22
30-3932:4327:17
40-4928:5335:38
50-59n/a32:18

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.

Typical race-day weather

Around July 31 the day usually runs from 77°F at dawn to 98°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 74°F and hot years reach 102°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, San Antonio, TX 78220Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 660 feet
Included with entry
Tank Top
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
Editions
2027 (Jul 31, 2027), 2026 (Aug 1, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - San Antonio?
Saturday, July 31, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Apr 27, 2027.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Jul 31, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Texas?
At $56, entry is about 14 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, 107 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 34:25 and the winner ran 0:28.
Where does it start?
TBD, San Antonio, TX 78220.

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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