Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Austin 2027
- Date
- Saturday, May 15, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $37 on Feb 9, 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 | May 15, 20277:00 AM | $33$37 after Feb 9, 2027 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | May 15, 20277:00 AM | $22 | – |
| 5K | 5K | May 15, 20277:00 AM | $33$37 after Feb 9, 2027 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | May 15, 20277:00 AM | $58$64 after Nov 17, 2026 | – |
| Kid's Dash | Kids | May 15, 20277:00 AM | $17 | – |
| Running Buddy Half Marathon | Half Marathon | May 15, 20277:00 AM | Free | – |
| Volunteer Then Run | – | May 15, 20277:00 AM | $17 | 5 |
| Virtual RunVirtual | – | May 15, 20277:00 AM | $42 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $37 on Feb 9, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K and 5K: $33 until Feb 9, then $37 until Mar 22, then $41 until Apr 26, then $45 until May 14, then $49 until May 15.
- 1 Mile: $22 until May 15.
- Half Marathon: $58 until Nov 17, then $64 until Jan 18, then $70 until Mar 22, then $76 until Apr 26, then $82 until May 13, then $88 until May 15.
- Kid's Dash: $17 until May 15.
Online registration closes May 15, 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 Austin runs 2:19:59, about 10:41 a mile, based on 7 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:27:37 and men in 2:19:57.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:37 AM, and the 10K starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 550 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
TBD, Austin, TX 78701
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 (4 years)5K
Half Marathon
10K
Aggregated from official results for Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Austin. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Austin?
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 26:36 or better, the top quarter in 31:47, and half the field in 38:10; the last tenth came in after 56:29.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:45:47 or better, the top quarter in 1:56:11, and half the field in 2:12:42; the last tenth came in after 2:49:40.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 50:54 or better, the top quarter in 54:35, and half the field in 1:05:16; the last tenth came in after 1:22:40.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 37:32 | 32:29 |
| 20-29 | 30:15 | 24:31 |
| 30-39 | 30:04 | 30:14 |
| 40-49 | 34:21 | 29:41 |
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.
Finishers by year
Down 22 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Austin 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 160 to 103 finishers, and the median time rose from 30:16 to 38:10.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 103 (+24%) | 38:10 | under 26:36 | 21:08 |
| 2025 | 83 (+54%) | 35:09 | under 24:34 | 17:00 |
| 2024 | 54 (-66%) | 34:50 | under 23:41 | 17:30 |
| 2023 | 160 | 30:16 | under 19:02 | 16:11 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:47, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 6 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: Faster than most Texas half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:56:11, against 2:01:59 in a typical Texas half marathon, so times here run 5 percent faster.
- 10K: Faster than most Texas 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 54:35, against 57:11 in a typical Texas 10K, so times here run 5 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 May 15 the day usually runs from 68°F at dawn to 88°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 32% of days. Cold snaps dip to 63°F and hot years reach 96°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, Austin, TX 78701Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 550 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (May 15, 2027), 2026 (May 24, 2026), 2025 (May 25, 2025), 2024 (May 19, 2024), 2023 (May 20, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Austin?
- Saturday, May 15, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $37 on Feb 9, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 15, 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, 103 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 38:10 and the winner ran 21:08.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:47, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 6 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- TBD, Austin, TX 78701.
From the organizers
Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Pacers for the half marathon
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to 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 for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!