Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - San Antonio 2027
- Date
- Saturday, May 29, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $35 on Feb 23, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | May 29, 20277:00 AM | $31$35 after Feb 23, 2027 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | May 29, 20277:00 AM | $22 | – |
| 5K | 5K | May 29, 20277:00 AM | $31$35 after Feb 23, 2027 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | May 29, 20277:00 AM | $56$62 after Dec 2, 2026 | – |
| Kid's Dash | Kids | May 29, 20277:00 AM | $17 | – |
| Running Buddy Half Marathon | Half Marathon | May 29, 20277:00 AM | Free | – |
| Volunteer Then Run | – | May 29, 20277:00 AM | $17 | 5 |
| Virtual RunVirtual | – | May 29, 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 $35 on Feb 23, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K and 5K: $31 until Feb 23, then $35 until Apr 5, then $39 until May 10, then $43 until May 28, then $47 until May 29.
- 1 Mile: $22 until May 29.
- Half Marathon: $56 until Dec 2, then $62 until Feb 1, then $68 until Apr 5, then $74 until May 10, then $80 until May 27, then $86 until May 29.
- Kid's Dash: $17 until May 29.
Online registration closes May 29, 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 6:34 AM, and the 10K starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 900 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 78232
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 (3 years)5K
10K
Half Marathon
Aggregated from official results for Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - San Antonio. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - San Antonio?
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 25:15 or better, the top quarter in 29:30, and half the field in 34:58; the last tenth came in after 48:55.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 51:56 or better, the top quarter in 58:23, and half the field in 1:05:57; the last tenth came in after 1:31:50.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:57:40 or better, the top quarter in 2:02:57, and half the field in 2:19:24; the last tenth came in after 2:49:43.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 33:15 | 19:46 |
| 20-29 | 27:53 | 23:22 |
| 30-39 | 25:23 | 26:59 |
| 40-49 | 27:59 | 25:14 |
| 50-59 | 30:00 | n/a |
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
Up 51 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - San Antonio 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2026, the field went from 91 to 192 finishers, and the median time dropped from 37:30 to 34:58.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 192 (+22%) | 34:58 | under 25:15 | 17:40 |
| 2025 | 157 (+73%) | 36:39 | under 26:59 | 19:04 |
| 2024 | 91 | 37:30 | under 28:38 | 18:03 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:30, 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 58:23, 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 2:02:57, 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 May 29 the day usually runs from 71°F at dawn to 88°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 35% of days. Cold snaps dip to 66°F and hot years reach 97°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 78232Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 900 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (May 29, 2027), 2026 (May 23, 2026), 2025 (May 24, 2025), 2024 (May 5, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - San Antonio?
- Saturday, May 29, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Feb 23, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 29, 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, 192 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 34:58 and the winner ran 17:40.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:30, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- TBD, San Antonio, TX 78232.
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!