Schedule and packet pickup
KOLACHE FACTORY 5K/10K/KIDS DASH 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 6, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $34.95
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIDS DASH: Ages 12 and Under, Untimed | Kids | Mar 6, 20278:00 AM | $34.95 | – |
| 10K Run/Walk | 10K | Mar 6, 20278:15 AM | $49.95 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Mar 6, 20278:20 AM | $44.95 | – |
| 5K/10K Virtual Run/WalkVirtual | 5K | Mar 6, 20278:00 AM | $49.95 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- KIDS DASH: Ages 12 and Under, Untimed: $34.95 until Mar 6.
- 10K Run/Walk: $49.95 until Jan 13, then $49.95 until Feb 6, then $54.95 until Feb 27, then $54.95 until Mar 6.
- 5K Run/Walk: $44.95 until Jan 13, then $44.95 until Feb 6, then $49.95 until Feb 27, then $49.95 until Mar 6.
Online registration closes Mar 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $49.95, entry is about 16 percent above a typical 10K in Texas, which costs $43 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Houston runs 1:02:32, about 10:04 a mile, based on 21 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:06:12 and men in 58:05.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:44 AM, and the KIDS DASH: Ages 12 and Under, Untimed starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 100 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Start Line Location: Addicks Park and Ride (Energy Corridor, Right Off I-10) - Flat and Fast Course on Park Row Drive, Houston, TX 77079
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Typical race-day weather
Around March 6 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 84°F.
Based on 76 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of KOLACHE FACTORY 5K/10K/KIDS DASH cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
EVENT INFO
PLACE. Start Line Location: Addicks Park and Ride (14230 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX US 77079). Right off of I-10 in the Energy Corridor District (Flat and Fast, Out-And-Back Course on Park Row Drive and a short drive from the Houston Inner Loop…
Course
Event Information
PLACE. Start Line Location: Addicks Park and Ride (14230 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX US 77079). Right off of I-10 in the Energy Corridor District (Flat and Fast, Out-And-Back Course on Park Row Drive and a short drive from the Houston Inner Loop…
Parking and travel
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Parking and travel
Course / Parking Maps (USATF Certified Course)
Start Line Location: Addicks Park and Ride (14230 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX US 77079). Right off of I-10 in the Energy Corridor District (Flat and Fast, Out-And-Back Course on Park Row Drive and a short drive from the Houston Inner Loop /…
Shirt and medal
1980’s Kolache Factory Event Swag
Event Registration Packets Include: 1. Custom Die-Cast Finishers Medal Featuring a 1980's Cassette Tape Finisher Medal. 2. Performance 60% Cotton/40% Poly Short Sleeve T-Shirt -or- Ladies Tank Top. 3. Commemorative Participant Bib (Timed…
Race details
- Where
- Start Line Location: Addicks Park and Ride (Energy Corridor, Right Off I-10) - Flat and Fast Course on Park Row Drive, Houston, TX 77079Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 100 feet
- Results posted by the race
- PAST RESULTS, POST MY VIRTUAL RESULTS!, RESULTS
- Included with entry
- Unisex Short Sleeve; Unisex Short Sleeve OR Women's Tank Top
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 6, 2027), 2026 (Mar 6, 2026), 2025 (Mar 8, 2025), 2024 (Mar 9, 2024), 2023 (Mar 11, 2023), 2022 (Apr 2, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is KOLACHE FACTORY 5K/10K/KIDS DASH?
- Saturday, March 6, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $34.95 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $49.95, entry is about 16 percent above a typical 10K in Texas, which costs $43 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?
- 5K, 10K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- Start Line Location: Addicks Park and Ride (Energy Corridor, Right Off I-10) - Flat and Fast Course on Park Row Drive, Houston, TX 77079.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Strava; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Get ready to run for your kolaches, Houston, because the 9th Annual 'Kolache Factory 5K/10K/Kids Dash' is back and better than ever! Now with seven consecutive sold-out annual events - join us as we pay tribute to one of Texas' defining pastries - the kolache! Whether you're a seasoned runner, just starting out or even walking the distance, we've got the perfect race for you.
Thanks to our title sponsor (also celebrating their 45th Anniversary in 2027), Kolache Factory, you can enjoy fresh, high-quality breakfast treats after the race in 'Houston's Best Breakfast 5K/10K'! We're talking about delicious kolaches at the finish line, along with other post-race refreshments.