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Komen Houston Race for the Cure 2026

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start time: 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Houston, Texas
Entry fee: From $35
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
1K - Adult	Other	Oct 3, 20267:00 AM	$45	–
1K - Under 18	Other	Oct 3, 20267:00 AM	$35	–
5K - Timed - Adult	5K	Oct 3, 20267:00 AM	$55	–
5K - Timed - Under 18	5K	Oct 3, 20267:00 AM	$45	–
5K - Untimed Run or Walk - Adult	5K	Oct 3, 20267:00 AM	$45	–
5K - Untimed Run or Walk - Under 18	5K	Oct 3, 20267:00 AM	$35	–
Virtual Participant - AdultVirtual	5K	Oct 3, 20267:00 AM	$55	–
Virtual Participant - Under 18Virtual	–	Oct 3, 20267:00 AM	$45	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

1K - Adult and 5K - Timed - Under 18 and 5K - Untimed Run or Walk - Adult: $45 until Oct 3.
1K - Under 18 and 5K - Untimed Run or Walk - Under 18: $35 until Oct 3.
5K - Timed - Adult: $55 until Oct 3.

Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $55, entry is about 57 percent above a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Houston runs 36:38, about 11:47 a mile, based on 55 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:01 and men in 33:20.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:14 AM, and the 1K - Adult 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

1000 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX 77002

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 3 the day usually runs from 70°F at dawn to 87°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 63°F and hot years reach 91°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: 1000 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX 77002Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 130 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K, Other
Editions: 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025)

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Quick answers

When is Komen Houston Race for the Cure?: Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Texas?: At $55, entry is about 57 percent above a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 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, Other.
Where does it start?: 1000 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX 77002.

From the organizers

2026 Komen Houston Race for the Cure

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Sam Houston Park, Houston, TX

Join us downtown at Sam Houston Park and experience our Komen Houston Race for the Cure 5K along Allen Parkway with the city skyline as a beautiful backdrop! Whether you walk, run or participate virtually, ending breast cancer needs all of us.