Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (31) 2027
- Date
- Saturday, August 7, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (North Dakota)
- Location
- Longview, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Aug 7, 20278:00 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Aug 7, 20278:00 AM | $30 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Aug 7, 20278:00 AM | $65 | – |
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: $45 until Aug 7.
- 5K: $30 until Aug 7.
- Half Marathon: $65 until Aug 7.
Online registration closes Aug 7, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Texas ($65).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Texas runs 2:19:27, about 10:38 a mile, based on 119 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:28:06 and men in 2:09:59.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:37 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 370 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1505 Princeton Ave, Longview, TX 75604
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (2 years)5K
10K
Half Marathon
Aggregated from official results (US Road Running Timer) for Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (31). Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (31)?
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 26:00 or better, the top quarter in 28:53, and half the field in 34:54; the last tenth came in after 55:34.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 59:29 or better, the top quarter in 1:04:54, and half the field in 1:13:54; the last tenth came in after 1:18:26.
At the 2025 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:45:44 or better, the top quarter in 1:58:13, and half the field in 2:19:01; the last tenth came in after 2:20:57.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 33 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (31) 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 7 to 14 finishers, and the median time rose from 34:53 to 34:54.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 (+100%) | 34:54 | under 26:00 | 23:11 |
| 2024 | 7 | 34:53 | under 27:45 | 21:47 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around August 7 the day usually runs from 77°F at dawn to 97°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 73°F and hot years reach 103°F.
Based on 70 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
- 1505 Princeton Ave, Longview, TX 75604Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 370 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Aug 7, 2027), 2026 (Aug 1, 2026), 2025 (Aug 2, 2025), 2024 (Aug 3, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (31)?
- Saturday, August 7, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Aug 7, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Texas ($65).
- 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, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 14 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 34:54 and the winner ran 23:11.
- Where does it start?
- 1505 Princeton Ave, Longview, TX 75604.
From the organizers
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