Pioneer Pace 5K Run/Walk 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 3, 2027
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Denton, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $10 · goes up to $25 on Mar 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Apr 3, 20278:30 AM | $20$25 after Mar 1, 2027 | – |
| Male 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Apr 3, 20278:30 AM | $20$25 after Mar 1, 2027 | – |
| Pet 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Apr 3, 20278:30 AM | $10 | – |
| Under 18 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Apr 3, 20278:30 AM | $15$20 after Mar 1, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Female 5K Run/Walk and Male 5K Run/Walk: $20 until Mar 1, then $25 until Apr 2.
- Pet 5K Run/Walk: $10 until Apr 1.
- Under 18 5K Run/Walk: $15 until Mar 1, then $20 until Apr 2.
Online registration closes Apr 2, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $20, entry is about 43 percent below a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Denton runs 38:35, about 12:25 a mile, based on 15 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:20 and men in 32:42.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:15 AM, and the Female 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 630 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1210 Old Main Circle, Denton, TX 76209
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 April 3 the day usually runs from 54°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 83°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
- 1210 Old Main Circle, Denton, TX 76209Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 630 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 3, 2027)
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Quick answers
- When is Pioneer Pace 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, April 3, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees, and rises to $25 on Mar 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 2, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $20, entry is about 43 percent below 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.
- Where does it start?
- 1210 Old Main Circle, Denton, TX 76209.
From the organizers
Together to reduce local hunger and food insecurity!
The Food & Nutrition Network is proud to present the 32nd annual, Pioneer Pace 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, April 3rd, 2027 at 8:30 am. All proceeds will support the Tarrant Area Food Bank which serves over 146,000 households every year, and the North Texas Food Bank which provides over 70 million meals every year to local hungry and food insecure people.
The race takes place around the beautiful TWU campus. It starts and finishes at the Old Main Circle.
Winning Categories Awarded Trophy for 1st place, 2nd & 3rd place receive medals!
Top 3: Under 18 (5k)
Top 3: Male (Ages 18+, 5k)
Top 3: Female (Ages 18+, 5k)