Popsicle Dash Dallas 2027
- Date
- Sunday, July 18, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $55 on Oct 7, 2026
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Run | 10K | Jul 18, 20277:00 AM | $45$55 after Oct 7, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Jul 18, 20277:00 AM | $35$45 after Oct 7, 2026 | – |
| Kids & Family 1K | Kids | Jul 18, 20278:45 AM | $15$20 after Oct 7, 2026 | – |
| 10K VirtualVirtual | 10K | Jul 18, 20277:00 AM | $45$55 after Oct 7, 2026 | – |
| 5K VirtualVirtual | 5K | Jul 18, 20277:00 AM | $35$45 after Oct 7, 2026 | – |
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 Run: $45 until Oct 7, then $55 until Apr 23, then $60 until Jul 4, then $65 until Jul 18.
- 5K Run: $35 until Oct 7, then $45 until Apr 23, then $50 until Jul 4, then $55 until Jul 18.
- Kids & Family 1K: $15 until Oct 7, then $20 until Apr 23, then $25 until Jul 4, then $30 until Jul 18.
Online registration closes Jul 18, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Texas ($43).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Dallas runs 1:05:28, about 10:32 a mile, based on 17 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:08:59 and men in 1:01:18.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:31 AM, and the 10K Run starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 450 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
3500 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220
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 resultsAggregated from official results (Brooksee) for Popsicle Dash Dallas. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Popsicle Dash Dallas?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:42 or better, the top quarter in 29:56, and half the field in 36:44; the last tenth came in after 54:32.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 36:44 | 30:25 |
| 20-29 | 26:38 | 24:39 |
| 30-39 | 27:39 | 21:42 |
| 40-49 | 32:12 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 43:36 | 25:06 |
| 60-69 | 48:20 | 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 2025.
How fast is it?
About average for Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:56, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, 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 July 18 the day usually runs from 79°F at dawn to 97°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 73°F and hot years reach 104°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
- 3500 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 450 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Jul 18, 2027), 2026 (Jul 26, 2026), 2025 (Jul 27, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Popsicle Dash Dallas?
- Sunday, July 18, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $55 on Oct 7, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jul 18, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Texas ($43).
- 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 137 runners finished the 5k Run; the median finish was 36:44 and the winner ran 20:30.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:56, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 3500 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220.
From the organizers
A sweet treat in the summer heat!
Join us on Sunday, July 26th, 2026 for the 2nd annual Popsicle Dash Dallas. This sweet race is the 2nd in a three-race series, all designed to keep you fit and refreshed this summer.
The Summer Dash Series includes the Lemonade Dash, Popsicle Dash, and Watermelon Dash.
All are great family events!