Race For Permanent Sanctuary Family Fun Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 8:10 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Sugar Land, Texas
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $50 on Oct 23, 2026
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids 1K (12 & under) Timed | Kids | Nov 7, 20268:10 AM | Free | – |
| 5K Run (Timed) | 5K | Nov 7, 20268:40 AM | $40$50 after Oct 23, 2026 | – |
| 5K Walk (Timed) | 5K | Nov 7, 20268:40 AM | $40$50 after Oct 23, 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
- Kids 1K (12 & under) Timed: Free until Nov 7.
- 5K Run (Timed) and 5K Walk (Timed): $40 until Oct 23, then $50 until Nov 7.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 14 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 Sugar Land runs 39:59, about 12:52 a mile, based on 19 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:58 and men in 34:34.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:39 AM, and the Kids 1K (12 & under) Timed starts at 8:10 AM. The start sits about 80 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
18427 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 77479, Sugar Land, TX 77479
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 Run (Timed)
Kids 1K (12 & under) Timed
Aggregated from official results for Race For Permanent Sanctuary Family Fun Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Race For Permanent Sanctuary Family Fun Run?
At the 2025 5K Run (Timed), the fastest tenth finished in 29:31 or better, the top quarter in 34:31, and half the field in 42:59; the last tenth came in after 1:01:42.
At the 2025 Kids 1K (12 & under) Timed, the fastest tenth finished in 6:22 or better, the top quarter in 7:07, and half the field in 9:36; the last tenth came in after 24:31.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 34:16 | 29:58 |
| 20-29 | 39:30 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 31:06 | 28:25 |
| 40-49 | 34:31 | 26:34 |
| 50-59 | 37:07 | 30:43 |
| 60-69 | 39:40 | 39:31 |
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.
Finishers by year
Up 25 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Race For Permanent Sanctuary Family Fun Run 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 76 to 149 finishers, and the median time rose from 36:47 to 42:59.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 149 (+96%) | 42:59 | under 29:31 | 23:08 |
| 2024 | 76 | 36:47 | under 26:45 | 22:21 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 34:31, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 15 percent slower.
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 November 7 the day usually runs from 59°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 84°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
- 18427 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 77479, Sugar Land, TX 77479Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 80 feet
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 1, 2025), 2024 (Sep 7, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Race For Permanent Sanctuary Family Fun Run?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 8:10 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Oct 23, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 149 runners finished the 5K Run (Timed); the median finish was 42:59 and the winner ran 23:08.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 34:31, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 15 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 18427 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 77479, Sugar Land, TX 77479.
From the organizers
Fun for the whole family! Join our Community Fundraiser for The Sanctuary Foster Care Services on November 7, 2026
Event Details
Date: November 7, 2026
Start Time: 7:45am CST
Distances 5K and Kids 1K
Location: Brazos River Park 18427 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Pre-Race Packet Pickup
When: November 5, 2026 10am - 5pm & November 6, 2026 from 10am - 2pm
Where: The Sanctuary Foster Care Services 130 Industrial Blvd Suite180, Sugar Land, TX 77478
Race Day Packet Pickup
If you are not able to pick up your packet on Friday, we will provide packet pickup the morning of the race from 6:45am - 7:30am.
Race Day Agenda
7:45 AM - Event Prayer & National Anthem