Run for Chocolate 5k/10k/13.1 HOUSTON 2027
- Date
- Saturday, May 8, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $30
- 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 Registration | 10K | May 8, 20277:30 AM | $42 | – |
| 13.1 Half-Marathon Registration | Half Marathon | May 8, 20277:30 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) | 5K | May 8, 20277:30 AM | $30 | – |
| 5K Registration | 5K | May 8, 20277:30 AM | $37 | – |
| Family 1 Mile Fun Run | Kids | May 8, 20277:30 AM | $35 | – |
| Virtual Run RegistrationVirtual | 5K | May 8, 20277:30 AM | $37 | – |
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 Registration: $42 until May 8.
- 13.1 Half-Marathon Registration: $45 until May 8.
- 5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt): $30 until May 8.
- 5K Registration: $37 until May 8.
Online registration closes May 8, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 31 percent below a typical half marathon in Texas, which costs $65 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Houston runs 2:20:27, about 10:43 a mile, based on 11 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:24:39 and men in 2:10:42.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:33 AM, and the 10K Registration starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 70 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Eleanor Tinsley Park (Course Map will be emailed), Houston, TX 77019
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 May 8 the day usually runs from 69°F at dawn to 84°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 37% of days. Cold snaps dip to 62°F and hot years reach 93°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
- Eleanor Tinsley Park (Course Map will be emailed), Houston, TX 77019Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 70 feet
- Included with entry
- Running Shirt + Packet; T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (May 8, 2027)
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Quick answers
- When is Run for Chocolate 5k/10k/13.1 HOUSTON?
- Saturday, May 8, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 8, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $45, entry is about 31 percent below a typical half marathon in Texas, which costs $65 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, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- Eleanor Tinsley Park (Course Map will be emailed), Houston, TX 77019.
From the organizers
🔥 Run Now, Chocolate Later! 😋🏆
Who says you can't have your chocolate—and run it too? The 2027 Run for Chocolate is coming, and it’s sweeter than ever! 🎉
Rally your friends, set your pace for our 5K/10K/13.1 Half-Marathon, and let the craving guide you to the finish line. It’s not just a race; it’s a chocolate lover's paradise in motion! 🍫❤️🏃♀️
Forget the massive, impersonal race-day crowds. We keep things small, personal, and local, so every run feels less like a number and more like a memory. Whether it's a 5K, 10K, half-marathon, or virtual run, you'll get the warmth of a hometown event.
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