San Jacinto Texas Independence Fun Run 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 6, 2027
- Start time
- 6:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- La Porte, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $35 on Jan 30, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Likely to sell out. 216 finished the 5K in 2026, and this year's cap is 244.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10k Run | 10K | Mar 6, 20276:30 AM | $30$35 after Jan 30, 2027 | 89 |
| 1K Kids Run | Kids | Mar 6, 20277:00 AM | $20$25 after Jan 31, 2027 | 16 |
| 5K Run | 5K | Mar 6, 20277:00 AM | $25$30 after Jan 31, 2027 | 244 |
| 5K Walk | 5K | Mar 6, 20277:00 AM | $25$30 after Jan 31, 2027 | 154 |
| Virtual Run/WalkVirtual | – | Mar 6, 20277:00 AM | $35$40 after Jan 31, 2027 | 6 |
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: $30 until Jan 30, then $35 until Mar 5.
- 1K Kids Run: $20 until Jan 31, then $25 until Mar 6.
- 5K Run and 5K Walk: $25 until Jan 31, then $30 until Mar 5.
Online registration closes Mar 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 30 percent below a typical 10K in Texas, which costs $43 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Texas runs 1:06:46, about 10:45 a mile, based on 236 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:10:59 and men in 1:00:41.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:41 AM, and the 10k Run starts at 6:30 AM. The start sits about 30 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1 Monument Circle, La Porte, TX 77571
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (2 years)5K Run
5K Walk
10k Run
Aggregated from official results (Run Houston Timing) for San Jacinto Texas Independence Fun Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at San Jacinto Texas Independence Fun Run?
At the 2026 5K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 25:30 or better, the top quarter in 32:08, and half the field in 38:50; the last tenth came in after 55:45.
At the 2026 5K Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 44:31 or better, the top quarter in 49:48, and half the field in 56:13; the last tenth came in after 1:03:28.
At the 2026 10k Run, the fastest tenth finished in 51:00 or better, the top quarter in 57:05, and half the field in 1:05:57; the last tenth came in after 1:22:17.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 32:00 | 24:10 |
| 20-29 | 29:22 | 23:44 |
| 30-39 | 30:33 | 23:40 |
| 40-49 | 32:01 | 24:08 |
| 50-59 | 37:52 | 27:42 |
| 60-69 | 34:48 | 35:11 |
| 70+ | n/a | 37:11 |
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 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 6 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
San Jacinto Texas Independence Fun Run 5K year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 197 to 216 finishers, and the median time rose from 37:45 to 38:50.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 216 (+10%) | 38:50 | under 25:30 | 20:36 |
| 2025 | 197 | 37:45 | under 26:59 | 19:56 |
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 2026 5K field finished under 32:08, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 7 percent slower.
- 10K: About average for Texas 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 57:05, against 57:11 in a typical Texas 10K, 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 March 6 the day usually runs from 59°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 18% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 80°F.
Based on 76 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
- 1 Monument Circle, La Porte, TX 77571Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 30 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt; Youth T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 6, 2027), 2026 (Mar 7, 2026), 2025 (Mar 1, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is San Jacinto Texas Independence Fun Run?
- Saturday, March 6, 2027, starting at 6:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Jan 30, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $30, entry is about 30 percent below a typical 10K in Texas, which costs $43 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, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 216 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 38:50 and the winner ran 20:36.
- Does it sell out?
- It can. 216 runners finished the 5K in 2026, close to this year's cap of 244, so register early.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 32:08, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 7 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 1 Monument Circle, La Porte, TX 77571.
From the organizers
15th Annual San Jacinto Texas Independence Fun Run
Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Join us to "Run the Battlefield!" and experience the historic grounds where Texas won its independence.
Site Opens at 6:30 AM
Registration Opens at 6:45 AM
First Race at 7:30 AM
Participants may choose from a 10K run, 5K run, 5K walk, or 1K Kids Run.
The certified 10K and 5K courses will be chip-timed, and the top three male and female finishers in each age category will be recognized after the race.
Age categories: 19 & under, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+.
RACE START TIMES
10K: 7:30 a.m.
5K Run: 7:40 a.m.
5K Walk: 7:45 a.m.
1K Kids Run: 8:15 a.m.
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