Smilin' Rylen Run 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 24, 2027
- Start time
- 8:15 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Katy, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $50 on Oct 1, 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 In-Person | 10K | Apr 24, 20278:15 AM | $45$50 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K In-Person | 5K | Apr 24, 20278:15 AM | $35$40 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile In-Person Run/Walk | 1 Mile | Apr 24, 20279:45 AM | $25$30 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 10K VirtualVirtual | 10K | Apr 24, 20278:15 AM | $45$50 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile VirtualVirtual | 1 Mile | Apr 24, 20278:15 AM | $25$30 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K VirtualVirtual | 5K | Apr 24, 20278:15 AM | $35$40 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $50 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K In-Person: $45 until Oct 1, then $50 until Apr 1, then $55 until Apr 19, then $60 until Apr 25.
- 5K In-Person: $35 until Oct 1, then $40 until Apr 1, then $45 until Apr 19, then $50 until Apr 25.
- 1 Mile In-Person Run/Walk: $25 until Oct 1, then $30 until Apr 19, then $35 until Apr 25.
Online registration closes Apr 25, 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 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 6:47 AM, and the 10K In-Person starts at 8:15 AM. The start sits about 110 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
22400 Grand Cir Blvd, Katy, TX 77450, Katy, TX 77450
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 24 the day usually runs from 67°F at dawn to 83°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 41% of days. Cold snaps dip to 56°F and hot years reach 87°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
- 22400 Grand Cir Blvd, Katy, TX 77450, Katy, TX 77450Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 110 feet
- Included with entry
- Smilin' Rylen Run Participant Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 24, 2027), 2026 (Apr 25, 2026), 2025 (Apr 26, 2025), 2024 (Apr 27, 2024), 2023 (Apr 29, 2023), 2022 (Apr 30, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Smilin' Rylen Run?
- Saturday, April 24, 2027, starting at 8:15 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 25, 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K.
- Where does it start?
- 22400 Grand Cir Blvd, Katy, TX 77450, Katy, TX 77450.
From the organizers
Join us on Saturday, April 24, 2027, as we come together to celebrate Rylen's life, honor the gift of organ donation, and support families in need.
Rylen, whose joyful spirit and contagious smile earned him the nickname "Smilin' Rylen," gained his angel wings on June 5, 2017, at just 13½ months old after a courageous battle with bacterial meningitis. Though his time with us was far too short, Rylen's impact continues to be felt every day.
Through the incredible gift of organ donation, Rylen was able to save five lives, leaving a legacy of hope that continues to inspire others.