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Steps for Students 5K 2027

Date
Saturday, February 13, 2027
Entry fee
From $15 · goes up to $30 on Feb 1, 2027
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Hit the Snooze for Students5KFeb 13, 2027$20$30 after Feb 1, 2027–
5K Timed5KFeb 13, 20278:30 AM$17$20 after Nov 1, 2026–
5K Untimed5KFeb 13, 20278:40 AM$15$18 after Nov 1, 2026–
Family 1K Fun RunKidsFeb 13, 20278:40 AM$15$17 after Nov 1, 2026–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The 5K fee goes up to $30 on Feb 1, 2027.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Hit the Snooze for Students: $20 until Feb 1, then $30 until Feb 13.
  • 5K Timed: $17 until Nov 1, then $20 until Feb 1, then $30 until Feb 13.
  • 5K Untimed: $15 until Nov 1, then $18 until Feb 1, then $28 until Feb 13.
  • Family 1K Fun Run: $15 until Nov 1, then $17 until Feb 1, then $27 until Feb 13.

Online registration closes Feb 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $20, entry is about 43 percent below a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Houston runs 36:38, about 11:47 a mile, based on 55 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:01 and men in 33:20.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:03 AM, and the 5K Timed starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 50 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

1700 San Jacinto St, Houston, TX 77002

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 February 13 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 78°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Steps for Students 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet Pick-up

SCHOOL PACKET PICK-UP. Captains, school volunteers and Principals may pick up boxes of school packets and shirts at St. Peter Catholic, 6220 La Salette St., Houston, TX 77021 - Gymnasium. Friday, February 6, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m…

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Pre-Race Day FAQ

How do I view or edit my Registration? Manage Your Registration HERE or Click HERE to view a guide on viewing/editing registration! How do I resend the confirmation email? Click HERE to view a guide on resending the confirmation email!…

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Race Day FAQ

1. I have a friend who wants to register, what do they need to know? Race Day registrations will take place online from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Only credit cards will be accepted. Registration will take place in Fiorenza Plaza (1111 St…

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Race Day Schedule

*Subject to change. 5:30 AM - 6:30 AM – Catholic School Village Setup. 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM - Race Day Registration booth opens. 7:00 AM – Sunrise Mass at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. 7:00 AM – Catholic School Village Opens. 7:10 AM…

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School Resources

Captains. Captain's Training Manual. RSVP Captain's Packet Pick-Up February 7, 2026, 9 AM - 3 PM - location TBD. Catholic School Village Booth Reservation. Captain's Training presentation - 9-12-25. Promotional Videos. 2025 Promo Video…

Course

Catholic School Village Map

The Catholic School Village Map is below - please click to download.

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Race details

Where
1700 San Jacinto St, Houston, TX 77002Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 50 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, Kids
Editions
2027 (Feb 13, 2027), 2026 (Feb 14, 2026), 2025 (Feb 8, 2025), 2024 (Feb 10, 2024), 2023 (Feb 11, 2023), 2022 (Feb 12, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Steps for Students 5K?
Saturday, February 13, 2027.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Feb 1, 2027.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Feb 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Texas?
At $20, entry is about 43 percent below a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 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, Kids.
Where does it start?
1700 San Jacinto St, Houston, TX 77002.

From the organizers

Steps for Students is an annual event benefiting the 56 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Over the last 21 years, this exciting day of family fun has brought together our Catholic community for a Sunrise Mass, a sanctioned 5K race, and a post-race party in the Catholic School Village. In 2026, over 10,000 people registered, and over $1,100,000 was raised to fund the unique needs of each of our Catholic schools.

There are many ways to participate in Steps for Students:

- Register and join the race!

- Become a fundraising champion for your school

- Join the festivities in the Catholic School Village

- Register for Hit Snooze for Students and run on your own time

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