Welcome Warriors Ninja 5K Fun Run/Walk 2027
- Date
- Saturday, February 27, 2027
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Industry, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $30 on Jan 22, 2027
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Warriors Ninja 5K Fun Run/Walk | 5K | Feb 27, 20279:00 AM | $25$30 after Jan 22, 2027 | 100 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Jan 22, then $30 until Feb 21, then $35 until Feb 27.
Online registration closes Feb 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 29 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 Texas runs 37:03, about 11:56 a mile, based on 952 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:07 and men in 32:44.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:55 AM, and the Welcome Warriors Ninja 5K Fun Run/Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 330 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
725 MAIN ST., Industry, TX 78944
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 resultsAggregated from official results for Welcome Warriors Ninja 5K Fun Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Welcome Warriors Ninja 5K Fun Run/Walk?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 27:19 or better, the top quarter in 34:10, and half the field in 48:08; the last tenth came in after 1:00:08.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 35:07 | 23:00 |
| 30-39 | 53:40 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 47:43 | 41:04 |
| 50-59 | 50:12 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 48:45 | n/a |
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.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 34:10, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 14 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 February 27 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 84°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
- 725 MAIN ST., Industry, TX 78944Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 330 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 27, 2027), 2026 (Feb 28, 2026), 2025 (Feb 8, 2025), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Welcome Warriors Ninja 5K Fun Run/Walk?
- Saturday, February 27, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Jan 22, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $25, entry is about 29 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 55 runners finished the 5K FUN RUN/WALK; the median finish was 48:08 and the winner ran 21:29.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 34:10, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 14 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 725 MAIN ST., Industry, TX 78944.
From the organizers
Fundraiser for Welcome Sports Ministry, an outreach of Welcome Lutheran Church, providing completely free martial arts lessons focused on self defense for all ages. This year will be DIFFERENT. While we will still offer a timed format for those wishing to keep track of their official run times, this Fun Run will be a Capture the Flag event. Come and join us to experience a beautiful country run/walk past open pastures and farm animals while raising money for a wonderful community outreach program.