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KOLACHE FACTORY 5K/10K/KIDS DASH
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KOLACHE FACTORY 5K/10K/KIDS DASH

Houston, Texas, United States View on map
Mar 06, 2027 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

Get ready to run for your kolaches, Houston, because the 9th Annual 'Kolache Factory 5K/10K/Kids Dash' is back and better than ever! Now with seven consecutive sold-out annual events - join us as we pay tribute to one of Texas' defining pastries - the kolache! Whether you're a seasoned runner, just starting out or even walking the distance, we've got the perfect race for you. Thanks to our title sponsor (also celebrating their 45th Anniversary in 2027), Kolache Factory, you can enjoy fresh, high-quality breakfast treats after the race in 'Houston's Best Breakfast 5K/10K'! We're talking about delicious kolaches at the finish line, along with other post-race refreshments. So mark your calendars, spread the word, and join us for a fun-filled morning of running, kolaches, and good times. Let's get on the run and show Houston how we do kolaches!

Pick your distance

Running

5K Run/Walk

Mar 06, 2027 5K 8:20 AM
$44.95
Open

10K Run/Walk

Mar 06, 2027 10K 8:15 AM
$49.95
Open

KIDS DASH: Ages 12 and Under, Untimed

Mar 06, 2027 1K 8:00 AM
$34.95
Open

5K/10K Virtual Run/Walk

Mar 06, 2027 5K 8:00 AM
$49.95
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Houston, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 14.9° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 23.9°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 14.3° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 25.7°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
22.0
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
5.3mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
77.6%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on March 6, 2027 (CST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on March 6, 2027 (CST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
11h 42m

The sun rises at 6:41 AM and sets at 6:23 PM local time (CST) in Houston on March 6, 2027 — 11h 42m of daylight.

Course

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Results — KOLACHE FACTORY 5K/10K/KIDS DASH

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 196 Houston events

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