FireAnt 5K & Tour de FireAnt Bike Ride 2027
- Date
- Saturday, October 9, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Marshall, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $40 on Sep 19, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K & Bike Ride | Bike Ride | Oct 9, 20278:00 AM | $50$60 after Sep 18, 2027 | – |
| FireAnt 5K | 5K | Oct 9, 20278:00 AM | $20$25 after Sep 30, 2027 | – |
| Tour de FireAnt Bike Ride | Bike Ride | Oct 9, 20279:00 AM | $35$40 after Sep 19, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K & Bike Ride: $50 until Sep 18, then $60 until Oct 9.
- FireAnt 5K: $20 until Sep 30, then $25 until Oct 9.
- Tour de FireAnt Bike Ride: $35 until Sep 19, then $40 until Oct 9.
Online registration closes Oct 9, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $20, entry is about 31 percent below a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $29 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:16 AM, and the 5K & Bike Ride starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 400 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
100 E Austin St, Marshall, TX 75670
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 FireAnt 5K & Tour de FireAnt Bike Ride. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at FireAnt 5K & Tour de FireAnt Bike Ride?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 23:23 or better, the top quarter in 25:37, and half the field in 30:20; the last tenth came in after 49:57.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 22:35 |
| 20-29 | 27:04 | 24:33 |
| 30-39 | n/a | 23:37 |
| 40-49 | 34:33 | 28:05 |
| 50-59 | 29:40 | 29:40 |
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?
Faster than most US 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 25:37, against 28:54 in a typical US 5K, so times here run 11 percent faster.
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 October 9 the day usually runs from 63°F at dawn to 85°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 55°F and hot years reach 89°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
- 100 E Austin St, Marshall, TX 75670Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 400 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- Bike Ride, 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Oct 9, 2027), 2026 (Oct 10, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is FireAnt 5K & Tour de FireAnt Bike Ride?
- Saturday, October 9, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Sep 19, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 9, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $20, entry is about 31 percent below a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $29 right now.
- Do athletes 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.
- What distances are offered?
- Bike Ride, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 83 athletes finished the FireAnt 5K; the median finish was 30:20 and the winner finished in 19:08.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 25:37, against 28:54 in a typical US 5K, so times here run 11 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 100 E Austin St, Marshall, TX 75670.
From the organizers
The 44th Annual FireAnt Festival features the FireAnt 5K Race as well as the 33rd Annual TourDeFireAnt Bike Ride!
Tour DeFireAnt 5K and Bike Ride!! official website
October 10, 2026
Day of registration for BOTH EVENTS will be held one block west of the Courthouse behind the Roth Law Firm.
All pre-registered participants are guaranteed a t-shirt and swag bag. Prize drawing following both events.
5K will begin at 8:00 a.m. / Registration 7:00 a.m.
Breakfast tacos will be served to registrants as desired, before or after the race.
There will be one water station on the route.
Tour de FireAnt Bike ride will begin at 9 a.m. / Registration 8:00 a.m.