Sat, Apr 3, 2027

Deafinitely Not Different 5k and Fun Run

Plano, TX

Registration openAnnual since at least 2017

5K1 Mile

About the Deafinitely Not Different 5k and Fun Run

The race is held at Vines High School in Plano, with the fun run on one side of campus and parking on the other. It benefits a school program serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, and the crowd reflects that, with families, school staff, and students all in the mix. Past years have brought big trucks, a helicopter, and a petting zoo to the grounds.

Packet pickup runs across a couple of evenings before race day, with the location confirmed by email closer to the date. Day-of registration is available as well.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2026 results

276finishers

22:06winner

47:59median

1:14:25cutoff

Top 3: Zara Walwyn (22:06) · Brunch Peters (22:06) · Anonymous Anonymous (22:25)

1 Miles · 2026 results

1finishers

18:23winner

18:23median

18:23cutoff

Top 3: Diana Wetzel (18:23)

The Deafinitely Not Different 5k and Fun Run has been held every year since at least 2017. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 22, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles4/3/2027 08:00$35

1 Mile4/3/2027 08:15$30

3.1 Miles4/3/2027 00:00$30

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Common Questions About the Deafinitely Not Different 5k and Fun Run

Will I finish last at the Deafinitely Not Different 5k and Fun Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 47:59, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:14:25, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Deafinitely Not Different 5k and Fun Run a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 276 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Deafinitely Not Different 5k and Fun Run?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 22:06 while the median finisher took 47:59. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.