Sat, Feb 13, 2027

Love on the Run Half Marathon

Irving, TX

Registration openAnnual since at least 2020

Half Marathon10K5K

Entry is $44.99 now and rises to $49.99 after Oct 19, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Love on the Run Half Marathon

The course runs through the Toyota Music Factory area in Irving, certified by USATF and built for speed on flat pavement. There is no real climbing to speak of, so if you are chasing a personal best, the terrain is on your side. Several distance options mean you can bring friends who are at different points in their training.

The post-race party happens on The Plaza, with food, beer, and live entertainment. Parking is described as convenient to the venue. Professional race photos are included, and chip timing with live tracking is part of the setup.

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Finish-Time Stats

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

5K · 2026 results

1,079finishers

16:52winner

36:38median

1:40:01cutoff

Top 3: Jose Rodriguez (16:52) · Walter Andrade Falla (17:05) · Johnatan Posada (17:26)

10K · 2026 results

459finishers

37:23winner

1:07:52median

2:02:52cutoff

Top 3: Sean Grady (37:23) · Angel Fernández (38:05) · Don Woodard (38:41)

13.1 Miles · 2026 results

345finishers

1:18:07winner

2:13:56median

3:28:43cutoff

Top 3: David HERNANDEZ (1:18:07) · Yusuke Matsuoka (1:21:31) · Benjamin Gardner (1:25:08)

The Love on the Run Half Marathon has been held every year since at least 2020. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

13.1 Miles2/13/2027 08:30$170

13.1 Miles2/13/2027 08:30$90

10K2/13/2027 08:45$145

10K2/13/2027 08:45$65

5K2/13/2027 08:55$120

5K2/13/2027 08:55$45

VIP Area Access2/13/2027 08:30$60

Spectator Pass2/13/2027 08:30$20

13.1 Miles2/13/2027 08:30Free

13.1 Miles2/13/2027 08:30$40

10K2/13/2027 08:30$40

5K2/13/2027 08:30$40

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Common Questions About the Love on the Run Half Marathon

Will I finish last at the Love on the Run Half Marathon?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 36:38, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:40:01, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Love on the Run Half Marathon a good first 5K?

With 1,079 finishers there are runners at every pace, so you are never out on your own. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Love on the Run Half Marathon?

The 5K winner ran 16:52 while the median finisher took 36:38. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.