NRF "Capes & Crowns" 5K Run
NRF "Capes & Crowns" 5K Run is a running race on February 20, 2027 in Beaumont, TX, with entry fees from $10 to $30.
- Date
- February 20, 2027 (136 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The race will be chip timed by Pelican Timing Services
All race proceeds fund the 8 NRF scholarships that are awarded to our community's youth!
February 20, 2027
Kids 1 Mile Timed Run starts at 8:30 am
5K @ 9:00 am
Packet Pickup (Location, Date & Time):
Exygon Health and Fitness Club located at 6450 Phelan Blvd., Beaumont, TX 77706
Thursday, February 19th - 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, February 20th - 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Race day pickup is also available. Please allow extra time.
Description:
Neches River Festival will be hosting its 8th annual Capes and Crowns 5K Run/Walk
Event Details:
There will be a kids 1 Mile Fun Run starting at 8:30 am with the 5K race beginning at 9:00 am. This is a flat course through Downtown Beaumont and is suitable for experienced runners and kids alike. There will be light refreshments before and after the race and water stations along the race route. All participants will receive custom race medals. The 5K overall male and female winners will receive an additional prize and the top three males and females in each age group will receive an additional winner’s medal.
Registration Fees (Early & Late Fees & dates):
Early Online Registration (until February 1, 2027)
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1M - Kids ages 12 and under $10 (No Race Shirt)
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5K - 18 and under $20.00
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5K - 19 and over $30.00
Late Online Registration (February 2nd - February 20th, 2027)
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5K - 18 and under $25.00
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5K - 19 and over $35.00
Age Groups for the 5K:
1-14,15-19,20-29,30-39,etc. 70+
Awards for the 5K:
Top Overall Male & Female plus 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male & Female in each age group
All registrations include:
• FREE gift bag
• Custom race shirt (youth & adult unisex sizing available - no shirt guarantee after February 1st) No Exchanges
• Custom finisher’s medal
• Post-race celebration with food, drink, & awards
Description of Organization
The Neches River Festival, Inc., is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation, organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, to promote a sense of community identity and heritage as well as the education of local students through community events, and through regular contributions to the Otho-Plummer/Neches River Festival Scholarship at Lamar University. The proceeds from this race are used to fund college scholarships that directly impact the youth of our community.
Purpose
Neches River Festival provides a cultural, educational, and civic opportunity for participating students, and is open to anyone, regardless of ethnicity or financial background. We are proud of our diverse group of student participants each year who represent each high school in Beaumont, Texas.
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
67°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Beaumont City, 1 mi from the venue.
About Beaumont, TX
City Elevation
23 ft
Nearest Airport
BPT
Jack Brooks Regional Airport · 12 mi
Major Hub
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental Airport · 72 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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136
Days to train
- Race
- NRF "Capes & Crowns" 5K Run
- Date
- February 20, 2027
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NRF "Capes & Crowns" 5K Run
Feb 20, 2027