Breast Reconstruction Awareness Close the Loop 5K 2026
Date
Fri, Oct 16, 2026, 7:00 AM CDTRace options
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5K
2 options · closes Oct 16, 2026, 3:00 AM CDT
5mo 9d 4h 47m leftClose The Loop 5K Run/Walk
Closes Oct 16, 2026, 3:00 AM CDT · From $81.81
Close The Loop 5K Run/Walk WITHOUT T-shirt or Medal
Closes Oct 16, 2026, 3:00 AM CDT · From $81.81
Past results at a glance
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
Based on past public results. Helpful context, not a prediction.
Selected year + distance
85 finishers in 5K
Ranked by chip time when available
Very small finish count here - use this as loose context, not a race-day expectation.
Crowd
Small field
85 5K finishers. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
33:19
Middle-of-pack benchmark using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Speedy front
There is real pace up front, even if the overall field is broad. Front-group read: 21:46.
People mix
Balanced mix
About 53% women and 44% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 5K in 2023, this looks like a small field: 85 finishers in this data set. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 33:19. The quicker front of the field averaged about 21:46. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Fastest finishers in this file: 18:24 (male) and 21:01 (female).
Show historical award cutoffs12 rows
Cutoff = slowest posted time still inside the top finishers for a division.
| Division | Gender | Top N | Cutoff | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F20-29 | Unspecified | Top 5 | 1:02:34 | posted division results |
| F30-39 | Unspecified | Top 5 | 31:50 | posted division results |
| F40-49 | Unspecified | Top 5 | 31:31 | posted division results |
| F50-59 | Unspecified | Top 5 | 38:25 | posted division results |
| F60-69 | Unspecified | Top 5 | 59:50 | posted division results |
| M20-29 | Unspecified | Top 5 | 38:46 | posted division results |
| M30-39 | Unspecified | Top 5 | 58:20 | posted division results |
| M40-49 | Unspecified | Top 5 | 29:07 | posted division results |
| M50-59 | Unspecified | Top 5 | 30:17 | posted division results |
| M60-69 | Unspecified | Top 5 | 35:28 | posted division results |
| Female | Female | Top 5 | 21:01 | posted division results |
| Male | Male | Top 5 | 18:24 | posted division results |
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 2023 | 85 | 33:19 | 38:19 | 21:46 | 18:24 / 21:01 |
| 5K | 2022 | 100 | 34:24 | 35:59 | 22:13 | 21:22 / 20:36 |
| 5K | 2021 | 68 | 30:19 | 33:45 | 22:18 | Not enough data / Not enough data |
Last summary update: May 4, 2026
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
Get ready to start your day with the eighth annual Close the Loop 5K! Join us in Houston, Texas on Friday, Oct. 16 at 7 a. m. CST , as we embark on a morning run/walk during PSTM26. Lace-up your sneakers and join plastic surgeons, patients, office staff, and supporters from across the globe as we come together to raise…
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awareness and funds for breast reconstruction, charitable care and groundbreaking research. Registration for the Close the Loop 5K will open on May 20, 2026. As the sun rises, the excitement begins! Starting at 7 a. m. , the #BRA5K will take place. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation fuels the Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Campaign of The Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF), empowering us to make a tangible difference in the lives of those in need. Breast cancer is a devastating disease, affecting approximately 1 in 8 women in the United States. Breast reconstruction is a very personal choice — every woman should have access to her options before she has to make a decision. Profits generated are awarded to organizations focused on awareness and assistance efforts of women fighting breast cancer or pursuing breast reconstructive surgery. Thanks to YOU, The Plastic Surgery Foundation's BRA Program has allocated 188 grants, totaling over $2 million in awards . Mark your calendars, gather your gear, and join us for an unforgettable morning. See you at this year’s race! Run, Walk, Cheer or Donate! Whether you're running, walking, cheering from the sidelines (or the couch! ), or donating, your support is invaluable! Join us for our 5K for Breast Reconstruction Awareness and help us empower individuals impacted by breast cancer to reclaim their bodies and their lives after breast cancer. Register as an individual, join a team (no limit on team size! ), or become a team captain. Not a runner? No problem! Every donation, big or small, makes a difference. Support our cause today and help us spread awareness, one step (or dollar! ) at a time! Help Us Close The Loop: Refer Friends & Earn a Refund! Want to make an even bigger impact at the Close The Loop 5k for Breast Reconstruction Awareness? It's simple: invite your friends, family, and colleagues to join you! This year, we're excited to offer referral rewards! Share your unique referral code, and when five people register using your code, you'll receive a $40 refund on your registration fee! That's right, running for a cause can actually save you money! Help us spread awareness, build an even stronger community, and reach our fundraising goals. The more, the merrier (and the more funds raised for Breast Reconstruction Awareness)! Share your referral code today and let's Close The Loop together!