Houston Running Race Calendar

Start and finish at Galveston’s R.A. Apffel East Beach Park. Run entirely on sand, the Sand Crab is an adventure under the stars on a beautiful Galveston Beach at night! All races are chip timed including the Kid’s K. The Sand Crab starts on beautiful East Beach and runs west for 3.1 or 1.55 miles (depending on the event), then turns back to the finish. The course is marked with led lights. Runners are required to run with a flashlight or head lamp. The Kid’s K will start at 8 pm. Parents are welcome to run with kids free of charge. The 5K/10K will start at 8:30PM. The 5K run is very walker friendly with a 2hr cut off. The 10K is walkable but will share the 2 hr cut off. 10K runners must be at the 3.1 mile turnaround within 1 hour. There are 2 waterstops with sports drink and water hit 2X ea for the 10K and 1 hit 2X for the 5K.

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The Keller Williams Premier Katy Labor Day 5K and Kids K race (formerly known as Back to School 5K) will be held on Labor Day, Monday September 7, 2026 at the Villagio Town Center in Cinco Ranch. The 5K will be a chipped timed race on a certified course with all proceeds benefiting The Ballard House and Ainsley's Angels. All registrants will receive a race shirt and a chipped bib. Registrants that sign up after August 13th are not guaranteed to receive a race shirt, or to receive a shirt in their preferred size. We will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate shirts and shirt sizes for all entries up to race day. Awards will be given for overall winners, masters winners and age group awards for 10-year age groups. The Kids 1K race will not be a timed event but it will be full of fun and participants will receive a prize at the end for finishing.

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2026 RACE UPDATES & HIGHLIGHTS

1) Part of the Run Houston Race Series!

2) Runner’s choice unisex event shirt or upgrade to a women’s cut tank top or the valor blue style

3) The 1st race of the Fall Haul Challenge

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Ready to log some miles for a purpose? Join us for the 41st Annual UNCF South Texas – Houston Walk/Run for Education—a high-energy 5K (3.1 miles) where every step supports students and historically Black colleges and universities.

This is a non-timed, all-paces-welcome event, perfect whether you’re chasing a personal goal, enjoying a casual jog, or walking with friends. The vibe is electric, the course is accessible, and the impact is real. Bring your crew, rep your team, and be part of a long-standing tradition that fuels futures. Run or walk—just don’t miss your chance to make every mile matter!

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Join us for a 3K walk or 5K run as we work to forward our mission to provide long-term care for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our human trafficking survivors.

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Join our fight to raise awareness, funds, and hope through the 14th Annual Head for the Cure 5K – Houston! Funds raised through this event will locally benefit brain tumor research at MD Anderson Brain & Spine Center, Path to Hope, and other national brain cancer programs, education, and initiatives. 

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When you join the St. Jude Walk, every stride you take brings us closer to a cure.

Every step helps save lives.

Register today to help cure childhood cancer.

As the community event for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the St. Jude Walk is where we unite supporters across the country to provide hope and healing for families during their toughest times. Regardless of your pace or path — whether you choose to walk, skip, hop or stroll — when you join the St. Jude Walk, you're taking steps to help cure childhood cancer.

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This year’s race will be in-person or virtual run/walk consisting of a 5K / 10K on Saturday, September 19th in scenic downtown Conroe, TX.  The registration fee will include a custom t-shirt commemorating the event, which will be available during packet pickup at Fleet Feet located at 1925 Hughes Landing Blvd Ste 900 in The Woodlands, TX 77380 on September 17th from 10 am to 5 pm; at the Woodforest National Bank located at 400 West Davis on Friday September 18th from 9 am to 5:00 pm; and race day morning from 6 am to 7:45 am.  As always, net proceeds will benefit the Woodforest Charitable Foundation®.  To learn more about this event or the Woodforest Charitable Foundation, please visit our website at: https://www.woodforest.com/woodforest-cares/community-support/woodforest-bank-charity-run/

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Step into the lineup for the 2nd Annual 'Space Cowboys 5K & Kids Run' on Sept. 19th—if you have what it takes!

Step up to the plate, Houston—it’s time to run it back even bigger!

After a completely SOLD OUT inaugural year, the 'Sugar Land Space Cowboys 5K': Presented by Houston Methodist is back on Saturday, September 19th—and Year #2 is set to be even more electric. This isn’t just a race—it’s a full ballpark experience. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the stands, grab your crew and get ready for a high-energy morning that finishes ON THE FIELD near home plate.

With last year’s event selling out and demand already building, this year will be just as exclusive—only 2,500 registration spots are available, and they won’t last long so act fast and claim your spot in the lineup! 

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The LifeGift 2nd Chance Run honors organ, eye, and tissue donors in 109 Texas counties in North, Southeast, and West Texas.

While celebrating the lives saved and offering hope to those still waiting, the event raises awareness of the need for organ, eye, and tissue donation across the state.

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Born from the tragedy of 9/11, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation carries forward a legacy of courage and heroism. Built upon the mantra, “While we have time, LET US DO GOOD,” the Foundation supports our nation’s fallen and catastrophically injured first responders, military heroes, and their families.

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This family-friendly event brings our community together to improve and save lives from prostate cancer. Throughout the day, we celebrate survivors, support patients and caregivers, and remember those we’ve lost while keeping the energy high with activities for all ages, including kid-friendly stations.

Register & Fundraise: Create your page today to start earning exclusive ZERO recognition rewards.
Share Your “Why”: Tag @zerocancer and use #ZERORunWalk or #ZEROProstateCancer to share what motivates you.
Get Your Sign: Stop by the ZERO table on event day for a handheld sign for photos, or print one in advance to share on your social channels.

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5k/10k/Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!

1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!

The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

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Galveston Island is a seafood lover’s paradise all year round, but this September, Yaga’s Entertainment will bring foodies a little taste of heaven at the Galveston Island Shrimp Festival.

Featuring some of the best shrimp gumbo the Gulf Coast has to offer, the cook-off will be held in the Historic Strand District beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

This event will also feature the Shrimp Scamper 5k Fun Run, Ron Hoover Boat Show, vendor exhibits, and live music! Click here to view the full festival schedule.

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BISD is excited for our 4th Annual BISD Family 5K Run/Walk & Kids 1K Fun Run benefiting the health and wellness of our BISD teachers and staff!  Please join us for our Fun Run fundraiser featuring a chip timed 5K and Kids Fun Run.

The BISD Family 5k FUN run is a timed event, however it is an event for everyone of every ability. It's your event to enjoy as you wish! So don't worry about finishing times (unless you want to) - just come along to enjoy the day!

Date/Time: Saturday September 27th. Kids run 7:30 am, 5K at conclusion of the Kids Run

Parking: Brazoswood High School Student parking lot

All runners will receive the official 2025 participant race shirt and finishers medal. *Must register by Monday, September 9th to guarantee your shirt.  

Please visit our sponsors and vendors at the BISD Wellness Fair located in the CTE Center after the race!

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JHead for the Cure 5K - Houston
 
Annual Head for the Cure - Houston
More Details Coming Soon!

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Join us downtown at Sam Houston Park and experience our Komen Houston Race for the Cure 5K along Allen Parkway with the city skyline as a beautiful backdrop! Whether you walk, run or participate virtually, ending breast cancer needs all of us.

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Join us on October 17, 2026, for the 14th annual Child Advocates Superhero Run at CITYCENTRE Houston! Dust off those capes, grab your sidekicks, and be a hero for the day. The chip-timed 5K run starts at 8am, followed by the 1K run at 9am. Race awards ceremony and costume raffle will follow the 1K event. Come out and have a great time running, walking or spectating for Child Advocates!

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JOIN US FOR THE SWEETEST HALF IN TEXAS!
The Houston Methodist Sugar Land Half Marathon offers tons of easy parking, a convenient start/finish line, and a post-race celebration for the entire family. The course is a single loop with almost all right turns, and it's widely regarded as one of the most beautiful courses in the Houston Area. The course is mostly flat and fast with a plentiful amount of water/Gatorade cheer stations along the way to hydrate and energize you all morning long. Upon reaching the finish line, you'll receive a one-of-a-kind medal and enjoy delicious food, live music, awards, and an overall amazing experience! Sign up today to join in the fun! 

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SPACE CITY 10 MILER AND 2 PERSON RELAY AND 5K

Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 7 am

University of Houston – Clear Lake Campus
635 Bayou Road West, Houston, TX 77058

HARRA FALL SERIES EVENT! Individual and 2-person relay

Certified course. One loop through the beautiful Clear Lake area with the start and finish at UH Clear Lake campus.

NOTE: This year we are offering a bare-bones option. No-shirt and no-medal for $15 discount on 10 Miler and Relay and $10 discount on 5k race.

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Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 7 am

University of Houston – Clear Lake Campus
635 Bayou Road West, Houston, TX 77058

HARRA FALL SERIES EVENT! Individual and 2-person relay

Certified course. One loop through the beautiful Clear Lake area with the start and finish at UH Clear Lake campus.

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Let's show Houston, TX what inclusion is all about! Run/Roll in this virtual event with us! 

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This year marks the 41st Annual Houston Heights Fun Run hosted by the Houston Heights Association.  The Houston Heights Fun Run will be held on Saturday October 10, 2026! The event started in 1985 and despite everything, has not missed a year!

This is 1st and foremost a Fun Run that brings the community together for a fun morning with family, friends and neighbors.

For those interested in racing hard and trying to set a personal record, this race is also for you!🔥The 10K and 5K races are both USATF Certified and the codes are TX17062LAB and TX17061LAB, respectively.

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The Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas 10-mile race, 3.1 Armadillo Run 5K, and One 4 Texas Kids' Fun Run through The Woodlands will be held Saturday, October 10, 2026, beginning at Northshore Park. These races are produced by The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department.

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Zeal Rum Runners Race Series is a high-energy, community-powered timed event featuring a 10k, 5k, and Kids 1k for runners of all ages and experience levels. From the electric start line to the unforgettable finish-line celebration, every detail is designed to leave you inspired, connected, and already planning your return. Join us for the 2nd Annual Zeal Rum Runners and experience the race everyone will be talking about.

Of course, your experience wouldn’t be complete without a celebratory finish-line Zeal Premium Rum cocktail (21+) or refreshing mocktail, a custom finisher medal, official race T-shirt, and the race swag we’re known for: the ULTIMATE Zeal Rum Runners swag bags for every participant.

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Lace Up for a Cause! The 9th Annual OutRun Hunger 5K is Back! 🏃‍♀️
Hosted by Harvest Green by Johnson Development and Benefiting East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry

Join us for a fun and meaningful morning of fitness, family, and community impact at the OutRun Hunger 5K — where every step helps support families in Fort Bend County. Whether you’re chasing a personal record or enjoying a stroll with the kids, this event is designed for all ages and abilities.

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Join us downtown at Sam Houston Park and experience our Komen Houston Race for the Cure 5K along Allen Parkway with the city skyline as a beautiful backdrop! Whether you walk, run or participate virtually, ending breast cancer needs all of us.

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This year marks the 41st Annual Houston Heights Fun Run hosted by the Houston Heights Association.  The Houston Heights Fun Run will be held on Saturday October 10, 2026! The event started in 1985 and despite everything, has not missed a year!

This is 1st and foremost a Fun Run that brings the community together for a fun morning with family, friends and neighbors.

For those interested in racing hard and trying to set a personal record, this race is also for you!🔥The 10K and 5K races are both USATF Certified and the codes are TX17062LAB and TX17061LAB, respectively.

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Your favorite Thanksgiving Day running tradition continues. 

Each year, thousands of people join us in Uptown Houston where The Galleria is for this event, from experienced runners to those just starting out, as well as families and friends who have made this an annual Thanksgiving tradition. 

Multiple race types are available, including a 10K Run/Walk, 5K Run/Walk, Kids Run , and a Virtual choice.

The Lake Jackson Turkey Trot is a 5K/10K run/walk held on Thanksgiving morning to benefit the Lake Jackson Intermediate and Rasco Middle School Bands.

The La Porte By the Bay Half Marathon starts from Sylvan Beach Park by the water, proceeding through La Porte streets and on to the Fred Hartman Bridge, one of the most beautiful and unique structures in Texas. The race finishes at Five Points Plaza where the post-race party awaits with amazing food and cold beer, awards and good times with family, fellow runners and friends. All finishers will receive a medal.

Each season comes to an end with a celebratory 5K. This closing event gives program participants of all abilities a tangible sense of accomplishment. Crossing the finish line instills confidence through completion and is a joyful moment program participants always remember! Everyone in our program receives a commemorative medal to celebrate this incredible achievement.

Join us for the 10th Annual Autism Speaks Houston 8K/5K/1K on Saturday, November 15, at Saint Arnold Brewing Company or wherever you are, to show your support for people with autism. Your fundraising efforts will empower our work to promote solutions for the needs of people with autism and their families – including those in urgent need of resources right now – and fuel our continued commitment to create a kinder, more inclusive world for people with autism.

Don’t want to get up early on Thanksgiving Day? The Great Houston Pie Run is for you! Join us on Saturday, November 22nd, 2025, enjoy a beer, your own mini-pie, a fast race, and best of all – no guilt for sleeping in on Thanksgiving Day!​

Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k! A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.

The 40th Annual Houston 25K is the third of three races in the Houston Marathon Warm-up Series, which gives runners who are planning to run the Houston Marathon checkpoints to gauge their training status. HMSA hosts the Houston 25K, 10 Mile & 5K to support runners of all ages and paces.

Kick off your Thanksgiving celebration with a healthy and fun-filled event at the Houston Turkey Dash in Houston, Texas! Whether you’re an experienced runner or just looking for a great way to spend time with family and friends, this event has something for everyone. Choose from a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, or the Family 1K, and enjoy a scenic course, long or short, and celebrate gratitude for the time spent with family and friends.

A local Thanksgiving morning tradition, YMCA Run Thru the Woods has supported local non-profits with the goal of strengthening The Woodlands, Spring and Oak Ridge communities for 35 years. The event brings thousands of community members together for entertainment and run/walks designed for all ages. Over the years, more than $3.5 million dollars has been raised. 

What better way to give thanks and celebrate this Thanksgiving, than a morning with your closest friends and family! Run, Eat and Give Thanks! Pearland, Texas – a quiet town just outside of Houston, come and join us for the 9th Annual Pearland Turkey Trot!

The Lake Jackson Turkey Trot is a 5K/10K run/walk held on Thanksgiving morning to benefit the Lake Jackson Intermediate and Rasco Middle School Bands.

1) Join us at the 11th Annual Cypress Half Marathon & 5K presented by Houston Methodist!
2) Runner’s choice unisex event shirt or soft-feel polyester pullover
3) Part of the Run Houston! Fall Haul Running Challenge

Come join us for the Thanksgiving morning Addi’s Faith Turkey Day 5k & Kids Wishbone 1K as we celebrate a community in support of finding a cure for pediatric cancer!

Celebrate Veterans Day with our Freedom Run! Kick off the weekend with a fun 5K, 10K, or Half-Marathon with friends and family in deep gratitude for the Veterans who have sacrificed so much for our freedom.

You can raise funds for a charity of choice (Optional). 100% of the net funds raised will go towards your cause of choice. 

Hermann Park Conservancy’s Run in the Park, powered by Reliant,is back for its 22nd year!

Runners can choose to attend the in-person race, or run from the comfort of your own home virtually! Taking place on November 8, 2025 participants will be able to run – or walk – to support the efforts of the Conservancy. All proceeds from Run in the Park go towards the crucial work needed to maintain Hermann Park, which is an essential outdoor space for our community.

This is a fast, fun course perfect for runners, walkers, and strollers. It is a chance to come out on a cool November morning and enjoy the spirit of gratitude while knowing the race entries you have purchased will change the lives of disadvantaged women all over Houston.

Our After Party will have fun music, awards, and a raffle. Breakfast provided! Bring your family for the Kid's K and enjoy a beautiful walk/run and around a peaceful lake. See you there!

Experience Downtown Houston’s Thanksgiving morning tradition—The Turkey Trot presented by Saint Arnold Brewing Company! Run, jog, or walk the 5K, 10K, or 1-Mile Turkey Trot course along the stunning Downtown Houston Skyline and kick off your holiday with purpose.

Join us for the first annual Turkey Trek Tomball! We have a 5K and a kid's mile.

By participating in the YMCA Turkey Dash 2025, you’ll be making a positive impact in our community. All proceeds from the event directly support the Katy community, funding scholarships to ensure that everyone can access YMCA memberships and programs.