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The first weekend of June brought a lighter race calendar, but runners still had two opportunities to lace up their shoes and race. From the opening event of the Houston Summer Series to a family-focused fundraiser supporting NICU families, the June 6-7 weekend showcased both fun competition and community.
Lemonade Dash Kicks Off the Houston Summer Series
The annual Lemonade Dash served as Race No. 1 of the Houston Summer Series. Participants ran both 10K and 5K distances, with several impressive performances winning.
In the men’s 10K, Blake Mankin claimed the overall victory in 35:09. John Neal finished second in 39:00, while Carlos Garcia rounded out the top three in 39:11.
The women’s 10K race featured a strong battle at the front, with Jenna Robinson taking first place in 40:06. Carley Flanders finished second in 41:24, followed by Brianna Trevizo in third at 41:42.
The men’s 5K was won by David Guia, who crossed the finish line in 16:46. Luke Miller earned second place in 19:04, while Caleb Lowry secured third in 19:17.
On the women’s side, Micayla Oniskey captured the 5K title with a winning time of 19:30. Rachel Sullivan finished second in 20:35, and Michelle Snell completed the podium in 21:06.
Miles for Miracles 5K Supports NICU Families
The Miles for Miracles 5K brought runners together for a cause at MacGregor Park, raising awareness and support for NICU families throughout the Houston area.
In the women’s race, Alyssa Maltby earned the overall victory in 20:43. Mariel Koh finished second in 24:29, and Hannah McDermett claimed third place with a time of 25:01.
Ezra Richards led the men’s field with a winning time of 23:24. Weijiang Tang finished just three seconds behind in 23:27, while DeMarcus Spencer placed third in 24:13.
Looking Ahead
While the first weekend of June featured only two races, Houston’s summer racing calendar is just getting started. The Lemonade Dash officially launched another Houston Summer Series season, and runners can look forward to more opportunities throughout June and July to stay active. Visit our Houston Racing Calendar to find your next race.
