Race Archive

This is our nighttime party trail run just West of Houston at Stephen F. Austin State Park! The trails are wide and mainly gravel/dirt with a few quick elevation changes but a great trail run for beginners to advanced. 

​All runners will need both a light and hydration device as mandatory equipment. The trail will be marked with reflectors and ribbons. We are a cupless race so you must carry your own bottle/flask. Follow park instructions for parking along the right side of the park road, starting at the group dining hall event area and filling back from there. 

The group dining hall is where all the action happens; packet pickup, start/finish, spectator hang-out lawn with runners personal area, and our main aid station. A second water refill will be available at halfway at the road crossing. Extra lights and costumes are encouraged! Sunset is at 7:30 PM.

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.

Houston, get ready to run with your PEEPS® once again! The ‘Running With My PEEPS®’ 5K/10K series is making its 3rd annual stop in Houston this year. If you’re eggs-cited for Easter, join thousands from across the country who have completed this awesome holiday weekend kick-off event and show every “bunny” what you’re made of!

Step into a world of courage, chaos, and capes at the Heroes and Villains Half Marathon, where YOU decide—will you race for good or for mischief?
Join Bigfoot Running Company for a day of high-energy fun, amazing costumes, and heroic performances across multiple race distances. Whether you’re chasing glory in the Half Marathon or just out for a family-friendly 1 Mile run, you’ll experience all the festive energy Bigfoot events are known for:

Awesome medals for all finishers
Cool tees and custom swag
Live DJ announcing every runner
Epic Bigfoot Trophies for top finishers
High-energy staff & crowd support
Snacks and refreshments at the Race Rally Tent

Grab your favorite people, lace up your sneakers and join in 5k or 10k of fun at Ellington Airport. Runners, walkers and strollers are invited to ‘get their steps in’ on THE RUNWAY!!!

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

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.

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! 

Our In Her Shoes 5K Walk/Run celebrates the strength, resilience, and courage of the women and girls we serve and honors all women who have battled and overcome personal crisis.  Won’t you join us, and raise awareness of their stories as we walk/run in their names?

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.

Lace up, sweet tooths — the Dessert Dash is serving up miles of fun this March!
Join Bigfoot Running Company for a high-energy, sugar-sprinkled celebration where running meets pure indulgence. Whether you’re a donut dasher, cupcake cruiser, or cookie jogger, you’ll cross the finish line smiling… and ready for your dessert reward!
This isn’t just a race — it’s a full-on dessert party with photo ops, fun props, music, and a treat ticket waiting for you at the finish. 🍦✨

Beginning as a celebration of the opening of the Lake Houston Parkway bridge, Bridge Fest remains a well-loved community event for the Lake Houston area. Net proceeds directly benefit the local community through the support initiatives of both the Lake Houston Family YMCA and the Rotary Club of the Lake Houston Area.

The iconic BridgeFest event has supported Lake Houston area community for 35 years. With the goal of strengthening our community, the event brings hundreds of community members together for entertainment and run/walks designed for all ages. This year, the Lake Houston YMCA and The Rotary Club of the Lake Houston Area have joined together to make it a fun and impactful event!