Race Archive

The Yuri’s Fun Run Houston is part of an annual worldwide celebration that commemorates the first human in space, Yuri Gagarin, as well as the first orbital flight of the US Space Shuttle. Both these pioneering events took place on April 12th – in 1961 and 1981 respectively. As such, our race is always run on, or close to, the 12th April, and is often held in conjunction with a Family Space Day celebration with interactive booths, displays and simple water rocket demonstrations. Yuri’s Night celebrations around the world fuel public interest in space exploration, technology, and the aerospace industry.

Featuring a 5k/10k/10k-Relay/Kids Dash in partnership with Fuzzy’s Tacos & Margs and along the beautiful Kingwood Greenbelt Trails – sign up NOW and don’t miss this one of a kind event!! So, lace-up your kicks, put on your best Cinco de Mayo/Taco gear and come join us for the tastiest race of the year!!

Register the whole family, come early and enjoy all of the pre-race fun.

After your race you can sit back and enjoy your Fuzzy’s Taco Awesomeness!!

The Texas Bud Heat Wave 5 Mile Run / Texas Bud Heat Wave 5K
Date: July 4, 2026
Start Time: 7AM – 5K/5 Miler
Start/Finish: Wismer Distributing, 13827 I-10 East Frontage Road, Mont Belvieu TX 77523

Run Free. Run Proud.
Celebrate America’s independence with the July 4th Freedom Run — where every stride honors liberty, courage, and the spirit of freedom.
Whether you walk, jog, or race your heart out, come together to move for what unites us all.

There’s no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting!

5K/10K/Half- Marathon & Relay 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!)

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!

Everyone needs a little FIESTA!

We are always looking for a reason to celebrate! Join us for the inaugural Cinco Cinco 5K on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026! Dress in your best fiesta wear, come run, have a drink, experience the Cinco de Mayo market hosted by Karbach Brewing Co … need we say more?

​This also happens to be the 4th race in the Houston Holiday Series!

Every mile carries Hope.
Join us as we run, walk, and move with purpose—raising support for NICU families and honoring the strength of our smallest fighters. One step. One mile. Countless miracles.

Join us for a fun-filled outdoor run and community celebration honoring America’s 250th birthday. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to take part in the Patriot Run 5K, followed by a lively Food Festival featuring great local eats, outdoor entertainment, and family-friendly activities.
Come celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with movement, music, and patriotic fun for everyone!

Southern Star 5K IS NOW MOVING TO B52 5K

Sadly, Southern Star has announced they are closing at the end of June and cannot host the event. Starts and finishes at the very cool, very hip B52 Brewing Co. One water stop at the 1.5 mile point will be manned by Toys for Tots. Walker friendly! Once you’re done running, hit the tasting area to collect your souvenir pint glass and enjoy up to four 8-oz. tastings of B52 beer!

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