Race Archive

The race supports brain cancer research and pediatric initiatives, recognizes brain tumor survivors, and remembers loved ones lost to this devastating disease.

Race-day activities include a 5K Run, 5K Walk, Family 1K, Survivor Stroll for brain tumor patients, and a lively post-race party for all participants. 5K Run participants are eligible to win awards, given to overall top male and female participants, and those who finish first in age-specific categories. Children receive medals. This is a certified race.

Honor, Remember, and Run for Freedom This Memorial Day, join us for the Memorial Day Freedom Run – a special event that combines a run with the powerful spirit of remembrance. Whether you’re running solo or with friends and family, this event honors the brave men and women who have sacrificed for our freedom.

Every mile you complete is a tribute to their courage and service. With scenic routes, motivating challenges, and a community united in purpose, the Memorial Day Freedom Run is more than just a race – it’s a meaningful way to pay respect while staying active.
Sign up today to celebrate freedom, remember our heroes, and run for a cause that matters. Together, we can make this Memorial Day unforgettable.

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

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!

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.

Started in 1978, this race began to benefit the Brenham High School Athletic program and did so for many years. Today, the run serves a broader community by fostering the physical health of and instilling good character in the youth of Washington County.

Run for the Youth of Washington County sponsors events like the Blue Bell Fun Run, and conducts and provides charitable and other non-profit programs and activities in Washington County. Brenham High School athletes serve as volunteers for the race

The 5th race in our Holiday Series! The Memorial Day 10K and 5K honors the men and women who have given their lives serving in the U.S. Military.

5k/10k/15k 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!)

Join the Houston Fourth Fest on July 4! The event will include a Road Race (5k, 9k, 17.76k, and Family 1.776k), Houston’s Beer Mile Championship, & Houston’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Championship.

1) Join us at the 10th annual Vintage Half Marathon, 5K & Kid’s K. Doughnuts at the finish line!

2) Runner’s choice unisex event shirt or women’s cut tank top

3) Part of the Run Houston! Spring Series

The Fit Foodie Family 5K & Kids’ 1K welcomes everyone, from two-year-old walkers with a parent to the most elite 5K runners.

Bring your family to Sugar Land Town Square on Memorial Day weekend for a morning of spring fitness, community, food, and fun.

Cross the finish line of the 5K or Kids’ 1K, grab your medal, and celebrate with a post-race party featuring live entertainment, recovery services, family activities, and plenty of delicious and useful items from our vendors. You earned it.

A sweet treat in the summer heat!

Join us on Saturday, July 11, 2026 for the 7th annual Popsicle Dash. This sweet race is the 2nd in a three-race series, all designed to keep you fit and refreshed this summer.

​The Summer Dash Series includes the Lemonade Dash, Popsicle Dash, and Watermelon Dash. All are great family events!

Come join us on Saturday, July 18, 2026, for a fantastic event in support of the Newspapers In Education program! Whether you prefer running, walking or jogging, the Press Run offers a certified 5K and 10K courses on Bay Street Park with stunning skyline views, plus an exciting Kids’ 1K in Texas City. Don’t miss the fun book character costume contest—there’s something for everyone! You can also check out dozens of vendor booths, listen to live music, and savor delicious food. This event promises to be an unforgettable experience, and we can’t wait to see you there!