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Wildflower takes place over two days with a range of standard and unique race distances. This is a beautiful single-track trail system in the Texas Hill Country. The trail will take you through sections of pine, sand, rock, rolling climbs, and fun descents. The scenery allows you to see the fire-struck forest from 2011 as well as the rebirth of the Lost Pines in the area.

A Great Option for a Trail Race

Review of Wildflower Trail Run

This race is so much fun and a great option for anyone who wants to try out a trail race. There are so many different options for distances, and it’s not too far from Houston. It’s a great time!

Jane

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A Great Option for a Trail Race

April 29, 2026

Review of Wildflower Trail Run

This race is so much fun and a great option for anyone who wants to try out a trail race. There are so many different options for distances, and it’s not too far from Houston. It’s a great time!

Jane

Texas’ Hottest trail race, the Habanero Hundred was born from a summer long-run gone wrong (ask Race Director Cal) and is now one of the largest trail races in the state, held in August every year with options for many distances and the marquee event being the 100-mile distance.

The relay option will also allow you to run with a team, friends, or family to complete this monumental task. In the first year of the event, we only had ONE finisher in the 100 Mile event, Julie Schmal! Ever since we have put our 100mi finishers’ names printed on the back of the next year’s shirt. Between 2015 and 2024 there have only been 162 finishes of the Habanero Hundred 100mi.

Are you up for the challenge? Maybe start with one of our shorter solo distances or join a team in the highly competitive relay events for either the 100km or 100mi distance relays.

We love the 4th so much that we start celebrating Independence Day the week before!! Join us for the 10th annual Independence Day 8K! Freedom is a wonderful thing!

This also happens to be the 6th race in the Houston Holiday Series!

Join the fight against hunger by participating in Montgomery County Food Bank’s annual Outrun Hunger event, featuring a 8K & 5K Trail Run | 1K Color Dash : Presented By H-E-B. The event’s proceeds benefit Montgomery County Food Bank’s programs for children, seniors, and families facing hunger in Montgomery County. This community-wide event offers summer fun for all ages. All event long at the Party Pavilion, you’ll enjoy music, food trucks, photo ops, a kids zone, and more. We encourage all participants to set up a fundraiser to make your impact go even further. Every $1 raised provides up to 4 meals. Let’s make a colorful dash into summer!

Bellaire Trolley Run is back again on Saturday, April 11, 2026! Earlybird registration opens December 30. 

The Brazos Bend course is the fastest trail in Texas trail running. The course is 99.9% flat, and the only hill is 10 feet. Other than that you will be running on flat surfaces that move from hard crushed rock, soft hiking trails under tree canopy, and easy horse trails. Conditions in the Spring are typically warm and humid but can still start with some cooler mornings. Brazos Bend is a spectacular State Park located just South of Houston/Sugar Land and is most known for its abundance of birds and American Alligators among other wildlife. The gators are a part of our race, there has never been an incident in the park. Enjoy them on your run, from a distance, and you may get some unique race photos!

This course runs along the water at surfside beach on the hard packed sand.

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50k Race, 7am, 3 loops 5 mile out+back

26.2M Race, 7:30am am start, 6.55 out back 2x

13.1M Race, 8:00 am start, 6.55 out and back

10K Race, 8:30 am start, 3.1 out/back

5K Race, 8:30 am start, 1.55 out/back

For more than 25 years, the Alexandria Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has supported scholarships and educational initiatives across the greater Houston area. Each year, the ‘06K Race extends that mission through charitable giving. In 2026, proceeds will support local Autism nonprofits Hope for Three and Seensory and Me Ministries, organizations dedicated to serving individuals with Autism and their families through advocacy, education, and inclusive programming.

To honor those who have died by suicide and those who are forever affected by suicide, the 3rd annual Poppy’s Run For Life will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2026. 

All proceeds from the row will be donated to the suicide prevention and awareness programs and services at Alexander JFS and the Montrose Center.  

Poppy’s Run for Life is recognized as a 501(c) 3 charity by the IRS.  

The 49th running of the Bayou City Classic 10K, Texas’ oldest 10K race, will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 8AM (Hand-Cycle/Pushrim start is 7:50AM). The 5K Fun Run/Walk will start at 8:20AM (Hand-Cycle/Pushrim start is 8:15AM).

The event takes place in the heart of downtown Houston (Hermann Square adjacent to City Hall). This is a family-friendly, all-inclusive event. We invite EVERYONE to participate. Wheelchair/Pushrim participants are welcomed and encouraged. Full race details at http://www.bayoucityclassic.org.

2025 represents our 13th year of spreading holiday cheer through running! Join us on Saturday, December 20th, 2025 as we celebrate the 8th day of Christmas with 8 maids a-milking!

The Houston Harriers are hosting the 2nd Annual Coach Andy Stewart’s 30K & 10K race in Sugar Land at the Sugar Land Town Square on Sunday, December 13th. More information to come in the months ahead!