Race Archive

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!

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.

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.

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!

Each season comes to an end with a celebratory 5K. This closing event gives program participants of all abilities a tangible sense of accomplishment. Crossing the finish line instills confidence through completion and is a joyful moment program participants always remember! Everyone in our program receives a commemorative medal to celebrate this incredible achievement.

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.

All participants will receive a Firecracker Trek water bottle as their finisher medal.

Awards will be given to:

5K
Top 3 overall male and female

Kids’ Mile
Top 3 overall male and female

Old timer award

Dead last finisher award

We are very excited to see all of our friends back at The Pear Run! Whether you’re a runner, a sponsor or a volunteer, we’ve got a place for you.

Every Memoridal Day we meet at the Town Center Park in Kingwood to honor those who gave it all for our freedoms by completing/competing in one of two Hero Races: MURPH / LOREDO, or a Half-Marathon / 5K/10k … 10 and Under fun: Kids Mini-Salute (short mini hero race).

This Cinco de Mayo, challenge yourself and celebrate resilience, community, and culture with the Cinco de Mayo Run Against All Odds! Whether you’re running for fun or for fitness, this event is all about pushing limits and embracing the spirit of overcoming obstacles—just like the holiday itself! There’s no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting!

The 2nd Annual Operation Ruck the Bayou will be hosted on Saturday, May 16th, 2026 at Saint Arnold Brewery in Houston, TX. This event will support The Joshua Chamberlain Society’s Houston Chapter.

After a hiatus since 2020, we’re bringing this fan favorite event back bigger and better than ever. Join us at Karbach Brewing Company for a fun-filled, chip-timed 5K and 10K that is the perfect way to kick off your rodeo festivities.

Dust off your boots and don your best western wear or rodeo clown costume. The more flair, the better. The flat and fast course starts at 9:00 a.m., making it an ideal race for all paces.

Every participant will receive a finisher medal, event t-shirt, and FREE beer at the finish for participants 21 and over. Stick around after the race for Singo Bingo in the Biergarten (8:00 a.m. to NOON), plus brunch at Karbach Restaurant and Patio and Pizza and Pints, both opening at 10:00 a.m. on race day.