Race Archive

The Salvation Army of Greater Houston proudly presents…
The Annual Christmas in July 5K, 10K & Kids Reindeer Dash — Benefitting The Salvation Army of Greater Houston!

Lace up your sneakers and get ready to run for hope. Join us Saturday, July 25, 2026 at TC Jester Park, 4201 TC Jester Blvd, Houston, TX 77018.

This isn’t just a summer race — it’s a head start on Christmas for thousands of local families in need.

Ignite your patriotic spirit for America 250 with the Firecracker 5K! Produced by The Woodlands Township Parks & Recreation Department, and sanctioned by USA Track and Field (USATF), this one-time-only footrace will light up The Woodlands Waterway on July 2, 2026. With a scenic route and friendly competition, this chip-timed course is a great way to kick off your Independence Day festivities in The Woodlands. Book your hotel stay now to turn your holiday run into an unforgettable weekend getaway!

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.

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!

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

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.

We wanted to have an event that brought the community together, told Graeme’s story, celebrated other heart babies, and raised money to support heart families by funding life-saving congenital heart defect research.

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 Wild 5K –  —  Hosted by: Runner’s High Club — Benefit: Special Olympics Texas & Girls on the Run Greater Houston

Kids run(12 and under) ~.6 mile and starts at 7:10am,  all kids receive a medal, tank, sunglasses, socks and custom bib-parents welcome to run/walk with child!

NEW! All kids receive a cool super hero cape and mask!

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/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!)

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!