Race Archive

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, June 6th, 2026 for the 6th Annual Lemonade Dash. This sweet race is the 1st 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!

Big Rivers Waterpark proudly presents… the 2nd Annual Big Rivers Splash & Dash — Benefitting the TANGO2 Research Foundation!

Lace up your sneakers and get ready to make a splash for a cause that hits close to home. Join us Saturday, June 13th 2026 for the Big Rivers Splash & Dash, where every step you take supports critical research and awareness for TANGO2 — a rare genetic disorder that’s personally impacted the Galland family, owners of Big Rivers.

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 Us for the Inaugural Katy Pride Fun Run!

Lace up and get ready to Chase the Rainbow: Stride with Pride on June 13, 2026, at John Paul Landing Park in Katy, Texas!

Celebrate community, inclusion, and pride while helping raise funds and awareness for Katy Pride’s mission. Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, this event is all about coming together and showing our colors with joy and unity.

1) Bomb pops at the finish line
2) Finish waving the American Flag above your head
3) Flat & fast course to chase a PR

A sweet treat in the summer heat!

Join us on Saturday, August 8th, 2026 for the 7th annual Watermelon Dash. This sweet race is the 3rd 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!

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!)

Welcome to the ultimate test of endurance and spirit, The Summer Meltdown Half Marathon! Set against the picturesque backdrop of Texas’ stunning parks, this exhilarating race kicks off at 7am, offering a fresh start to your summer day. As the golden sun rises, casting a warm glow over the landscape, you’ll embark on a journey through some of the most beautiful and serene natural settings Texas has to offer.

The race route winds through lush, shaded trails, alongside sparkling rivers, and across rolling hills, providing both a challenge and a feast for the eyes. Despite the early start, the notorious Texas heat will make its presence felt, adding an extra layer of intensity to your run. But fear not, for the course is dotted with well-stocked aid stations, ensuring you stay hydrated and energized as you push your limits.

Your favorite Thanksgiving Day running tradition continues. 

Each year, thousands of people join us in Uptown Houston where The Galleria is for this event, from experienced runners to those just starting out, as well as families and friends who have made this an annual Thanksgiving tradition. 

Multiple race types are available, including a 10K Run/Walk, 5K Run/Walk, Kids Run , and a Virtual choice.

Experience Downtown Houston’s Thanksgiving morning tradition—The Turkey Trot presented by Saint Arnold Brewing Company! Run, jog, or walk the 5K, 10K, or 1-Mile Turkey Trot course along the stunning Downtown Houston Skyline and kick off your holiday with purpose.

Hermann Park Conservancy’s Run in the Park, powered by Reliant,is back for its 23rd year!

Runners can choose to attend the in-person race, or run from the comfort of your own home virtually! Taking place on November 2026 participants will be able to run – or walk – to support the efforts of the Conservancy. All proceeds from Run in the Park go towards the crucial work needed to maintain Hermann Park, which is an essential outdoor space for our community.