Houston Running Race Calendar

Grab your buns and get ready — it’s time to ketchup with your friends at The Wiener Run!
Join us this May for a hilarious, high-energy, springtime celebration of running, picnics, and pups — complete with a free hot dog and beverage at the finish line! 🐾🌸

This isn’t just a run — it’s a full-on BBQ bash with a side of community love. We’re proud to partner with a local wiener dog rescue group, to help fund their rescue operations. We’ll also be collecting dog food, toys, and treats for our four-legged friends — so bring a bag and show some puppy love!

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.

THIS IS NOT YOUR AVERAGE 5K….This high-energy 5K team challenge puts three-person teams head-to-head against others in timed competition where strength, wit, and teamwork matter as much as speed. Teams race in multiple competitive heats, completing 3 laps around the 1.05 mile course. At the end of every lap, teams face a physical or mental challenge that must be completed before moving on. See the Race Info section for more information.

Push through fatigue. Rely on your teammates. Stay sharp under pressure. Every decision, every rep, every step counts. Whether you’re chasing the podium or testing your limits, this challenge demands focus, resilience, and unity. Assemble your Squad. Run hard. Execute the challenges. Advance as one!

This event is Fundraising for Hope For Three, an Autism Advocacy charity that supports families raising children with Autism. Please visit the donation tab at the top of the page for more information an how you can help support.

This is the 57th running of the oldest race in Texas. You can boast on Sunday morning that you ran on the same track as Olympic Medalists Clayton Murphy and Matt Centrowitz and that you finished at the same time as Houston’s premier runners. Run as many RPMs (laps) as you please in 33:20. Pre-LP lbs. weigh-in for Clydesdales and Rubens. The racecourse is around a beautiful 400 meter bouncy synthetic track – no asphalt or concrete or potholes! Run at Rice University. By arriving early or staying late, the rare opportunity exists to actually watch some of Houston’s best runners.

2026 RACE UPDATES & HIGHLIGHTS
1) Join us at the 12th Annual Clear Lake 5K,10K & Kids K
2) Runner’s choice unisex event shirt or women’s cut tank top (Tank top is a $5 upgrade)
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.

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!

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.

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).

Every mile carries Hope.
Join us as we run, walk, and move with purpose—raising support for NICU families and honoring the strength of our smallest fighters. One step. One mile. Countless miracles.

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!

Join the Fight: Breast Cancer Run! 🎀
Together, we can raise awareness and funds to support those affected by breast cancer.
Enjoy a spirited day filled with community, inspiration, and hope. Let’s unite for a cause that touches us all and run for a future without breast cancer! Sign up now and help us make a lasting impact!

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

This event starts and finishes at No Label Brewery and runs the streets east of downtown Katy, TX. Walker friendly! Once you’re done running, hit the tasting area to collect your souvenir pint glass and enjoy up to four 8-oz. tastings of No Label beer!

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

On Juneteenth, we remember resilience, honor progress, and run toward a brighter future. Join the Juneteenth Day Run — an event that celebrates freedom, community, and the unbreakable human spirit. Let’s make every mile matter.

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

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.

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!

Apollo 11 was the spaceflight that landed mission commander Neil Armstrong and pilot Buzz Aldrin, both American, on the lunar module Eagle on July 20, 1969, at 20:17 UTC. Armstrong became the first person to step onto the lunar surface six hours after landing on July 21 at 02:56:15 UTC; Aldrin joined him about 20 minutes later. Michael Collins piloted the command module Columbia alone in lunar orbit while they were on the Moon’s surface. [1]

About This Event: the Lunar Landing 5K is a great way to celebrate one of mankind’s greatest accomplishments.

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!

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!)

About the Run
This is about miles, not a 5K, not a fun run, and definitely no “K’s.” P2:3 Consulting Presents: The 2026 America Mile AMRAP Challenge in Baytown, TX. Built around one thing—the mile, repeated as many times as you can handle.

​On Independence Day from 2PM to 4PM, runners take on a 1-mile loop in a true AMRAP format (as many rounds as possible), pushing lap after lap through peak Texas heat. This isn’t about finishing a 5K, it’s about how many miles you can grind out when there are no shortcuts, no easing in, and no K’s to hide behind.

Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of America at the Patriot Run this 4th of July!
Join us for a fun-filled outdoor run and community celebration honoring America’s 250th birthday. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to take part in the Patriot Run 5K, followed by a lively Food Festival featuring great local eats, outdoor entertainment, and family-friendly activities.
Come celebrate Independence Day with movement, music, and patriotic fun for everyone!

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!

The Firecracker 4 is a 4-mile run and 2-mile walk.

Race Information
Date: Saturday July 4, 2026

Time: Start time 7:30 A.M.

Location: Dunbar Park

Address: 803 FM 2004, Lake Jackson, Texas 77566

Rad Racing Company proudly presents… the 3rd Annual Kingwood Texas 4th of July FREEDOM RUN!!
Lace’m-up, get your most patriotic gear on and come join us in Proclaiming Liberty at our 4th of July FREEDOM RUN SHOWDOWN ! This is a family-friendly event that takes place exclusively in Kingwood Texas at the Town Center Park with 4 distances: 8-mile, 4-mile, 2-mile and Kids Dash.
The course is a scenic run through the beautiful Kingwood Greenbelt trails. Our Races offer something for runners of every level - whether some healthy fun with friends/family/co-workers -OR- if you're more seasoned and looking to stretch your limits… Rad Racing's got you covered!

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.

Hey, Texas! Are You Ready to run for freedom?
 

This summer, gear up for the Texas Red, White and Blue Half Marathon—the most exhilarating race to hit the Lone Star State! Hosted by Bigfoot Running Company, this event will take you on a breathtaking journey through Texas’ stunning trails, showcasing all the natural beauty our state has to offer.