Lunar Landing 5K & Kids 1K 2026

favorite eco-friendly mascot, Figgy the Squirrel! This beginner-friendly race is perfect for newbies and more experienced youth triathletes too—it's a great summer challenge with a side of outdoor fun.

🏊‍♀️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ The Course

Set in the scenic Stevenson Park, racers will dash through shaded trails lined with majestic oak trees and native Texas plants. You’ll swim in the pool, pedal past cheering volunteers, and run under a canopy of oaks.

Two Waves of Racing Fun:

We have two USAT age-based divisions, with appropriately sized courses for every level of racer:

🟢 Council Wave (Ages 6–10)

• 100-yard pool swim

• 2.8-mile bike

• 0.6-mile run

🔵 Mayor’s Wave (Ages 11–16)

• 200-yard pool swim

• 4.4-mile bike

• 1.5-mile run

Whether your athlete is a seasoned triathlete or is just getting started, the Figgy Kids Triathlon offers a safe, supportive, and fun environment for all.

🎉 Why You'll Love It:

• Fun, beginner-friendly race environment

• Beautiful, shaded park course

• Real race swag for all participants

• Great summer challenge before the school year starts

🐿 Who is Figgy?

Figgy the Squirrel is the official mascot of Friendswood’s Keep Friendswood Beautifulinitiative. We’re excited to encourage environmental awareness and a love for our local parks—just like the things Figgy stands for. 🌳♻️

Let’s race under the oaks and keep Friendswood beautiful—Figgy would approve! 🐿🌎

2-person relay

Certified course. One loop through the beautiful Clear Lake area with the start and finish at UH Clear Lake campus.

NOTE: This year we are offering a bare-bones option. No-shirt and no-medal for $15 discount on 10 Miler and Relay and $10 discount on 5k race.

10 Miler Pricing:

• $50 - Early Bird Special (11/3/2025 - 11/9/2025)

• $60 - 3/1/2026 - 7/31/2026

• $65 - 8/1/2026 - 8/31/2026

• $70 - 9/1/2026 -10/8/2026

• $75- Packet Pickup and Race Day

2-Person Relay Pricing:

• $80 - Early Bird Special (11/3/2025 - 11/9/2025)

• $90 - 3/1/2026 - 7/31/2026

• $95 - 8/1/2026 - 8/31/2026

• $100 - 9/1/2026 -10/8/2026

• $105- Packet Pickup and Race Day

5K Pricing:

• $30 - Early Bird Special (11/3/2025 - 11/9/2025)

• $40 - 3/1/2026 - 7/31/2026

• $45 - 8/1/2026 - 8/31/2026

• $50 - 9/1/2026 -10/8/2026

• $55- Packet Pickup and Race Day

Relays can be registered at one time or separately. The first registrant will pay the fee for the entire relay.

Overall Cash AWARDS for 10 Miler Event:

• First place male and female $500

• Second Place male/female $300

• Third place male/female $100

• First Master Male/Female - $200

• Course record bonus Male/Female - $200

Current Course Records for 10 Miler Event:

• Open Men - 48:26

• Masters Men: 50:39

• Open Women - 55:11

• Masters Women: 1:02:36

Age Group Awards for 10 Miler and 5k Events:

• Top 3 in 5-year age groups Men/Women

• Top 3 Overall in Open and Top 3 Masters (40+) Men/Women

• Finishers medals to all racers who finish.

• Long-sleeve shirt to all entrants ($45 retail value)

REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICKUP:

• Friday, October 9th - 11AM-2PM - Fleet Feet - 2012 West Gray St, Houston, TX 77019

• Saturday October 10th - 11AM-6PM - On the Run (Clear Lake) - 2427 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058

RACE MORNING PACKET PICKUP

5:30-6:30 am

2026

Beneeezy Purple Monkey Fun Run 5K, 10K & Kids 1K – Sat., September 5, 2026

Space City 10 Miler & 5K – Sun., October 11, 2026 NEW for 2026!

Santa’s Sleigh 5K & Kids 1K – Sat., December 12, 2026

See each race website for start times, details and locations.

• The same person must finish all races in the same calendar year.

• The entire race series can be done virtually by selecting the Virtual option at registration. Athletes may transfer a live registration to the virtual race by contacting us before the actual race date. In both cases Virtual rules apply.

• For Yuri’s Night, either the 5K or the 10K Run will count.

• For the Beneeezy Purple Monkey Fun Run either the 10K or 5K will count.

• For the Space City Run, ONLY the 5K will count.

Every finisher will receive a finisher medal at each race. A special commemorative item will be awarded to all who complete 5 races of the Series, at the Santa’s Sleigh 5K. There are no substitute races. The Texas Heat Wave and the Boo Dash are not a part of this Series.

The Texas 5K Series is produced by Running Alliance Sport.

Virtual Run Rules and Information Click Here