Santa's Sleigh 5K and Kids 1K 2025

Open to students in grades

7th – 12th grades

June 8 -July 24, 2026 (7 Weeks - 35 Days) Participants can miss as needed since families travel on vacation during the summer

Program Staff

This program is under the direction of Patrick Zarate who has over 26 years of collegiate and high school coaching experience. Coach Zarate has coached at the collegiate level for 13 years, six of which he was the Head Coach (Texas Lutheran University).

Coach Zarate is entering his 15th year coaching at Pearland Dawson High School.

Coach Zarate was named the NCAA National Coach of the Year and NCAA Regional Coach of the Year in 2008 as well as the American Southwest Conference Coach of the Year in 2010, 2011, and 2012. Coach Zarate is USATF Level 1 and 2 certified and is USATF Cross Country Specialist certified.

While at Dawson, Coach Zarate has coached six athletes to the UIL State XC Championships that have raced in the State meet 13 times and 10 athletes to the UIL State Track & Field Championships. Coach Zarate has assisted with 16 district team championships and over 50 individual district champions, over 30 area champions, and over 10 regional and state qualifiers.

Coach Zarate was inducted into the Texas Lutheran University Hall of Fame in 2019 for his accomplishments while coaching there.

While the head coach at Texas Lutheran University, Coach Zarate’s teams have accomplished:

-3 NCAA National Championships

-6 ASC Team Championships

-53 NCAA All-American honors

-64 ASC Individual Champions

Program Breakdown

□ Monday – Friday at 7:15am – 8:45am

Weekend runs will be recommended to you. You will do these on your own.

*** IN THE EVENT OF BAD WEATHER, UPDATED PRACTICE INFORMATION WILL BE SENT TO YOU BY TEXT BY 5:45am ON DAYS THAT THERE IS POSSIBLE BAD WEATHER. SO PLEASE JOIN HIS SUMMER SportsYou GROUP TO GET THESE MESSAGES.

Each Session will last approximately 90 minutes.

Date: Sunday, August 9, 2025

Time: 7:00 AM

Location: Stevenson Park, Friendswood, TX

Get ready to swim, bike, run, and celebrate the outdoors! The Figgy Kids Triathlon is named after everyone's 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! 🐿🌎

SPACE CITY 10 MILER AND 2 PERSON RELAY AND 5K

Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 7 am

University of Houston – Clear Lake Campus

635 Bayou Road West, Houston, TX 77058

HARRA FALL SERIES EVENT! Individual and 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

The Texas 5K Series 2026

all-in-one registration

One registration for five RAS races in 2026

Yuri’s Night Houston 10K, 5K & Kids 1K – Sat., April 4, 2026

Lunar Landing 5K & Kids 1K – Sat., July 18, 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