Women's History 5k Run/Walk

Join us on August 9th for the 2025 edition of Houston Party in the Park presented by HARRA!

This is a free community event. All paces welcome!

The event will take place on Saturday, August 9th, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the grass just west of the Tennis Center at Memorial Park. Expect a day filled with fun and enjoyment, including free refreshments such as watermelon, Gatorade, beverages, and live music.

RSVP to help us estimate the refreshments needed for the event. Donations are optional and will be used to fund free events hosted by running clubs collaborating with HARRA. As the umbrella running organization in the Houston area, our goal is to support and highlight running clubs in our community.

Member clubs are also invited to bring their tents for free to showcase their groups. Please check the Tent Space Reservation section for details.

Community Runs

🌞 Morning Run Schedule – Party in the Park

📍 Meeting Point: All runs start in front of the Party in the Park Arch, unless otherwise noted.

7:00 AM – Houston Harriers 1 Loop Challenge, presented by Coach Andy Stewart’s 30K/10K

Start your morning strong with a group run led by the Houston Harriers.

Note: All participants will get entered into a raffle to win a free entry to the 30K.

7:30 AM - The Woodlands Galloway Training Program

Join The Woodlands Galloway T.P. for a run/walk loop in one or two pace groups:

11:00-13:00 and 14:00-15:00 min/mile.

7:45 AM – Club Open Mic Session I

📍 In front of the HARRA Tent

Share your voice during our first Open Mic session (3-minute slots).

📩 RSVP with Felipe: [email protected]

8:00 AM – Houston Striders 5K Run

Join the Houston Striders for a community 5K.

8:30 AM – Chevron Houston Marathon Kids Run (1-Mile & 3-Mile)

Hosted by @chevronhoustonmarathon RunHou Ambassadors and HMF HEROs.

Fun runs for kids of all ages!

9:15 AM – Club Open Mic Session II

📍 In front of the HARRA Tent

Another chance to grab the mic and share your thoughts!

📩 RSVP with Felipe: [email protected]

9:45 AM – Closing & Raffle

We’ll wrap up with thank-yous, community shout-outs, and exciting prize giveaways!

🎶 Main Event: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Live DJ + Music Zone

Enjoy music, dancing, and good vibes to celebrate our Houston running community.

Please join us!

Volunteer

Help from volunteers is what makes this event a success each year! We need help with setup, tear down, food and beverage service. Please volunteer for a shift HERE.

HARRA members receive credit for the VVIP Volunteer program. We thank you in advance.

The 9/11 Heroes Run 5K welcomes runners, ruckers, and walkers of all ages and fitness levels to honor the heroes of 9/11 and those who've served our nations since. We activate & unite communities and empower local veterans, active duty, first responders, and families of the fallen.

TMF is proud to partner with GORUCK again with rucking divisions at every run. Rucking is a sport based on special forces training in which participants walk or run while carrying weighted rucksacks. All participants registered for the GORUCK division will earn this year's exclusive TMF GORUCK patch. Learn more about GORUCK here.

🥯🏃‍♂️ Run for the carbs. Stay for the bagels.

Love running? Love bagels? This one’s for you.

Whether you’re chasing a workout or just here for the carbs, this run is all about balance, fun, and community.

Overview:

Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list.

This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave.

All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!

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

When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey.

Timing:

• Timing is Optional: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online. Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.

• No timing chips (This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals)!

What You Get (Swag Bag):

• Running T-Shirt (Shipped to the address you register with - US only)

• Finisher's Towel or Giveaway

• Finisher's Medal!

• Digital Training Pack

• Online Results & Certificate of Completion

• Invitation to Join one of our Local Running Clubs

• We now have Technical Running Shirts (Optional). These lightweight, moisture wicking shirts can be upgraded for just $5 more.

Packet Pickup:

No hassle of picking up packets required!

-Swag shipped direct to your address (Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling)

• Race bibs are provided on race day

When will I get my Swag?

You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race.

Race Updates:

We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.

Do you accept last minute registrations? (For those signing up 2 weeks before the race)

Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race!

Wave Times: (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time: [email protected])

(Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis)

Wave A: 7:30AM

Wave B: 8:00AM

Wave C: 8:30AM

Late runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave)

Are there any other Questions we missed?

https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/

Virtual Run Option:

• Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run.

Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to [email protected] to receive your medal!

Race Bundle:

Sign-up for more races and get a discount!

Sponsorships & Promoting your Business:

If you're looking to become a sponsor, we'd love showcase your business!

https://www.thebestraces.com/events

Team Glo Volunteers:

If you're interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here: https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/

Be part of the Journey!

Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more @ www.thebestracesjourney.com

Keep running. Every mile you log after the race, we'll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that Fundraising is Optional)