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13th Annual Run for the Goal 5K

Race Date: April 11th, 2026

The 2026 Al Garza's Premier Martial Arts Black Belt Candidates invite you to join them for this year’s 5K fundraiser! Over the summer, these candidates will complete over 125 hours of training plus 5 full days of testing, culminating in a 3-hour performance and graduation ceremony. Funds raised from this race will help cover some of the costs for their summer testing and performance—come support them and have fun running!

Early Registration: Ends February 28th

Shirts: Registration after March 25th will not include a race shirt

Packet Pickup:

April 10th at Dickinson Premier Martial Arts, 3455 Gulf Freeway, Dickinson, TX 77539 — 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Race Day

Race Day Registration: 7:30–8:00 AM (Cash & Check only)

Location: Challenger Seven Memorial Park, 2301 W. NASA Parkway, Webster, TX 77598

Race route includes road, trail, and grassy areas

Strollers are not recommended

Awards:

Overall Master Male/Female

Overall Open Male/Female

Age Groups: 9 & under, 10–14, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+

For updates and event info, like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AGPMArunforthegoal

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! 🐿🌎