Houston 25K

Join us for the Heatwave Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K!

A sun-soaked summer challenge that’s perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes –

• Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medal

• Chip-timing with live results and awards

• Free photos

• FREE ice cream at the finish to help you cool off

• Plenty of hot fun in the summer sun!

Grab your friends and family—you won’t want to miss this one!

Can’t make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

Youth-based pricing is available: ages 12 & under are only $17!

Half Marathon/10K/5K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

Kid’s Dash is a fun, untimed dash for ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specially crafted medal for our youngest runners! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash without swag, they’re welcome to run free on race day!)

Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

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.