Houston - HFTC 5k

Join us for a 5K Fun Run in support of the Harmonie Grace Foundation and families of micro preemies. Run, walk, or jog with us on Saturday, June 6, 2026, and make a difference for those in need.

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026

Location: 5225 Calhoun Rd Houston, TX 77021

Check In 6:15 AM and Race Start Time: 7:00 AM

This family-friendly event is open to all ages and fitness levels, with a goal to raise awareness and funds for our mission of supporting NICU families. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual participant, we invite you to step out for a great cause.

Included with Registration:

Event T-shirt (if registered prior May 6)

Bib and Finisher’s medal

Post-race refreshments

Packet Pickup will be Thursday and Friday, June 4-5 at 4502 Greenbriar Dr. Houston, TX (FleetFeet from 3p-6p). We will also have same day pick-up.

Come for the run, stay for the celebration! We look forward to seeing you on race day and celebrating the strength and resilience of families.

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.