Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Pearland, TX

We invite you to participate in our 4th Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk to support Project Joy and Hope, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting seriously ill children and their families in our community. The San Jacinto Monument is a historic setting for the Fun Run to raise awareness about Project Joy and Hope in our community! Commemorative t-shirt, snacks, drinks, and Finisher medals! Virtual participants can pick up registration shirt and finisher medal at packet pickup. Virtual participants are not eligible for Awards. T-shirts will be ordered on March 24th. No shirt guarantees for registrants after 3-24-26. Learn more: https://www.joyandhope.org/events.

FUNDRAISE TO SUPPORT PROJECT JOY AND HOPE: Support our mission, by raising money for Project Joy and Hope's programs and services. After signing up for the race, CLICK HERE to join our FUNDRAISING TEAM today! Top fundraiser will be recognized at BINGO BY THE BAY event. www.joyandhope.org/bingo

Awards: Awards will be given to: top Child 8 and under; Child 9-12; overall male and female winners in each of the following categories: Teens 13-19; Young Adults 20-40; Adults 41--60 Seniors 61-over

Photos: All race photos will be uploaded to the Race Sign-up website and a link will be emailed after the race. Photos are FREE to participants! Children in strollers (under the age of 3) will receive free registration at checkout!

Packet Pick-Up Dates and Times: Tuesday, April 7th and Wednesday, April 8th from 1pm to 5pm, at Project Joy and Hope (3207 Tulip Street, Pasadena, TX 77504). Packets may also be picked up at 7:30 am Race Day (April 11th) at registration table. No registration will be available on Raceday. We welcome your participation and encourage you to register in advance.

Sponsorship Opportunities: Excellent opportunity for corporate and church sponsors. Details at https://joyandhope.org/events or Email Executive Director, Jan Wheeler, jan@joyandhope.org for more information.

Refunds/Exchanges: There are no refunds or exchanges.

We also invite you to purchase a table or sponsor our Bingo by the Bay event on Thursday evening, April 16th, at the Sylvan Beach Pavillion. Guests at Bingo by the Bay are in for an unforgettable evening of fun and excitement! The event will feature 10 thrilling games of bingo with fabulous prizes up for grabs, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats. Adding to the lively atmosphere, a talented DJ will provide music to keep the energy high throughout the night. Guests can also explore a silent auction filled with incredible items and experiences, enjoy a delicious dinner and beverages, and try their luck with additional games of chance. Whether you're there to win big or simply enjoy a night by the bay, there's something for everyone to love! Visit Bingo by the Bay to learn more!

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

The 22nd Annual RUN FOR THE ROSE 5K & Family 1K

DATE: Sunday, April 12, 2026

LOCATION: Helix Park in the Texas Medical Center

The race supports brain cancer research and pediatric initiatives, recognizes brain tumor survivors, and remembers loved ones lost to this devastating disease.

Race-day activities include a 5K Run, 5K Walk, Family 1K, Survivor Stroll for brain tumor patients, and a lively post-race party for all participants. 5K Run participants are eligible to win awards, given to overall top male and female participants, and those who finish first in age-specific categories. Children receive medals. This is a certified race.

LET’S GET ART CAR WEEK ROLLIN’ & RUNNING!

Mark your calendar and register for the Art Car IPA 5K presented by the University of Houston Downtown on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Texas' oldest craft brewery — Saint Arnold Brewing Company. Get funky, get creative and show us your artistic talent as we party and revel in the art of running and drinking the best in Texas craft beer!

Race registration includes a sweet, gender specific dry fit style shirt, an Art Car IPA 5K finisher medal, finisher pint glass and your choice of three Saint Arnold beverages to fill it!

Don’t want to run or walk and just want to party? Yeah, that’s cool too…and we’ve got you covered with the Beer & Party Pass option! With this you get the finisher pint glass and three Saint Arnold beverages to fill it and the ability to join the party!

Saint Arnold’s Art Car IPA beer debuted in August 2015 and was inspired by a fleet of hand painted Art Cars which were created by local artists for the brewery and the label artwork was designed by renowned Houston graffiti artist GONZO247, who has painted four Saint Arnold Art Cars. This hip-hop inspired artist perfectly created a brand worthy of a run that will have you running, sipping and then getting groovy on the dance floor at the post race rave (we mean party!).

For complete race details visit www.artcar5k.com!