Run Houston! Clear Lake 5K & 10K presented by Houston Methodist

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

Are you ready for some "FAST TIMES" at Z Krewe's 0.5K?

Z Krewe's 0.5K is going BACK <----- to the 80's!

Join your fellow underachievers for a day (ummm... actually more like 10 minutes) of GLORY, CELEBRATION, and PARTICIPATION MEDALS while raising money for Galveston County Food Bank's Kidz Pacz Program!

Z Krewe's 5th Annual 0.5K will be held at 10:30 am on May 2nd, 2026 at Galveston Bay Brewing in Clear Lake Shores, TX.

The Details:

Z Krewe's 0.5K "Race" - That's not a typo. We mean it... POINT FIVE K -

Z Krewe's 0.5K was created for folks who are NOT ready to go the extra mile. In fact, they aren't willing to go a mile at all. This is a "Race" for the rest of us! It's a race event for those who would rather binge Netflix all day, drink a beer or 5, and fill up on carbs! Z Krewe's 0.5k'ers are willing to be silly and have a little bit of fun while raising money to help the Galveston County Food Bank's Kidz Pacz Program to feed hungry Kidz during the summer.

The "Race" will incorporate all the typical race elements into a treacherous 1,640-ish ft "racecourse". But we've added in some amusing obstacles for fun and entertainment. No TRAINING or EFFORT is required. This is a umm.. "Race" for all the NON-RUNNERS, Slackers, Un-Runners, Underachievers and Couch Potatoes! It's OK to take your time and not "race" to the finish line. Everyone will get a medal to show off on Monday at the office!

Some Race tips:

• Get to the starting line early so you can stretch (0.3 miles is nothing to take too lightly)

• At the halfway point (that's a whopping .1555555 miles in), enjoy an ice cold adult beverage (or Kiddo Beverage for those under the age of 21) to stay hydrated and remember to down some carbs for energy

• Celebrate crossing the finish line and receive your "Finisher's Medal" with a FINISHER'S BEER (ROOT BEER - for the Kiddos)!

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:

10:30 am "ish" - Registration Station opens for Packet Pick Up

11:05 am "ish" - Stretching & Warm-up with Perla D Fitness

11:45 am "ish" - Galveston Bay Brewing's Inflate-a-DERBY begins ... and ends 2 minutes later!

12:05 pm "ish" - Test of Endurance Begins!

1:05 pm "ish" - Costume Contest begins!

3:00 pm "ish" - AFTER PARTY at Galveston Bay Brewing!

Safety First!

A possibly staffed, or not staffed at all, First-Aid Station will be in place. You know, JUST IN CASE. The First-Aid Station will be stocked with Band-Aids, alcohol, and chewing gum in case there is an emergency.

Goodies and Fun Stuff!

Let's talk about the GOOD STUFF!!! Your entry fee will get you a bag of swag filled with one of those cool pretentious "Race" Stickers that will say 0.5K, a fabulous T-shirt to prove you were there, and "Finisher Medal" to show off Monday at the office so that everyone can be jealous of your accomplishments! But wait... There's MORE! All Regular & VIP Entry's will also be given a FREE BEER at the Finish Line!

• IF YOU WANT A T-SHIRT - AND WHO DOESN'T WANT ONE OF THESE BAD BOYS - YOU MUST REGISTER BEFORE APRIL 1st, 2026!!!

REGISTRATIONS AFTER THIS DATE WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT (or other Swag items)!!!

Regular Old Joe Entry - "Just like a real NO-LYMPIC ATHLETE"

• All Finishers will receive a pretentious oval Euro-style 0.5K Race Sticker that you can attach to the rear window of your car to show everyone that a true athlete is behind the wheel.

• T-Shirt, of course!

• Cinch Bag - To hold all your Goodies!

• Finisher Medal - everyone gets recognized for their achievements at this event, no matter how bad they are, because we are all about positivity and self-worth!

• Finish Line Beer - YES! A FREE BEER!!!

VIP UPGRADE - "GO FOR THE GOLD"

Don't feel like running? Don't think you can make it the full 656 Steps? Then you should be a VIP! For an additional $30, you don't even have to run!!! How awesome is that?!

Let's be honest - If you have the money to buy your way into doing nothing, then you should be able to. So go ahead and grab that VIP Entry! You deserve it!

In addition to all that Regular Swag (listed above), You will receive:

• VIP Lanyard

• Private party on the pier .... More details TBA! (IT WILL BE EPIC!!!)

KIDS 0.5K

The Kids 0.5K is for Participants under the age of 21. These ALL-STAR Kiddos will receive a Medal and a Finish Line ROOT BEER once they reach the Finish Line! (Sorry Kids ... No Alcohol for you!) Shirts and other swag items are not included with this registration.

Virtual Race Option! – “Swag without the effort”.

Can’t make the “Race” – Don’t worry about it! You can participate from the comfort of your couch! Virtual Participants will get a t-shirt, the pretentious oval sticker, and a Finisher Medal just like everyone else so you can brag that you are a finisher of the 0.5K and no one will know any different. Brilliant! (All virtual participant names are stored in an encrypted database certified secure by the NSA and will be held in strict confidence and will never be released to the public. Your secret is safe with us.)

Walk-ups and Procrastinators (over the age of 21)

Walk-up's and all those people that just kept putting off registration until the very last minute will be able to sign up the Morning of the big "RACE"! Swag will NOT be guaranteed with this registration You may get a cool cup, or a koozie, or a sweet bag to carry stuff in. You may just get a moon rock... WHO KNOWS!? But what we can tell you is that you will get a chance to conquer all 1,640 feet of Z Krewe's 0.5K and some samples of beers from some AMAZING Local Breweries!

Price for this event will be announced MAY 1st, 2026.

Sponsorship Opportunities

All the fun stuff aside, we are serious about the end result — to support the Galveston County Food Banks Kidz Pacz Program. The money raised at this event will help provide Kidz in Galveston County weekly snacks and meals during the summer months when School Lunches are not available for them. And we'd really like your help! As a sponsor, your business will be associated with what we believe will be the funniest, coolest, and craziest event of the year. Levels start at $500 and include logo on marketing materials and swag, race entries, volunteer opportunities, and more!

Can't do a Sponsorship but you still want to be involved with Participants? Adventure Stations can be purchased for $250. You can create your own obstacle or challenge for Participants to face on the "race" course. We encourage any humorous activity. The goal is to be fun, silly, & foolish!

Contact us below for more information.

Join us for Pasadena Police Departments Superhero 5k/ Kids 1K

Mark your calendar and register for Pasadena Police Departments Superhero 5k and Kids 1k May 30, 2026. Show up as you are or dress to impress in your superhero costume.

If you register after 05/10/26 you are not guaranteed a shirt or medal.

T-shirt Sizes - Adults Small - 3XL and Youth Small - Large - Shirts are only guaranteed for participants completing online registration through May 10th.

Parking - Free Parking at the Pasadena Police Academy.

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.