We Love Teachers 5K - Houston

Event Overview

Join thousands across the country on October 10th for the We ❤️ Teachers 5K.

Location: 6055 Creekside Forest Dr, Spring, TX

Date: 2026-10-10

More information about the race here.

Participation

What you're joining:

• In-person races: 10 across the U.S.
• Virtual participants: Thousands nationwide
• Shared goal: Celebrate educators and strengthen communities

Importance of the Event

Why this matters:

• Students win: Healthy and supported educators lead to better outcomes
• Schools improve: Engaged communities create stronger schools
• Communities get stronger: Collective effort enhances support for education
• This is bigger than a race: It’s a movement.

Race Features

Dedicate your run: Every participant can dedicate their run to a specific teacher, who then receives a personal digital certificate of appreciation.

School challenge: Running with your school community? Register your school team and compete on the National School Spirit Leaderboard.

What You Get

• Official T-shirt: We ❤️ Teachers Worldwide 5K shirt
• Finisher medal:
• Official race bib:
• Chip-timed experience: For accurate results

Goals

We’re aiming for:

• 100,000 miles: Walked or run in support of educators.

Awards

Award Categories:

• Overall Male and Female:
• Top 3 Male and Female: Ages 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
• New Awards: Most School Spirit, Fastest Teacher, Team Champion, Legacy Award

Race Day Schedule

• 7:00-7:55: Registration/Packet Pickup
• 7:45: Opening Ceremony & Warm-up
• 8:00: Race Start
• 8:45: Award Ceremony
• 9:00 - 11:00: Race Celebration

Call to Action

Register today: Be part of the movement. Spots are limited…. Join Us!