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Saturday, April 3rd, 2027
2420 W Lake Houston Parkway, Kingwood TX
5K · 1 Mile
60–76°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 5 of the last 10 years
2026
72–81°F
rain
2025
74–85°F
dry
2024
51–74°F
dry
2023
70–87°F
dry
2022
58–81°F
dry
2021
50–64°F
rain
2020
64–76°F
rain
2019
48–68°F
rain
2018
67–81°F
rain
2017
54–80°F
dry
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About this race
Beginning as a celebration of the opening of the Lake Houston Parkway bridge, Bridge Fest remains a well-loved community event for the Lake Houston area. Net proceeds directly benefit the local community through the support initiatives of both the Lake Houston Family YMCA and the Rotary Club of the Lake Houston Area.
The iconic BridgeFest event has supported Lake Houston area community for 35 years. With the goal of strengthening our community, the event brings hundreds of community members together for entertainment and run/walks designed for all ages. This year, the Lake Houston YMCA and The Rotary Club of the Lake Houston Area have joined together to make it a fun and impactful event!
Volunteers welcome! Please SIGN UP HERE.
Events include a fun family festival, a chip-timed 5k and 1-mile run/walk (adaptive-friendly) pre-race.
BOTH 5K AND 1-MILE RACES WILL BE CHIP-TIMED
Each 5K/1-Mile participant receives a custom Bib, Finisher Medal and BridgeFest Race Shirt!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
8:00am 1-mile Fun Run Start
8:30am 5k Start
9:15am awards
12:00pm BridgeFest closes
Award Details:
5K
Male and Female Overall
Male and Female Masters (40+)
Male and Female Grand Masters (60+)
Top 3 Male and Female for the following:
10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
1-Mile
Male and Female Overall
Male and Female 10 and Under
Become a BridgeFest 2027 Sponsor!
Partner with the Lake Houston Family YMCA and help make BridgeFest 2027 an incredible community event!
BridgeFest brings together runners, families, local businesses, and community partners for a morning of fitness, fun, and connection. We are currently seeking sponsors who want to support our community while gaining valuable visibility before and during the event.
Sponsorship opportunities are available at multiple levels and include recognition throughout BridgeFest promotions and race day activities.
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Click below to view our BridgeFest 2027 Sponsorship Opportunities and learn how your organization can get involved.
BECOME A SPONSOR
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