Bayou Bash Relay

Bayou Bash Relay 2026

The 2026 Bayou Bash Relay will be on Saturday, April 25th at TC Jester Park.

Race Information

• Type: 4 person x 2.2 mile relay
• Course: Single loop on paved and crushed granite trails within the park
• Series: Penultimate race of the HARRA Spring Series

Race Divisions

• Open Categories: Open Male / Open Female
• Mixed Teams: Open Mixed (2M & 2F)
• Masters: Masters Male (40+) / Masters Female (40+)
• Special Categories: Senior, Veteran, Ultra-Vet, Uber-Vet

(Mixed teams consist of 2 men/2 women. You can enter 3/1 mix but will be placed in the men's division of that age category)

Awards

• Finishing Awards: Top 3 finishing teams in each division
• Participation: Open to all teams
• Membership Requirement: Only teams with all members having current membership in HARRA count towards the HARRA Club and Team Competitions.
• Relay Rules: See RELAY RULES for more details.

New Odds & Ends Division

*Teammates may run multiple legs - any combo - 1, 2, or 3 runners - to complete the distance. Non-Competitive Division will receive a time, but not eligible for race awards.

Awards for Best Team Name!

Free Kids Race

Approx. 5:30 PM, following relay.

Entry Fees

• Before Race Day: $80 per team.
• Discount: $1 discount per HARRA member: $5 discount if all 4 runners are HARRA members.
• Race Day Fee: $100: no HARRA discount.
• Junior Teams: $40 for Junior teams (< 18).

Entry Fees are Non-Refundable.

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE TEAMS TO SIGNUP ONLINE BEFORE RACE DAY!

Membership Information

To join or renew HARRA Membership: Visit www://harra.org

Online Registration Instructions

• Team Captain: The first person to register starts a new team and is the administrator.
• Payment: Team Captain pays for the entire team in one transaction.
• Registration Options: Register all other runners or allow them to join using a password.
• Multiple Teams: Email bayoubashrelay@gmail.com for registration instructions.

In-Person Registration

On Race Day, April 25, 2 PM - 3:30 PM.

Post-Race Gathering

Following the relay, the Houston Area Road Runners Association (HARRA) will be providing food, drink, and beer for the end of the year family picnic!

Organizing Body

The Bayou Bash Relay is presented by the Bayou City Road Runners (BCRR), one of the biggest running clubs in Houston and an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Learn more about BCRR HERE.