Marmion Park, Houston TX
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
🏃♂️ The Houston Heights Fun Run
This year marks the 40th annual Heights Fun Run hosted by the Houston Heights Association. The Houston Heights Fun Run will be held on Saturday October 11th, 2025! The event started in 1985 and despite everything, has not missed a year!
🌟 Event Details
Event Date: Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Event Location: Marmion Park. 1800 Heights Boulevard. Houston TX 77008
🏅 Event Information
- Enjoyment: Get out to enjoy the summer weather in our wonderful neighborhood and support the Houston Heights Association favorite hybrid event.
- Hybrid Format: The annual Fun Run will be hybrid with an In-Person AND Virtual option!
- In-Person: This will be done ON race day with options of a 10K run, 5K walk or run, or a Kids 1K.
- Virtual: Virtual participants can submit their race from time of their registration until race day on any trail that you choose.
⏰ Race Day Schedule
- 5:30AM: Last minute packet pick up @ Marmion
- 6:45AM: Pre-Race Stretching begins @ Starting Line hosted by a Special Guest!
- 7:00AM: Competitive Events- 10K/5K Run begins @ Starting Line (groups based on mile pace).
- 8:00AM: Kids 1K begins @ Starting Line
🔢 Race Day Groups
5K/10K Competitive runs will start at the same time. There will be signs at the START for Groups based on estimated Mile Pace.
- Group 1: Sub 7:00 min/mile
- Group 2: 7:00-8:30 min/mile
- Honor System: Please choose based on your best knowledge to keep everyone around you safe.
📍 Course Information
For the In-Person Option, the Boulevard will be closed to passing traffic with patrolling constables.
- 1K Route: Starts at Marmion Park (18th Street), continues & turns around at 15th Street, and Stops at Marmion.
- 5K Route: Starts at Marmion Park (18th Street), continues & turns around at 5th Street, and Stops at Marmion.
- 10K Route: is the 5K Route TWICE.
📦 Packet Pick Up Information
Pick Up Date #1 - Sunday, October 5th - 8AM - 4PM - Historic Firehouse 107 W 12th Street Houston TX 77008.
🏆 Awards
Awards will be handed out at the After-Party at Marmion Park starting at 8:30AM. Awards will be given to Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female Finishers of each age group in the 5K Run and in the 10K Run. Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female Kids 1K finishers will also receive an award (no age groups for Kids 1K).
- Age Groups: Under 20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
👕 Shirt Deadline Information
Order Deadline: Shirt Guarantee deadline is September 26th. Any registration AFTER this date is subject to a shirt of a different size than ordered due to order processing time. We apologize for the inconvenience.
🎉 After Party Information
Post-Race, we will have a mindfully spaced After-Party at Marmion Park with local community vendors/sponsors- more details to come!
💌 Contact Information
If you would like to volunteer, sponsor, or have any questions/concerns, please email hhafunrun@gmail.com.
⚠️ DISCLAIMER
All race registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable, unless you purchased the optional registration insurance during checkout. By registering, you acknowledge that this is a fundraising event supporting the Houston Heights Association (HHA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and that your registration fee may be considered a charitable donation.
No refunds will be issued for any reason, including but not limited to participant injury, scheduling conflicts, weather conditions, or event cancellation due to circumstances beyond our control.
📅 Proceeds Information
Proceeds benefit HHA community projects. The HHA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and proceeds from the Boulevard Blitz go directly into the community for beautification, restoration, maintenance, and education. For more information visit www.houstonheights.org.
🌈 We Appreciate Your Support!
Thank you for your support of the Houston Heights Association and our community programs!
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