Houston Heights Fun Run: 5K, 10K and Kids 1K

The Houston Heights Fun Run

This year marks the 41st Annual Houston Heights Fun Run hosted by the Houston Heights Association. The Houston Heights Fun Run will be held on Saturday October 10, 2026! The event started in 1985 and despite everything, has not missed a year! The 10K and 5K races are both USATF Certified and the codes are TX17062LAB and TX17061LAB, respectively.

Event Details

• Event Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
• Event Location: Marmion Park, 1800 Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX 77008
• In-Person & Virtual: 5K, 10K and Kids 1K Race
• More Info: Visit Race Page

Event Information

Get out to enjoy the fall weather in our wonderful neighborhood and support the Houston Heights Association favorite outdoor event!

• In-Person Option: Will be done the day of the event, with 10K Run, 5K Walk or Run, or Kids 1K.
• Virtual Option: Can be done from time of registration up until race day on any trail of your choice!
• Race Submission: Virtual participants can submit their race from the time of their registration until race day.
• Portion Submissions: Participants can submit their race in portions.

Race Day Schedule

• 5:30AM: Last minute packet pick-up at Marmion
• 6:45AM: Pre-Race Stretching begins at Starting Line hosted by a Special Guest!
• 7:00AM: 10K Run begins at Starting Line
• 8:00AM: Kids 1K begins: After Party starts at Marmion Park

Race Day Groups (5K/10K Run)

5K/10K Competitive runs will start at the same time.

• Signage: Look for signs at the START for Groups based on estimated Mile Pace.
• Honor System: Please choose your group to keep everyone safe.
• Example Groups: Group 1: Sub 7:00 min/mile, Group 2: 7:00-8:30 min/mile, etc.

Course Information

• In-Person Option: Heights Boulevard will be closed to passing traffic.
• 10K Route: Starts at Marmion Park and loops to complete the 5K Route twice.
• 5K Route: Starts and stops at Marmion Park, turning around at 5th Street.
• 1K Route: Starts and stops at Marmion Park, turning around at 15th Street.

Packet Pick Up Information

• Date: Sunday, October 4th
• Time: 8AM - 4PM
• Location: Historic Houston Heights Fire Station, 107 W. 12th Street, Houston, TX 77008

Awards

Awards will be handed out at the After-Party at Marmion Park starting at 8:30AM.

• Top Finishers: Awards for Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female Finishers in each age group of the 5K and 10K Runs.
• Kids 1K: Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female finishers will receive an award (no age groups).
• Age Groups: 5K/10K Run includes categories from Under 20 to 80+

Shirt Deadline Information

The shirt guarantee is Friday, September 25. Registrations placed after this date are not guaranteed a shirt.

After Party Information

Post-Race, we will have an After-Party at Marmion Park with local community vendors/sponsors - more details to come!

Community Support

Proceeds benefit HHA community projects. The HHA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and proceeds from the Houston Heights Fun Run go directly into the community for beautification, restoration, maintenance and education. For more information visit www.houstonheights.org

Additional Information

• Volunteer/Sponsor: If you would like to volunteer or sponsor, please email hhafunrun@gmail.com

DISCLAIMER

All race registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable, unless you purchased 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.

Thank you for your support of the Houston Heights Association and our community programs!