Houston Party in the Park

🌟 Event Overview

This is a free community event. All paces welcome! The event will take place on Saturday, August 8th, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the grass just west of the Tennis Center at Memorial Park. Expect a day filled with fun and enjoyment, including free refreshments such as watermelon, Gatorade, beverages, and live music.

🎉 RSVP and Donations

• RSVP: Help us estimate the refreshments needed for the event.
• Donations: Optional and will be used to fund free events hosted by running clubs collaborating with HARRA.
• Support: Our goal is to support and highlight running clubs in our community.

🏕️ Tent Space Reservation

Member clubs are also invited to bring their tents for free to showcase their groups. Please check the Tent Space Reservation section for details.

🏃‍♂️ Community Runs

🌌 Morning Run Schedule – Party in the Park

📍 Meeting Point: All runs start in front of the Party in the Park Arch, unless otherwise noted.

• 7:00 AM: Houston Harriers 1 Loop Challenge, presented by Coach Andy Stewart’s 30K/10K. Start your morning strong with a group run led by the Houston Harriers. Note: All participants will get entered into a raffle to win a free entry to the 30K.
• 7:30 AM: The Woodlands Galloway Training Program. Join The Woodlands Galloway T.P. for a run/walk loop in one or two pace groups: 11:00-13:00 and 14:00-15:00 min/mile.
• 7:45 AM: Club Open Mic Session I. 📍 In front of the HARRA Tent. Share your voice during our first Open Mic session (3-minute slots). 📩 RSVP with Felipe: felipe@harra.org
• 8:00 AM: Houston Striders 5K Run. Join the Houston Striders for a community 5K.

🎶 Main Event Schedule

• 8:30 AM: Chevron Houston Marathon Kids Run (1-Mile & 3-Mile). Hosted by @chevronhoustonmarathon RunHou Ambassadors and HMF HEROs. Fun runs for kids of all ages!
• 9:15 AM: Club Open Mic Session II. 📍 In front of the HARRA Tent. Another chance to grab the mic and share your thoughts! 📩 RSVP with Felipe: felipe@harra.org
• 9:45 AM: Closing & Raffle. We’ll wrap up with thank-yous, community shout-outs, and exciting prize giveaways!
• Main Event: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Live DJ + Music Zone. Enjoy music, dancing, and good vibes to celebrate our Houston running community.

🤝 Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Help from volunteers is what makes this event a success each year! We need help with setup, tear down, food and beverage service. Please volunteer for a shift HERE.

HARRA members receive credit for the VVIP Volunteer program. We thank you in advance.

🔗 More Information

For additional details about the race, visit the official page: Houston Party in the Park.