Alex's 5K Run/Walk & Kids' K

🏃‍♂️ Welcome to the 15th Annual Alex’s 5K Run/Walk & Kids' K!

Alex’s 5K and Kids' K Run is a fun, family friendly event with a purpose. 100% of the net race profits will go to our designated autism based charities. We also offer a virtual option for those who wish to participate with the same purpose and enthusiasm from afar. Please join us in running to raise funds for autism charities in our community!

🎯 Race Purpose

• Honoring Alex Jamrich: Alex was autistic and passed away in 2010 at the age of 17.
• Awareness and Fundraising: Promotes autism awareness and raises money for research and services.
• Foundation of the Race: Started in 2011 by Lara Allen and the Bayou City Road Runners (BCRR).

💖 Charities

• 100% Profits Donated: All net race profits go to autism-based charities.
• Financial Contributions: Over $250,000 donated over the life of the race.
• Beneficiaries: Avondale House, Westview School, and Autism Speaks-Houston.
• More Information: Visit www.alex5k.com.

📅 Race Details

• Date: November 1st, 2025.
• Location: Houston, TX (DTA).
• Virtual Option: Participants can submit race results from November 4 to November 11.
• Age Group Awards: Not eligible for virtual runners.

🎁 Swag

• Finisher Medal: Custom Alex's 5k finisher medal to all participants.
• Tech Shirt: Alex's 5k tech shirt.

💲 Registration Fees

• 5K:
• Early Bird Registration: $30 through August 31, 2025.
• Early Registration: $35 from September 1 through October 7, 2025.
• Regular Registration: $40 from October 8 to 31st, 2025.
• Late Registration: $45 on race day, November 1, 2025.
• Virtual 5K:
• Early Bird Registration: $30 through August 31, 2025.
• Early Registration: $35 from September 1 through October 7, 2025.
• Regular Registration: $40 from October 8 to 31, 2025.
• Late Registration: $45 on race day, November 1.
• Kids K Fees:
• Standard Registration: $15 for kids registered on or before October 31, 2025.
• Late Registration: $20 on race day, November 1, 2025.

⏰ Race Day Schedule

• Packet Pickup: 7:00 - 8:00 AM.
• Kid’s K Start: 8:00 AM.
• Wheelchair/Pushrim Start: 8:25 AM.
• 5K Start: 8:30 AM.

📦 Packet Pickup

Friday November 1, 11-6PM: TBA. Race day registration and packet pickup are available from 6:45-8 AM.

🤝 Volunteers

If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please sign up on our Volunteer page or email the volunteer coordinator at. Service hour certificates will be provided to those needing them for school credit.

💳 Donations and Fundraising

Consider contributing to our cause via our Donation link. The race is presented by the Bayou City Road Runners (BCRR), one of the largest running clubs in Houston and an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax-deductible.

📈 Sponsorship

Sponsorship information can be obtained on the race website (www.alex5k.com). For convenience, contributions can be submitted via the donation link on this site. Corporate sponsors please contact the race director directly at info@alex5k.com for more information.

🦠 COVID-19 Policy

Our top priority is the well-being of our participants, volunteers, and the members of the communities we serve! We plan to hold this event in person. We are monitoring the situation with COVID-19 in our community carefully and will accommodate any modifications required to hold a safe event.

If our municipality does not allow large gatherings and this run cannot take place in person, we will switch all to a virtual run option and ensure that you receive your race items whether it be by a packet pick up option or in the mail.