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

Welcome to the 16th 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

Alex's 5K is a fun, family friendly event that honors the life of Alex Jamrich by promoting autism awareness and raising money for research and services. Alex was autistic and passed away in 2010 at the age of 17. Lara Allen and the Bayou City Road Runners (BCRR) started the race in 2011.

CHARITIES

100% of the net race profits will go to autism-based charities. To date, we have donated over $250,000 over the life of the race. Our race beneficiaries are:

• Avondale House: Alex's school, more information at Avondale House.
• Westview School: More information can be found at Westview School.
• Autism Speaks-Houston: Learn more at Autism Speaks-Houston.
• Race Website: More information about our beneficiaries can be obtained through the race website: www.alex5k.com.

RACE DAY INFORMATION

CLICK HERE for Race Day Instructions

RACE DETAILS

Race Day: November 7th, 2026

Location: Avondale House, 3737 O’Meara Drive, Houston, Texas 77025

The VIRTUAL option can be done any time from registration until race day on any course you choose! Virtual participants will be able to submit their race results from November 1 to November 11. Virtual runners are not eligible for age group awards.

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, 2026
• Early Registration: $35 from September 1 through October 7, 2026.
• Regular Registration: $40 from October 8 to November 6, 2026.
• Late Registration: $45 on race day, November 7, 2026.

Virtual 5K:

• Early Bird Registration: $30 through August 31, 2026
• Early Registration: $35 from September 1 through October 7, 2026.
• Regular Registration: $40 from October 8 to November 6, 2026.
• Late Registration: $45 on race day, November 7, 2026.

A discount available to all active HARRA and BCRR members. Special pricing for PIM participants. Enter discount code at registration checkout to receive this discount. Only one coupon code can be used per transaction. Coupon codes not applicable on Early Bird registration pricing except Autism Speaks and Party in the Park discount codes.

Kids K Fees:

Standard Registration: $15 for kids registered on or before November 6, 2026.

Late Registration: $20 for those registering on race day, November 7, 2026.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

• Race Day Packet Pickup: 7:00 - 8:00 AM
• Kid’s K Start: 8:00 AM
• Wheel Start: 8:25 AM
• 5K Start: 8:30 AM

PACKET PICKUP

Friday, November 6, 11 AM - 6 PM: Fleet Feet - Greenbriar, 4502 Greenbriar Dr., Houston, TX 77005. Race day registration and packet pickup are available from 6:45 AM - 8:00 AM.

VOLUNTEERS

If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please sign up on our Volunteer page or email the volunteer coordinator. 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 [email protected] for more information.