Bayou City Classic 10K & 5K Fun Run

The 50th Annual Bayou City Classic 10K and 5K Fun Run

Date

March 6, 2027

Overview

The 50th running of the Bayou City Classic 10K, Texas' oldest 10K race, will take place on Saturday, March 6, 2027 at 8AM (Wheel start is 7:50AM). The 5K Fun Run/Walk will start at 8:20AM (Wheel start is 8:15AM).

The event takes place in the heart of downtown Houston (Hermann Square adjacent to City Hall).

• Family-Friendly: This is a family-friendly, all-inclusive event. We invite EVERYONE to participate.
• Wheelchair Accessibility: Wheelchair/Pushrim participants are welcomed and encouraged.
• Full Race Details: Visit www.bayoucityclassic.org.
• Costume Competition: Run in costume - Compete in our signature "Centipede" contest! View Costumes & Centipede details HERE

Post-Race Celebration

• Party: Terrific post race party with food and beverages (including the adult kind) galore!
• RRCA Championship: Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) Texas State 10K Championship!

Charity and Organization

Proceeds from the Bayou City Classic are donated to the Houston Parks & Recreation Department to improve our city parks and preserve our trees. This non-profit event is organized by the Houston Area Road Runners Association (HARRA), an all volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to promote running as a competitive sport and a healthful exercise. The race has donated over $250,000 for the Parks over the previous eight years!

Race Details

Race day, Saturday, March 6th, at Hermann Square by City Hall.

• 10K Start:
  • 7:50AM: Wheel Division
  • 8:00AM: Run/Walk 10K
• 5K Start:
  • 8:15AM: Wheel Division
  • 8:20AM: Run/Walk 5K

Registration Fees

• Early Bird: To 8/31/26 - $40 (Lowest Price - no additional discounts)
• Early: 9/1/26 to 1/11/27 - $50
• Regular: 1/12/27 - 3/5/27 - $55
• Race Morning: $60. Must be registered by 7:30 AM to be eligible for awards.

HARRA Members receive a discount except on low Early Bird price. Enter the code (from the HARRA weekly email) when you are checking out to redeem the discount. You may join/renew HARRA here.

Discounts available for military/first responders and athletes with disabilities (AWD). Contact [email protected] for info.

Packet Pickup

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Race Day Registration

Open till 7:15AM, but you must sign up online and pay by credit card before you request your bib. We will have a QR code to scan with your cell phone for fast signup. ABSOLUTELY NO IN-PERSON PAPER REGISTRATION FORMS ACCEPTED AND NO CHANGE WILL BE GIVEN.

NO SWITCHING EVENTS ON RACE DAY!!

Volunteers

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

• Shirts: All volunteers receive a cool Bayou City Classic tech shirt.
• HARRA Members: Receive VVIP points and volunteering counts for IRONFOOT Awards.

Donations and Fundraising

Consider contributing to our cause via our Donation link. The race is presented by the Houston Area Road Runners Association (HARRA), an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)3 organization (EIN 74-0041210). All donations are tax-deductible.

Learn more about the Houston Area Road Runners Association at www.harra.org.

Sponsorship

Corporate sponsors please contact the sponsors [email protected] for more information. For convenience, contributions can be submitted via the donation link on this site.