AJ Howard Memorial 5K

📅 Race Reschedule Announcement

Good afternoon,

Due to the weather and potential safety concerns, the AJ Howard Memorial 5K has been rescheduled to February 7th. All race-day times will remain the same.

We truly appreciate your patience and understanding and hope you can still join us on the new date.

🎟️ Packet Pickup Information

• Early Packet Pickup: January 22 at Liberty Park from 5:00–7:00 PM
• No Pickup: There will be NO packet pickup on Friday, January 23
• Second Packet Pickup: February 6 (the day before the race)
• Assistance: All vendors, sponsors, and volunteers—please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

🏃‍♂️ Race Day Excitement

Ready..... Set.......GO!

Lace up and get ready! The annual AJ Howard Memorial 5K is back and ready for action. Whether you’re walking with friends or racing for the grand finish, you will be a part of celebrating AJ’s memory and supporting the Belton High School Band Program. Participants of all levels are welcome to enjoy a morning filled with encouragement, good vibes, and community spirit.

• Food Trucks: This year, there will be food trucks, FREE Black Rifle Coffee, and bib drawings for all registered runners!
• Register Now: Sign up now to secure a race T-shirt, loaded swag bag, and a shot at winning incredible prizes.
• Race Options: This race will offer an In-Person 5K and a Sleep-In 5K for those wishing to support but are unable to run or just wish to stay home.
• Discount Pricing: Registrants age 18 & under will receive a reduced price, which will appear as you register.

🎷 AJ Howard Memorial Fund

The AJ Howard Memorial Fund was established in May of 2016. AJ was tragically taken from his family in an auto accident. In lieu of flowers at his memorial service, AJ’s mother asked that any money be donated to the Belton High School Marching Band (M100) to help pay the band fees for those students who would benefit from the support of available funds.

• Support Provided: These donations covered the cost of equipment, uniforms, instruments & private lesson fees for many M100 band members.
• Impact: The Belton Band Boosters continues to honor AJ’s memory through the AJ Howard Scholarship Fund, providing financial assistance to band students in need.
• Annual 5K Proceeds: Every dollar made from the Annual 5K goes directly to students from Belton High School, Belton Middle School, and South Belton Middle School.
• Spirit of Generosity: AJ had a servant's heart and was well loved by his fellow band members. Through the AJ Howard Scholarship Fund his spirit of generosity lives on.

🏅 Race Details

The In-Person 5K is part of the Cen-Tex Race Series. All participants will earn Cen-Tex Race Series points. Awards to the top overall male and female finishers, and the top three male and female finishers per age group. Age groups: 11&U, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 & 70+.

👥 Support Our Community

As you sign up, let us know if you are a member of TX School Faculty, The Parent of a TX High School Student, a General Friend of our Community, or a TX High School Student. We'd love to know where our support is coming from so we can give y'all a shout out. Thank you!

⏰ Registration and Timing

Chip timing provided by our friends at Pro-Fit Race Timing.

Click on the Event Info tab for all race day details!

PLEASE REGISTER BY JANUARY 14TH TO GUARANTEE A RACE T-SHIRT!!!!

📍 Packet Pickup Locations

You now have the opportunity for EARLY PACKET PICK UP:

• When: Thursday, January 22nd and Friday, January 23rd
• Where: Liberty Park under the pavilion (park at BCYC)
• Time: 5pm-7pm

ON-SITE race-day registration starts at 7:00 am. Packet Pick up with BIB Numbers for pre-registrants who were not able to attend Early packet Pick up will occur from 7:00am-8:45am at the race site on race morning.

For more information, please visit the official race page: AJ Howard Memorial 5K.