Bayou City Classic 10K & 5K Fun Run

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

The 49th Annual Bayou City Classic 10K and 5K Fun Run will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Hermann Square, 900 Bagby St, Houston, TX. The event begins with the Hand-Cycle/Pushrim start at 7:50 AM, followed by the 10K Run/Walk at 8:00 AM. The 5K Fun Run/Walk starts at 8:20 AM, with the Hand-Cycle/Pushrim start at 8:15 AM.

• Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
• Location: Hermann Square adjacent to City Hall
• Event Types: 10K and 5K Fun Run/Walk
• Family-Friendly: Open to all, including wheelchair participants

🎉 Fun Features

• Costume Contest: Compete in our signature "Centipede" contest! (View Costumes & Centipede details HERE)
• Post-Race Party: Enjoy food and beverages, including adult options
• Charitable Cause: Proceeds support the Houston Parks & Recreation Department
• Community Impact: Over $250,000 donated for parks in the last eight years

🗓️ Race Details

• 10K Start Times: 7:50 AM Handcycle/Pushrim, 8:00 AM Run/Walk
• 5K Start Times: 8:15 AM Handcycle/Pushrim, 8:20 AM Run/Walk
• Location: Hermann Square by City Hall
• Full Details: Visit www.bayoucityclassic.org

💰 Registration Fees

• Early Bird: $35 (until 8/31/25)
• Early Registration: $45 (9/1/25 to 1/12/26)
• Regular Registration: $50 (1/13/26 - 3/6/26)
• Race Morning: $55 (must be registered by 7:30 AM for awards)

📦 Packet Pickup

Details TBA. Race Day Registration will be open until 7:15 AM. Online sign-ups only, with no paper forms accepted.

🤝 Volunteering

If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up on our Volunteer page or email the volunteer coordinator at susancita.bcrr@gmail.com. Service hour certificates will be provided for school credit.

• T-Shirt: All volunteers receive a Bayou City Classic tech shirt
• HARRA Members: Receive VVIP points and volunteering counts toward 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), a non-profit organization (EIN 74-0041210). All donations are tax-deductible.

🤝 Sponsorship

Corporate sponsors, please contact sponsors@harra.org for more information. Contributions can be submitted via the donation link.