Lake Houston BridgeFest 2026

Event Overview

Beginning as a celebration of the opening of the Lake Houston Parkway bridge, Bridge Fest remains a well-loved community event for the Lake Houston area. Net proceeds directly benefit the local community through the support initiatives of both the Lake Houston Family YMCA and the Rotary Club of the Lake Houston Area.

History and Purpose

• Established: 35 years ago, the iconic BridgeFest event has supported the Lake Houston area community.
• Goal: Strengthening our community by bringing hundreds of community members together.
• Activities: Entertainment and run/walks designed for all ages.
• Collaboration: This year, the Lake Houston YMCA and The Rotary Club of the Lake Houston Area have joined together to make it a fun and impactful event!

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers welcome!! Please SIGN UP HERE.

Event Features

• Festival: Fun family festival activities.
• Race Options: Chip-timed 5k and 1-mile run/walk (adaptive-friendly) pre-race.
• New for 2026: Both the 5K and 1-mile races will be chip-timed.
• Participant Perks: Each participant receives a custom Bib, Finisher Medal and BridgeFest Race Shirt!

Race Day Schedule

• 8:00am: 1-mile Fun Run Start
• 8:30am: 5k Start
• 9:15am: Awards Ceremony
• 12:00pm: BridgeFest closes

Packet Pickup

Location: Lake Houston Family YMCA, 2420 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Kingwood, TX 77345

• Dates: Wednesday - Friday, March 25 - 27
• Note: No Race Day Packet Pickup

Award Details

5K Awards

• Overall: Male and Female Overall
• Masters: Male and Female Masters (40+)
• Grand Masters: Male and Female Grand Masters (60+)
• Age Groups: Top 3 Male and Female in categories 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

1-Mile Awards

• Overall: Male and Female Overall
• Age Group: Male and Female 10 and Under

Event Details

Join us for the Lake Houston BridgeFest 2026 on March 28, 2026, located at 2420 W Lake Houston Parkway, Kingwood, TX. For more information, visit BridgeFest Official Page.