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.

🏃‍♂️ Community Impact

The iconic BridgeFest event has supported Lake Houston area community for 35 years. With the goal of strengthening our community, the event brings hundreds of community members together for entertainment and run/walks designed for all ages. 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.

🎽 Events and Features

• Activities: Events include a fun family festival, a chip-timed 5k and 1-mile run/walk (adaptive-friendly) pre-race.
• New for 2026: BOTH 5K AND 1-MILE RACES WILL BE CHIP-TIMED.
• Participant Perks: Each 5K/1-Mile 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
• 12:00pm: BridgeFest closes

📦 Packet Pickup

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 include:

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

1-Mile Awards include:

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

For more information, visit the official race page: Lake Houston BridgeFest Official Website.