Run for the House - Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston 5K and Kids 1 Miler

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The Run for the House is a family-friendly USATF-Certified competitive 5K and non-competitive 1 Miler. Registered participants receive a race shirt, medal, swag bag. After the run, join us at Sam Houston Park for the After Party. Take a selfie with Santa, create awesome crafts, play fun games, refuel with delicious food and drinks, and see if you won an award!

🕖 Event Schedule

• 7AM: On Site Registration
• 8AM - 8:15AM: Races begin
• 8:45-10AM: After Party

❤️ Why We Run

To support families with children receiving care in the Medical Center for a serious illness or injury. We provide a home away from home for these families.

🎥 Learn More

Learn about the Diaz Family story and how the run came to be! Watch Here

🏠 About RMHC Greater Houston

Join us to support Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston! Founded in 1978, the mission of RMHC Greater Houston is to offer a home away from home providing care, compassion, and hope to families with seriously ill children being treated in Texas Medical Center member institutions. The House provides a place to find rest and respite, activities, meals, and snacks for our families, at no cost.

🏩 Our Locations

• Holcombe House: 70 Bedrooms
• Texas Children's Hospital: 19 Bedrooms
• Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital: 20 Bedrooms
• MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital: 2 Bedrooms

🚍 Community Outreach

In addition to our Houses, RMHC Greater Houston also has a CareMobile that goes to local communities to provide immunizations and well checks for school aged children.

🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities

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📅 Race Details

5K and Kids 1 Miler | December 6, 2025 | Sam Houston Park

• USATF-certified: 5K run/walk/roll
• Participants: Competitive runners, fun runners and walkers, and families with children are welcome!
• Finisher Perks: All registered participants will receive a finisher medal, event t-shirt, and other great swag generously donated by our sponsors.
• Impact: 100% of the proceeds benefit the children and families of RMHC Greater Houston.
• Matching Donations: Up to $50,000 will be generously matched, dollar for dollar, by the Trafigura Foundation!

💲 5K Pricing Schedule

• Early Bird Pricing: $35
• Open Registration Pricing: $40 per person
• Last Call Pricing: $45 per person

👶 1 Miler Pricing Schedule (Kids)

• Early Bird Pricing: $25
• Open Registration Pricing: $30
• Last Call Pricing: $35

👤 1 Miler Pricing Schedule (Adults)

• Early Bird Pricing: $35
• Open Registration Pricing: $40
• Last Call Pricing: $45

🌐 More Information

For more details on the event, visit the official event page.