1000 Bagby, Houston TX
Saturday, December 5th, 2026
🏃♂️ 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.
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