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RUN IT FORWARD 5K

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location
Houston, TX
5200 Selinsky Rd, 77048
Featured distance
3.1 Miles
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Run or walk with purpose at this inaugural 5K, supporting youth and women through the Big Sister Little Sister Mentoring Program.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • For a Cause

Who it's for

  • Beginner Friendly

Great for: beginners, cause-driven runners

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the inaugural Run It Forward 5K in Houston, a community-centered event launching the Big Sister Little Sister Mentoring Program's annual signature race. This welcoming 3.1-mile run or walk supports mentorship, leadership development, and scholarships for youth and women. Held during National Financial Literacy Month, it connects wellness with long-term success. Expect a scenic neighborhood course, a lively atmosphere, and a post-race celebration, all while contributing to a meaningful cause.

What to expect

  • Enjoy a scenic neighborhood loop starting and finishing at Crestmont Park.
  • Hydration stations will be available along the course.
  • Celebrate your finish with a medal, music, and a community atmosphere.

Standout details

  • Inaugural event for a great cause
  • Supports Big Sister Little Sister Mentoring
  • Finisher medals for all participants
  • Post-race celebration & community fair

Perks & features

  • After-Party
  • Awards
  • Medal

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The course

  • Flat
  • Timed race

Vibe Check

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

5K distance, flat area, typically mild weather

  • Warm season

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

Run It Forward 5K Run It Forward. Together Towards Tomorrow.

Join us on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Crestmont Park for the inaugural Run It Forward 5K, the official launch of what will become an annual signature event for the Big Sister Little Sister Mentoring Program.

This is more than a race. It is forward motion in action.

Whether you are a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, a walker, or a family participating together, this event is designed to be welcoming, safe, and community-centered. The 3.1-mile course begins and ends inside Crestmont Park and loops through the surrounding neighborhood, creating a visible and energizing presence in the community we serve.

Why We Run April is National Financial Literacy Month, and Run It Forward highlights the connection between wellness, discipline, preparation, and long-term success. Just like training for a 5K, building strong futures requires consistency, accountability, and community support.

Proceeds from this race support mentorship, leadership development, scholarships, wellness initiatives, and community service programs serving youth and women across multiple states.

When you register, you are helping create access. When you run, you are helping move someone forward.

Race Day Experience • Scenic neighborhood loop starting and finishing at Crestmont Park • Hydration stations along the course • Finisher medals for all participants • Awards for top 3 overall finishers • Music, energy, and community atmosphere • Post-race celebration before the Crestmont Park Annual Community Fair (1:00–4:00 PM)

Schedule 8:00 AM – Check-in Opens 9:00 AM – 5K Start 10:15 AM – Course Closes

Participants are encouraged to stay and enjoy the community fair later that afternoon.

Who Should Register? • Runners • Walkers • Families • Corporate teams • School groups • Community members who believe in forward motion

This is the first year of what your participation helps establish the foundation and impact we make!

Run (or walk) with purpose. Run (or walk) with community. Run It Forward. Walk it Forward.

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