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

5K · 1 mi · Walk

Dec 5, 2026 · Houston, Texas, US

Listed Mar 30, 2023

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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!

 

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 about the Diaz Family story and how the run came to be! https://youtu.be/cc5zUskTOzw

 

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.

 

We serve children and families at four 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

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.

 

LOOKING FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES?  Click Here.

 

5K and Kids1 Miler | DECEMBER 6, 2025 | SAM HOUSTON PARK

  • USATF-certified 5K run/walk/roll
  • Competitive runners, fun runners and walkers, families with children are welcome!
  • All registered participants will receive a finisher medal, event t-shirt, and other great SWAG generously donated by our sponsors.
  • 100% of the proceeds benefit the children and families of RMHC Greater Houston.
  • 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

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