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

Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 8:00 AM CST

Location: Houston, TX; 1000 Bagby, 77002
Type: RUN

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At a glance

Who it's for

Beginner Friendly
For a Cause
Family Friendly
Walkers Welcome

Great for: beginners, walkers

Perks & features

After-Party
Free
Medal
Shirt
Swag Included

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Distances & registration

6 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, Dec 5, 8:15 AM CST · From $27.50
Opens Dec 17, 2025, 7:00 AM CST · Closes Aug 2, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
1 Miles
Sat, Dec 5, 8:15 AM CST · From $38.10
Opens Dec 16, 2025, 10:09 AM CST · Closes Aug 31, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
1 Miles
Sat, Dec 5, 8:00 AM CST · From $32.80
Opens Dec 17, 2025, 5:28 AM CST · Closes Dec 4, 2026, 2:00 PM CST

+ 3 more options

3.1 Miles
Sat, Dec 5, 8:00 AM CST · From $38.10
Opens Dec 17, 2025, 7:00 AM CST · Closes Aug 2, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
3.1 Miles
Sat, Dec 5, 8:00 AM CST · From $16.90
Opens Dec 17, 2025, 4:43 AM CST · Closes Dec 4, 2026, 5:00 AM CST
3.1 Miles
Sat, Dec 5, 8:00 AM CST · From $32.80
Opens Dec 17, 2025, 5:28 AM CST · Closes Dec 4, 2026, 2:00 PM CST

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The course

From the organizer

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.

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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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