Houston Heights Fun Run: 5K, 10K and Kids 1K

The Houston Heights Fun Run This year marks the 41st A nnual Houston Heights Fun Run hosted by the Houston Heights Association. The Houston Heights Fun Run will be held on Saturday October 10, 2026 ! The event started in 1985 and despite everything, has not missed a year! The 10K and 5K races are both USATF Certified and the codes are TX17062LAB and TX17061LAB, respectively. In-Person & Virtual 5K,10K and Kids 1K Race Event Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026 Event Location: Marmion Park, 1800 Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX 77008 Event Information: Get out to enjoy the fall weather in our wonderful neighborhood and support the Houston Heights Association favorite outdoor event! The IN-PERSON option will be done the day of the event. This will be done ON race day on the Boulevard with the option of a 10K Run, 5K Walk or Run, or a Kids 1K. The VIRTUAL option can be done from time of registration up until race day on any trail that you choose! Virtual participants are able to submit their race from time of their registration of event until race day and can be submitted in portions. Race Day Schedule: Saturday, October 10, 2026 5:30AM - Last minute packet pick-up @ Marmion 6:45AM - Pre-Race Stretching begins @ Starting Line hosted by a Special Guest! 7:00AM - 10K Run begins @ Starting Line 7:15AM - 5K Run begins @ Starting Line 7:20AM - 5K Walk begins @ Starting Line 8:00AM - Kids 1K begins @ Starting Line 8:00AM - After Party starts @ Marmion Park 8:30AM - Awards Race Day Groups (5K/10K Run): 5K/10K Competitive runs will start at the same time. There will be signs at the START for Groups based on estimated Mile Pace (Example: Group 1: Sub 7:00 min/mile, Group 2: 7:00-8:30 min/ mile, etc. ) Please look for signage. This will be done based on honor system so please choose to your best knowledge to keep everyone around you safe. Course Information: For the In-Person Option, Heights Boulevard will be closed to passing traffic with patrolling de