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
3.1 Miles: T-Shirt
1 Miles: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Miles | $35.00 | Dec 17 | Aug 3 |
| $40.00 | Aug 3 | Nov 7 | |
| $45.00 | Nov 7 | Dec 5 | |
| 1 Miles | $25.00 | Dec 17 | Aug 3 |
| $30.00 | Aug 3 | Nov 7 | |
| $35.00 | Nov 7 |
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| Dec 5 |
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP Thursday, December 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday, December 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston, 1907 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 PRE-RACE PPU IS DRIVE-THRU ONLY. NO GUESTS WILL BE ALLOWED INSIDE RMHC. PRE-RACE PPU WILL END AT 6:00 PM AND 3:00 PM SHARP. RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. at Sam Houston Park, 1000 Bagby, Houston 77002