Bayou City Classic 10K
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Event overview
The Bayou City Classic is the 49th running of a downtown Houston road race held on March 7, 2026, at Hermann Square (900 Bagby St). The event includes both a 10K and a 5K and offers separate wheel divisions for athletes using hand-cycles or pushrims. The race is presented as a family-friendly, all-inclusive event in the heart of the city.
Distances:
- 10K
- 5K
- 10K - Wheel Division
- 5K - Wheel Division
Logistics and fees
Registration has tiered fees: Early Bird through August 31, 2025 is $35; Early (September 1, 2025 to January 12, 2026) is $45; Regular (January 13, 2026 to March 6, 2026) is $50; Race Morning is $55. Packet pickup details are listed as TBA. Race-day registration requires online sign-up and payment by credit card; paper registration forms are not accepted and events cannot be switched on race day.
The race is organized by the Houston Area Road Runners Association (HARRA), a volunteer 501(c)(3) group. Proceeds are donated to Houston Parks & Recreation and other local charities; the event reports donating over $250,000 to the parks in the previous eight years. The event features a costume "Centipede" contest and a post-race party. Volunteers receive a tech shirt and may earn service hour certificates; HARRA members receive VVIP points for volunteering. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.