Houston Friendship 5K
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Event overview
The Houston Friendship 5K takes place on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Godwin Park, 5101 Rutherglen Dr, Houston, TX 77096. The event raises funds and community awareness for The Friendship Circle, a nonprofit organization serving individuals with disabilities.
Distances and event types:
- 1 Mile Fun Walk
- 5k Walk or Run
Registration opens October 31, 2025. The listed entry fees are $15 for the 1 Mile Fun Walk and $35 for the 5k Walk or Run. The event program includes packet pick up, a pre-race welcome, and a food fair. A therapy dog and a sensory-friendly tent will be available to participants.
Course
The 5k course starts on Dumfries Dr and follows a neighborhood loop that includes Balmforth Ln, Rutherglenn Dr, South Rice Ave, Glenmeadow Dr, Millbury Dr, Doud Rd, Valkeith Dr, and Runnymeade Dr before returning to Dumfries Dr. 5k participants complete this loop twice to cover the full distance.
The 1 Mile Fun Walk follows a shorter version of the same circuit starting on Dumfries Dr and proceeding via Balmforth Ln, Rutherglenn Dr, South Rice Ave, Glenmeadow Dr, Millbury Dr, Valkeith Dr, Runnymeade Dr, and back to Dumfries Dr to the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.