Komen Houston Race for the Cure

Event details

The Komen Houston Race for the Cure takes place Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Sam Houston Park, 1000 Bagby St, Houston, TX. The event includes an on-site 5K course that follows Allen Parkway and a one-mile route option. The event offers an in-person and a virtual participation option. The race marks the 35th anniversary of Komen Houston. The event reports $386,238.81 raised toward a $1,130,000 goal and shows 4,950 registered participants.

Registration and logistics

Distances:

• 5K
• 1 mile

Every registered participant receives an event T-shirt; shirts for survivors and people living with metastatic breast cancer use special colors. Race packets will not be mailed; in-person packet pick-up is at Kroger, 1035 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, on Wednesday, October 1 and Thursday, October 2, with packet pick-up hours from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Street parking is available. Registration fees listed are Adult $45, Virtual Adult $45, Youth (under 18) $35, Virtual Youth $35. A timing chip is available for a $10 purchase; selecting the timing chip makes a participant eligible for awards. Award categories include top three overall male and female 5K finishers and top three male and female finishers in standard age groups from 10 & under through 80+. Timed participants receive an individual results page, pace breakdown, a finisher certificate, and a short video of crossing the start and finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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