Run for the House 5K
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Event details
The Run for the House is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Sam Houston Park in Houston, TX (1000 Bagby, 77002). The event includes a USATF-certified 5K run/walk/roll (timed) and two untimed 1K events for children and adults. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a registered adult or guardian.
Distances:
- 5K
- 1K (ages 12 and under)
- 1K (ages 13 and up)
Registered participants receive a finisher medal, an event t-shirt, and sponsor-donated swag. A course map is listed as coming soon.
Organization and logistics
The event benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston; 100% of proceeds support RMHC Greater Houston and up to $50,000 will be matched dollar for dollar by the Trafigura Foundation. RMHC Greater Houston operates four locations with a total of bedrooms listed for each: Holcombe House (70), Texas Children’s Hospital (19), Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital (20), and MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital (2). RMHC also operates a CareMobile for community immunizations and well checks.
Packet pickup is available before the race at Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston (1907 Holcombe Blvd) with pre-race pickup offered as drive-thru only; no guests will be allowed inside RMHC. Race-day packet pickup is at Sam Houston Park. Pricing tiers are listed for each event, with early bird, open registration, and last call prices. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.