2025 Lone Star Stampede - Texas Exes Houston & Katy Chapters

ABOUT THE LONE STAR STAMPEDE

The Lone Star Stampede is a beloved tradition that brings together the Houston community, the University of Texas at Austin alumni, and supporters for a day of running, fun, and giving back.

Hosted by the Texas Exes Houston and Katy Chapters, this annual event features a 5K, 10K, AND KIDS FUN RUN designed for all ages and fitness levels.

More than just a race, the Lone Star Stampede is about making an impact. Proceeds from the event fund scholarships for local students, helping them achieve their dreams of higher education.

As proud 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, the TEXAS EXES HOUSTON AND KATY CHAPTERS are committed to fostering the next generation of Longhorn leaders while strengthening the bonds of our incredible community.

EVENT DETAILS

* DATE: Saturday, February 8, 2025 (8:00 AM CST)
* LOCATION: Cane Island Community, Katy, TX
* DISTANCES: 5K, 10K, and Kids Fun Run

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PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP:

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RACE DAY TIMELINE:
8:00 AM 5K and 10K run start
8:10 AM 5K walk start
9:15 AM Kids K start
9:30 AM 5K & 10K Awards

ROUTE: The course is a double loop route within the Cane Island Community in Katy, Texas:

* 5K course is one loop
* 10K course is a double loop
* Kids K is also an out-and-back on the course

PARKING: Cane Quarter

5K & 10K AWARDS:
Overall open Male and Female.

MISC:

* 5K and 10K runs are chip timed.
* The 5K walk and Kids 1K are not timed. Parents may accompany kids on Kid's 1K.
* No pets on the course.
* Strollers in the 5K walk only.

INCLEMENT WEATHER: The event will be held rain or shine. However, should additional weather conditions prevail race day that it is deemed unsafe for runners and volunteers, the run will be cancelled and all fees will be donated to the Houston and Katy Chapter Scholarship fund. The race will not be rescheduled for 2026.

NO REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS due to race cancellation from weather conditions.

T-shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed for registration after January 13th, 2025.

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The Texas Exes Houston & Katy Chapters are the local chapters of the Ex-Students Association of The University of Texas. Texas Exes Houston is a 501(c)(3) serving Houston-area Longhorn alumni and friends. The Chapters are led by a volunteer Board of Directors and coordinates Houston & Katy area alumni events, scholarship fundraising and other engagement activities. Donations to the Chapters and our scholarship fund are tax deductible.