Bayou City Classic 10K & 5K Fun Run

  • Date Sat 7th March 2026
  • Time 7:50AM CST
  • Location Houston, Texas
  • Price $38.10
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 10km, 5km

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Event summary

Join the excitement at the 49th Annual Bayou City Classic 10K & 5K Fun Run on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in the vibrant heart of downtown Houston at Hermann Square adjacent to City Hall. This beloved event kicks off with the hand-cycle/pushrim division starting at 7:50 AM followed by the main 10K race at 8:00 AM, and the 5K Fun Run/Walk commencing at 8:20 AM.

The Bayou City Classic is Texas' oldest 10K race and welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, including wheelchair and pushrim athletes. It’s a family-friendly affair that encourages everyone to join in, even in costume for a chance to compete in the fun "Centipede" contest! After crossing the finish line, runners can indulge in a fantastic post-race party filled with food and beverages. Proceeds from this spirited event help support the Houston Parks & Recreation Department, making a positive impact on the community. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a tradition that celebrates health, fitness, and fun in Houston!

Organiser's Description

THE 49TH ANNUAL BAYOU CITY CLASSIC 10K AND 5K FUN RUN



MARCH 7, 2026



THE 49TH RUNNING OF THE BAYOU CITY CLASSIC 10K, TEXAS' OLDEST 10K RACE, WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026 AT 8AM (HAND-CYCLE/PUSHRIM START IS 7:50AM). THE 5K FUN RUN/WALK WILL START AT 8:20AM (HAND-CYCLE/PUSHRIM START IS 8:15AM).



THE EVENT TAKES PLACE IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN HOUSTON (HERMANN SQUARE ADJACENT TO CITY HALL). THIS IS A FAMILY-FRIENDLY, ALL-INCLUSIVE EVENT. WE INVITE EVERYONE TO PARTICIPATE. WHEELCHAIR/PUSHRIM PARTICIPANTS ARE WELCOMED AND ENCOURAGED. FULL RACE DETAILS AT WWW.BAYOUCITYCLASSIC.ORG [https://www.bayoucityclassic.org//index.html].

* Run in costume - Compete in our signature "Centipede" contest! (VIEW COSTUMES & CENTIPEDE DETAILS HERE [https://www.bayoucityclassic.org//Cent_Cost22.html])
* Terrific post race party with food and beverages (including the adult kind) galore!



Proceeds from the Bayou City Classic are donated to the Houston Parks & Recreation Department to improve our city parks and preserve our trees. This non-profit event is organized by the HOUSTON AREA ROAD RUNNERS ASSOCIATION (HARRA [https://harra.org/]), an all volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to promote running as a competitive sport and a healthful exercise. The race has donated over $250,000 for the Parks over the previous eight years!



RACE DETAILS:

Race day, Saturday, March 7th, at Hermann Square by City Hall.

* 10K START:

* 7 HANDCYCLE/PUSHRIM DIVISION
* 8 RUN/WALK 10K

* 5K START:

* 8:15 AM: HANDCYCLE/PUSHRIM DIVISION
* 8 Run/Walk 5K

10K/5K FEES

* Early Bird (TO 8/31/25) $35 (Lowest Price - no additional discounts)
* Early (9/1/25 to 1/12/26): $45
* Regular (1/13/26 - 3/6/26 ): $50
* Race Morning: $55. Must be registered by 7:30 AM to be eligible for awards.


HARRA Members receive a discount except on low Early Bird price. Enter the code (from the HARRA weekly email) when you are checking out to redeem the discount.You may join/renew HARRA here [https://harra.org/index.php].

Discounts available for military/first responders and athletes with disabilities (AWD). Contact [email protected] for info.



PACKET PICKUP:



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_RACE DAY REGISTRATION: OPEN TILL 7:15AM, BUT YOU MUST SIGN UP ONLINE AND PAY BY CREDIT CARD BEFORE YOU REQUEST YOUR BIB. WE WILL HAVE A QR CODE TO SCAN WITH YOUR CELL PHONE FOR FAST SIGNUP. ABSOLUTELY NO IN-PERSON PAPER REGISTRATION FORMS ACCEPTED AND NO CHANGE WILL BE GIVEN._



_NO SWITCHING EVENTS ON RACE DAY!!_



VOLUNTEERS: If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please sign up on our VOLUNTEER PAGE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/TX/Houston/BayouCityClassic10k] or email the volunteer coordinator at [email protected]. Service hour certificates will be provided to those needing them for school credit.

* All volunteers receive a cool Bayou City Classic tech shirt.
* HARRA [https://harra.org/] members receive VVIP points and volunteering counts for IRONFOOT [https://harra.org/ironfoot] Awards.



DONATIONS AND FUNDRAISING: Consider contributing to our cause via our DONATION LINK [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/TX/Houston/BayouCityClassic10k]. The race is presented by the HOUSTON AREA ROAD RUNNERS ASSOCIATION (HARRA) [https://harra.org/] , an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)3 organization (EIN 74-0041210). All donations are tax-deductible.

_LEARN MORE ABOUT THE HOUSTON AREA ROAD RUNNERS ASSOCIATION AT WWW.HARRA.ORG. [http://www.harra.org]_



SPONSORSHIP: Corporate sponsors please contact the [email protected] for more information. For convenience, contributions can be submitted via the donation link on this site.

Races

  • 10k

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & Finisher Tech Shirt

    Sat 7th March 2026 (8:00AM CST)

    $38.10

    Our 10K race course is certified by the Road Running Technical Council of USATF. The 10K course starts and finishes downtown near Hermann Square with a loop through Downtown and along Allen Parkway.
  • 10K - Wheel Division

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & Finisher Tech Shirt

    Sat 7th March 2026 (7:50AM CST)

    $38.10

    Our 10K race course is certified by the Road Running Technical Council of USATF. The 10K course starts and finishes downtown near Hermann Square with a loop through Downtown and along Allen Parkway.
  • 5k

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & Finisher Tech Shirt

    Sat 7th March 2026 (8:20AM CST)

    $38.10

    The 5k course also starts and finishes near Hermann Square with a loop through Downtown and along portions of Allen Parkway.
  • 5k - Wheel Division

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & Finisher Tech Shirt

    Sat 7th March 2026 (8:15AM CST)

    $38.10

    The 5k course also starts and finishes near Hermann Square with a loop through Downtown and along portions of Allen Parkway.

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Hermann Square, 900 Bagby St, Houston, 77002, TX, United States

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