Independence Day 5k/10k/Half-Marathon HOUSTON
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Past event
8:00 AM CDT
Houston, Texas
$38.10–$43.40 · 4 races
5km, 10km, Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and celebrate freedom at the Independence Day 5K, 10K, and Half-Marathon in Houston, Harris, on Saturday, July 1, 2023! This exciting event invites runners of all ages and paces to join in a spirited race that honors those who have sacrificed for our freedom. Participants can choose from three distances: a 5K, 10K, or the challenging Half-Marathon, all while sporting their favorite red, white, and blue attire.
With a cap of just 15 participants per wave, this intimate and encouraging setting ensures you’ll receive personalized support along the scenic route. Plus, you’ll be running for a great cause, as 10% of net proceeds and 100% of fundraising efforts will benefit Hope for the Warriors, a nonprofit supporting service members, veterans, and military families. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a vibrant community, enjoy a fun race day experience, and receive a premium running shirt, medals, or a custom mug—all delivered directly to your door! Sign up early to secure your spot and be part of this unforgettable celebration of health, community, and independence!
With a cap of just 15 participants per wave, this intimate and encouraging setting ensures you’ll receive personalized support along the scenic route. Plus, you’ll be running for a great cause, as 10% of net proceeds and 100% of fundraising efforts will benefit Hope for the Warriors, a nonprofit supporting service members, veterans, and military families. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a vibrant community, enjoy a fun race day experience, and receive a premium running shirt, medals, or a custom mug—all delivered directly to your door! Sign up early to secure your spot and be part of this unforgettable celebration of health, community, and independence!
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Races
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5k Registration
VirtualIncl. $3.10 Fee & Packet with Shirt
Entries closed8:00 AM CDT
$38.10
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10k Registration
Incl. $3.22 Fee & Packet with Shirt
Entries closed8:00 AM CDT
$40.22
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Half-Marathon Registration
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Packet with Shirt
Entries closed8:00 AM CDT
$43.40
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Premium Registration (with Tech Shirt Upgrade)
Incl. $3.34 Fee & Packet with Shirt
Entries closed8:00 AM CDT
$42.34
Organiser's description
CELEBRATE JULY 4TH, INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH A RUN! RUN RED, WHITE, AND BLUE FOR THOSE WHO PAID FOR OUR FREEDOM WITH THEIR LIVES.
10% OF THE NET PROCEEDS + 100% OF THE FUNDRAISING WILL GO TO HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS, A NON-PROFIT THAT PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS, AND MILITARY FAMILIES. FUNDRAISING IS OPTIONAL. YOU CAN CREATE YOUR OWN PROFILE ON OUR PAGE HERE: HTTPS://THEBESTRACESJOURNEY.COM https://thebestracesjourney.com.
OVERVIEW:
RUN WILL SELL-OUT QUICK! WE WILL CLOSE OFF WAVES THE MOMENT IT FILLS UP. IF WAVES ARE SOLD OUT, YOU CAN SIGN-UP FOR THE VIRTUAL RUN OPTION AND WAITING LIST FOR FUTURE RUNS.
RUN IN THIS SMALL, PRIVATE GROUP RUN WITH OTHER RUNNERS AND OUR RUN PACERS THROUGH A BEAUTIFUL ROUTE! ALL PACES AND AGES (UNDER 18 WITH GUARDIAN) WELCOME - RUN OR WALK!
RUN IS CAPPED AT JUST 15 PARTICIPANTS PER WAVE FOR HEALTH, SAFETY, AND JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF ENCOURAGEMENT!
WE'LL RUN THROUGH A SCENIC ROUTE TOGETHER AT A DESIGNED COURSE. NO EQUIPMENT OR SETUP, JUST A PURE RUN.
WHAT YOU GET:
WHEN YOU SIGN-UP, YOU'RE NOT JUST SIGNING UP FOR A RUN. YOU'RE SIGNING UP TO BE PART OF A JOURNEY IN TAKING A STEP TOWARDS YOUR HEALTH!
YOUR SWAG BAG WILL BE MAILED DIRECTLY TO YOU SO NO PACKET PICKUP REQUIRED!
SWAG BAG WILL INCLUDE:
- PREMIUM RUNNING SHIRT
- MEDALS OR A CUSTOM MUG! YOU CAN EMAIL US AFTER THE RUN FOR YOUR FINISHER'S AWARD TO BE SHIPPED DIRECTLY TO YOU.
- ACCESS TO VIRTUAL COMMUNITY OF RUNNERS ALL AROUND THE WORLD THAT RECEIVE TIPS, INSPIRATION, GIVEAWAYS, AND ONGOING CHALLENGES TO KEEP YOU GOING.
WAVE TIMES:
START TIMES IS GENERALLY 3 WAVES (WAVES FILLED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS) SIGN-UP FOR YOUR PREFERRED WAVE BY EMAILING INFO @ THEBESTRACES.COM:
WAVE A: 7:30AM
WAVE B: 9:00AM
WAVE C: 10:00AM
IF WAVES ARE SOLD OUT, YOU CAN SIGN-UP FOR THE VIRTUAL RUN OPTION AND WAITING LIST FOR FUTURE RUNS!
IMPORTANT NOTE** IN CASE THERE ARE LESS THAN 7 RUNNERS, WE MAY POSTPONE THE RUN TO A LATER TIME UNTIL THERE ARE AT LEAST 7 OTHER RUNNERS. NO FEE FOR TRANSFER FOR POSTPONED RUNS.
A VIRTUAL OPTION WILL BE PROVIDED WHERE YOU CAN DO A PRACTICE RUN ON ONE OF OUR DESIGNED COURSES.
SPONSORSHIPS & VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES:
IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BECOME A SPONSOR, WE'D LOVE TO HELP PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY!
HTTPS://WWW.THEBESTRACES.COM/EVENTS
INSPIRING NEWSLETTER FOR FITNESS & YOUR OWN CUSTOMIZED EVENTS:
OR SIMPLY SIGN UP FOR ONE OF OUR FREE NEWSLETTERS TO INSPIRE YOU TO STAY FIT OR LEARN FROM 10+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN ORGANIZING EVENTS.
HTTPS://WWW.THEBESTRACES.COM/NEWSLETTER/
THE BEST RACES IS ABOUT BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO GIVE EACH PERSON A MEMORABLE, HEALTHY, AND FUN EXPERIENCE. PART OF THE PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT SELECT ORPHANAGES IN EAST ASIA.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR INTERNATIONAL ORDERS:
For International orders, we can ship shirts to U.K., Germany, Canada, and Australia. There will be no surcharge for overseas mailing but custom shirts will be mailed in lieu of medal.
10% OF THE NET PROCEEDS + 100% OF THE FUNDRAISING WILL GO TO HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS, A NON-PROFIT THAT PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS, AND MILITARY FAMILIES. FUNDRAISING IS OPTIONAL. YOU CAN CREATE YOUR OWN PROFILE ON OUR PAGE HERE: HTTPS://THEBESTRACESJOURNEY.COM https://thebestracesjourney.com.
OVERVIEW:
RUN WILL SELL-OUT QUICK! WE WILL CLOSE OFF WAVES THE MOMENT IT FILLS UP. IF WAVES ARE SOLD OUT, YOU CAN SIGN-UP FOR THE VIRTUAL RUN OPTION AND WAITING LIST FOR FUTURE RUNS.
RUN IN THIS SMALL, PRIVATE GROUP RUN WITH OTHER RUNNERS AND OUR RUN PACERS THROUGH A BEAUTIFUL ROUTE! ALL PACES AND AGES (UNDER 18 WITH GUARDIAN) WELCOME - RUN OR WALK!
RUN IS CAPPED AT JUST 15 PARTICIPANTS PER WAVE FOR HEALTH, SAFETY, AND JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF ENCOURAGEMENT!
WE'LL RUN THROUGH A SCENIC ROUTE TOGETHER AT A DESIGNED COURSE. NO EQUIPMENT OR SETUP, JUST A PURE RUN.
WHAT YOU GET:
WHEN YOU SIGN-UP, YOU'RE NOT JUST SIGNING UP FOR A RUN. YOU'RE SIGNING UP TO BE PART OF A JOURNEY IN TAKING A STEP TOWARDS YOUR HEALTH!
YOUR SWAG BAG WILL BE MAILED DIRECTLY TO YOU SO NO PACKET PICKUP REQUIRED!
SWAG BAG WILL INCLUDE:
- PREMIUM RUNNING SHIRT
- MEDALS OR A CUSTOM MUG! YOU CAN EMAIL US AFTER THE RUN FOR YOUR FINISHER'S AWARD TO BE SHIPPED DIRECTLY TO YOU.
- ACCESS TO VIRTUAL COMMUNITY OF RUNNERS ALL AROUND THE WORLD THAT RECEIVE TIPS, INSPIRATION, GIVEAWAYS, AND ONGOING CHALLENGES TO KEEP YOU GOING.
WAVE TIMES:
START TIMES IS GENERALLY 3 WAVES (WAVES FILLED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS) SIGN-UP FOR YOUR PREFERRED WAVE BY EMAILING INFO @ THEBESTRACES.COM:
WAVE A: 7:30AM
WAVE B: 9:00AM
WAVE C: 10:00AM
IF WAVES ARE SOLD OUT, YOU CAN SIGN-UP FOR THE VIRTUAL RUN OPTION AND WAITING LIST FOR FUTURE RUNS!
IMPORTANT NOTE** IN CASE THERE ARE LESS THAN 7 RUNNERS, WE MAY POSTPONE THE RUN TO A LATER TIME UNTIL THERE ARE AT LEAST 7 OTHER RUNNERS. NO FEE FOR TRANSFER FOR POSTPONED RUNS.
A VIRTUAL OPTION WILL BE PROVIDED WHERE YOU CAN DO A PRACTICE RUN ON ONE OF OUR DESIGNED COURSES.
SPONSORSHIPS & VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES:
IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BECOME A SPONSOR, WE'D LOVE TO HELP PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY!
HTTPS://WWW.THEBESTRACES.COM/EVENTS
INSPIRING NEWSLETTER FOR FITNESS & YOUR OWN CUSTOMIZED EVENTS:
OR SIMPLY SIGN UP FOR ONE OF OUR FREE NEWSLETTERS TO INSPIRE YOU TO STAY FIT OR LEARN FROM 10+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN ORGANIZING EVENTS.
HTTPS://WWW.THEBESTRACES.COM/NEWSLETTER/
THE BEST RACES IS ABOUT BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO GIVE EACH PERSON A MEMORABLE, HEALTHY, AND FUN EXPERIENCE. PART OF THE PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT SELECT ORPHANAGES IN EAST ASIA.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR INTERNATIONAL ORDERS:
For International orders, we can ship shirts to U.K., Germany, Canada, and Australia. There will be no surcharge for overseas mailing but custom shirts will be mailed in lieu of medal.
Location
Buffalo Bayou Trails, Houston, 77001, TX, United States
Independence Day 5k/10k/Half-Marathon HOUSTON
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