Lake Houston BridgeFest 2026
- Date Sat 28th March 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Kingwood, Texas
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Lake Houston BridgeFest 2026, happening on Saturday, March 28th, 2026, in the vibrant community of Kingwood, Harris! This beloved event celebrates not only the opening of the Lake Houston Parkway bridge but also 35 years of fostering community spirit and support. The BridgeFest is packed with fun for all ages, featuring a lively family festival and two exhilarating races: a chip-timed 5K and a 1-mile fun run/walk, both designed to be adaptive-friendly.
Participants will receive a custom bib, a finishers medal, and an exclusive Bridge Fest race shirt, making this a memorable experience for everyone involved. The day kicks off with packet pick-up starting at 7:00 AM, followed by the 1-mile fun run at 8:00 AM and the 5K race at 8:30 AM. With awards presented at 9:15 AM for various age categories, there’s plenty of opportunity to celebrate your achievement! Don’t miss out on this fantastic event that not only promotes health and wellness but also benefits local initiatives through the Lake Houston Family YMCA and the Rotary Club of the Lake Houston Area. Come out, get active, and help strengthen our
Participants will receive a custom bib, a finishers medal, and an exclusive Bridge Fest race shirt, making this a memorable experience for everyone involved. The day kicks off with packet pick-up starting at 7:00 AM, followed by the 1-mile fun run at 8:00 AM and the 5K race at 8:30 AM. With awards presented at 9:15 AM for various age categories, there’s plenty of opportunity to celebrate your achievement! Don’t miss out on this fantastic event that not only promotes health and wellness but also benefits local initiatives through the Lake Houston Family YMCA and the Rotary Club of the Lake Houston Area. Come out, get active, and help strengthen our
Organiser's Description
Beginning as a celebration of the opening of the Lake Houston Parkway bridge, Bridge Fest remains a well-loved community event for the Lake Houston area. Net proceeds directly benefit the local community through the support initiatives of both the Lake Houston Family YMCA and the Rotary Club of the Lake Houston Area.
The iconic BridgeFest event has supported Lake Houston area community for 35 years. With the goal of strengthening our community, the event brings hundreds of community members together for entertainment and run/walks designed for all ages. This year, the Lake Houston YMCA and The Rotary Club of the Lake Houston Area have joined together to make it a fun and impactful event!
VOLUNTEERS WELCOME!! PLEASE SIGN UP HERE. [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BAEAB22A5F5C07-54729192-lake]
EVENTS INCLUDE A FUN FAMILY FESTIVAL, A CHIP-TIMED 5K AND 1-MILE RUN/WALK (ADAPTIVE-FRIENDLY) PRE-RACE.
**NEW FOR 2026 ~ BOTH 5K AND 1-MILE RACES WILL BE CHIP-TIMED**
EACH 5K/1-MILE PARTICIPANT RECEIVES A CUSTOM BIB, FINISHER MEDAL AND BRIDGE FEST RACE SHIRT!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
7:00am Packet Pick-Up
8:00am 1-mile Fun Run Start
8:30am 5k Start
9:15am awards
12:00pm Bridge Fest closes
PACKET PICK UP:
Lake Houston Family YMCA
2420 W Lake Houston Pkwy
Kingwood, TX 77345
~ 4p-7pm Wednesday - Friday, March 25 - 27
~ 7am - 8am Race Day
Award Details:
5K
Male and Female Overall
Male and Female Masters (40+)
Male and Female Grand Masters (60+)
Top 3 Male and Female for the following:
10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
1-Mile
Male and Female Overall
Male and Female 10 and Under
The iconic BridgeFest event has supported Lake Houston area community for 35 years. With the goal of strengthening our community, the event brings hundreds of community members together for entertainment and run/walks designed for all ages. This year, the Lake Houston YMCA and The Rotary Club of the Lake Houston Area have joined together to make it a fun and impactful event!
VOLUNTEERS WELCOME!! PLEASE SIGN UP HERE. [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BAEAB22A5F5C07-54729192-lake]
EVENTS INCLUDE A FUN FAMILY FESTIVAL, A CHIP-TIMED 5K AND 1-MILE RUN/WALK (ADAPTIVE-FRIENDLY) PRE-RACE.
**NEW FOR 2026 ~ BOTH 5K AND 1-MILE RACES WILL BE CHIP-TIMED**
EACH 5K/1-MILE PARTICIPANT RECEIVES A CUSTOM BIB, FINISHER MEDAL AND BRIDGE FEST RACE SHIRT!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
7:00am Packet Pick-Up
8:00am 1-mile Fun Run Start
8:30am 5k Start
9:15am awards
12:00pm Bridge Fest closes
PACKET PICK UP:
Lake Houston Family YMCA
2420 W Lake Houston Pkwy
Kingwood, TX 77345
~ 4p-7pm Wednesday - Friday, March 25 - 27
~ 7am - 8am Race Day
Award Details:
5K
Male and Female Overall
Male and Female Masters (40+)
Male and Female Grand Masters (60+)
Top 3 Male and Female for the following:
10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
1-Mile
Male and Female Overall
Male and Female 10 and Under
Races
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BridgeFest 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Race Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$32.80
OPENS 01 NOV -
Bridge Fest 1-Mile
Incl. $1.90 Fee & Race Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$16.90
OPENS 01 NOV
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