Run Against Breast Cancer HOUSTON

Saturday, March 2, 2024 Past event
8:30 AM CST
Houston, Texas
$38.10–$48.70 · 5 races
5km, 10km, 1 Mile, Marathon

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for a fantastic cause at the Run Against Breast Cancer in Houston, taking place on Saturday, March 2, 2024. This inspiring event invites participants of all ages and paces to join in a supportive atmosphere with race distances of 5K, 10K, and a challenging 21K half marathon. Whether you choose to run or walk, your participation will help raise vital funds for the American Cancer Society, the oldest and largest cancer organization in the United States.

After crossing the finish line, you'll be celebrated with a special commemorative pin or ribbon to honor your support. With a limited number of participants capped at just 40 people per wave, this hand-timed event ensures a personalized experience. Early registration is encouraged to secure your spot at the lowest price, and remember, all swag including a premium running shirt and finisher's medal will be shipped directly to you! Join the movement, make a difference, and experience the joy of running for a great cause in the heart of Houston!

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Races

  • 5k Registration

    Incl. $3.22 Fee & Shirt

    8:30 AM CST

    $40.22

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  • 10k Registration

    Incl. $3.52 Fee & Shirt

    8:30 AM CST

    $45.52

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  • 13.1 Half-Marathon Registration

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & Shirt

    8:30 AM CST

    $48.70

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  • 5k/10k/13.1 Virtual Registration

    Virtual

    Incl. $3.22 Fee & Running Shirt

    8:30 AM CST

    $40.22

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  • Family 1 Mile Fun Run

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    8:30 AM CST

    $38.10

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Organiser's description

STAND TOGETHER AGAINST CANCER BY TAKING PART IN A 5K, 10K, OR 21K HALF MARATHON. AFTER THE RUN, GET A SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE PIN OR RIBBON TO KEEP!
A PORTION OF RUN PROCEEDS + 100% OF THE FUNDRAISING WILL GO TO AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, THE OLDEST AND LARGEST CANCER ORGANIZATION IN THE UNITED STATES.

OVERVIEW:
RUN WILL SELL-OUT QUICK! GET IN ON THE LOWEST PRICE WHEN YOU SIGN-UP EARLY.

WE WILL CLOSE OFF WAVES THE MOMENT THEY FILL UP.

THIS IS A SMALLER, HAND-TIMED RUN CAPPED AT JUST 40 PEOPLE PER WAVE.

ALL PACES AND AGES (UNDER 18 WITH GUARDIAN) ARE WELCOME - RUN OR WALK!

THERE'S NO EQUIPMENT OR SETUP, THIS IS JUST A PURE RUN WITH OUR COORDINATORS TO SUPPORT YOU!

TIMING:

THIS IS A STRESS FREE RUN TO SUPPORT YOU IN ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS!

- NO TIMING CHIPS.

- TIMING (OPTIONAL): OUR COORDINATORS CAN HELP YOU KEEP YOUR TIME USING BIB NUMBERS GIVEN OUT ON RACE DAY! PLEASE TELL OUR COORDINATOR ON RACE DAY AND THEY WILL WALK YOU THROUGH AN EASY PROCESS OF NOTING YOUR START AND STOP TIME, TO REPORT YOUR FINAL RESULTS!

WHAT YOU GET (SWAG BAG):

- PREMIUM RUNNING SHIRT (SHIPPED TO THE ADDRESS YOU REGISTER WITH - US ONLY)

- FINISHER'S MEDAL! (EMAIL US AFTER THE RUN)

- ACCESS TO VIRTUAL COMMUNITY OF RUNNERS

PACKET PICKUP:

NO HASSLE OF PICKING UP PACKETS REQUIRED!

-SWAG SHIPPED DIRECT TO YOUR ADDRESS (PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PROVIDE YOUR FULL, CORRECT US MAILING ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER AND CHECK SPELLING)

- RACE BIBS ARE PROVIDED ON RACE DAY

WHEN WILL I GET MY SWAG?

YOU WILL GET YOUR SHIRT AT YOUR MAILING ADDRESS THE WEEK OF YOUR RACE.

RACE UPDATES:

WE WILL EMAIL YOU A FINAL UPDATE THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE RACE WITH FINAL DETAILS AND COURSE MAPS.

DO YOU ACCEPT LAST MINUTE REGISTRATIONS? (FOR THOSE SIGNING UP 2 WEEKS BEFORE THE RACE)

YES, BUT PLEASE NOTE THAT IT TAKES TIME FOR US TO SHIP YOUR SHIRT. YOUR SHIRT WILL LIKELY ARRIVE AFTER THE RUN. YOU CAN WEAR ANY SHIRT YOU FIND APPROPRIATE TO RUN THE RACE!

WAVE TIMES: (EMAIL US YOUR DESIRED WAVE TIME: [email protected])
(WAVES FILLED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS)
WAVE A: 7:30AM
WAVE B: 8:30AM
WAVE C: 9:00AM

*LATE RUNNERS CAN RUN UPON ARRIVAL (PLEASE NOTE OUR COORDINATORS STAY UNTIL 3 HOURS AFTER THE FIRST WAVE)

VIRTUAL RUN OPTION:
- OUR VIRTUAL RUN UNIQUELY OFFERS THE SUPPORT OF A COACH THAT YOU CAN TEXT ANYTIME. YOU CAN SIGN-UP TO HAVE ONE OF OUR COACHES TEXT YOU AND CHEER YOU ON BEFORE YOUR RUN!

VIRTUAL RUNS CAN BE DONE ANY TIME AND PLACE OF YOUR CHOOSING USING ANY TRACKING DEVICE (OPTIONAL). AFTER YOU FINISH, YOU CAN SUBMIT YOUR RESULTS TO [email protected] TO RECEIVE YOUR MEDAL!

RACE BUNDLE:

SIGN-UP FOR MORE RACES AND GET A DISCOUNT! WE'LL SEND YOU YOUR SHIRTS FOR EACH RACE TOGETHER. IF YOU COMPLETE 3 OF OUR RUNS, WE'LL SEND YOU A CUSTOM RUNNER'S TROPHY!

SPONSORSHIPS & PROMOTING YOUR BUSINESS:

IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BECOME A SPONSOR, WE'D LOVE TO HELP PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS!
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TEAM GLO VOLUNTEERS:

IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN HELPING PUT ON RUNS FOR THE COMMUNITY AND HELPING PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS, WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS, FILL OUT THE FORM HERE: HTTPS://WWW.THEBESTRACES.COM/VOLUNTEER-FORM/ https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form

Location

Eleanor Tinsley Park, Houston, 77001, TX, United States

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