Run for the House - Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston 5K and Kids 1 K
- Date Sat 6th December 2025
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Houston, Texas
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy at the Run for the House event, taking place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Sam Houston Park in Houston, Harris County. This vibrant event features a USATF-certified 5K run/walk/roll, perfect for competitive runners, casual joggers, families, and even furry friends! Plus, this year introduces a new Kids 1K, making it a fantastic opportunity for children to get active while supporting a great cause.
Join us in supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston, which has been providing a "home away from home" for families with seriously ill children since 1978. All proceeds from the event directly benefit these families, ensuring they have access to care, compassion, and hope during challenging times. Participants will receive a finisher medal, a stylish event t-shirt, and other fantastic goodies, thanks to our generous sponsors. With early bird pricing starting at just $35 for the 5K and $25 for the Kids 1K, this is a wonderful opportunity to give back while enjoying a day of community spirit and wellness. Don’t miss out on being part of this uplifting event!
Join us in supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston, which has been providing a "home away from home" for families with seriously ill children since 1978. All proceeds from the event directly benefit these families, ensuring they have access to care, compassion, and hope during challenging times. Participants will receive a finisher medal, a stylish event t-shirt, and other fantastic goodies, thanks to our generous sponsors. With early bird pricing starting at just $35 for the 5K and $25 for the Kids 1K, this is a wonderful opportunity to give back while enjoying a day of community spirit and wellness. Don’t miss out on being part of this uplifting event!
Organiser's Description
WHY WE RUN
NEW THIS YEAR - KIDS 1 K!!!!
JOIN US TO SUPPORT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES GREATER HOUSTON! FOUNDED IN 1978, THE MISSION OF RMHC GREATER HOUSTON IS TO OFFER A _HOME AWAY FROM HOME_ PROVIDING CARE, COMPASSION, AND HOPE TO FAMILIES WITH SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN BEING TREATED IN TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER MEMBER INSTITUTIONS. THE HOUSE PROVIDES A PLACE TO FIND REST AND RESPITE, ACTIVITIES, MEALS, AND SNACKS FOR OUR FAMILIES, AT NO COST.
IN ADDITION TO OUR HOUSES, RMHC GREATER HOUSTON ALSO HAS A CAREMOBILE THAT GOES TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO PROVIDE IMMUNIZATIONS AND WELL CHECKS FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN.
WE SERVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AT FOUR LOCATIONS:
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HOLCOMBE HOUSE - 70 BEDROOMS
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TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - 19 BEDROOMS
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CHILDREN'S MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL - 20 BEDROOMS
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MD ANDERSON CHILDREN'S CANCER HOSPITAL - 2 BEDROOMS
LOOKING FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES? CLICK HERE. [https://secure.qgiv.com/for/runforthehouse/event/runforthehouse/]
5K AND KIDS K - RUN & WALK | DECEMBER 6, 2025 | SAM HOUSTON PARK
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USATF-CERTIFIED 5K RUN/WALK/ROLL
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COMPETITIVE RUNNERS, FUN RUNNERS AND WALKERS, FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, AND DOGS ARE WELCOME!
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ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A FINISHER MEDAL, EVENT T-SHIRT, AND OTHER GREAT SWAG GENEROUSLY DONATED BY OUR SPONSORS.
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100% OF THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF RMHC GREATER HOUSTON.
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UP TO $50,000 WILL BE GENEROUSLY MATCHED, DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR, BY THE TRAFIGURA FOUNDATION!
5 K PRICING SCHEDULE
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EARLY BIRD PRICING - $35
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OPEN REGISTRATION PRICING - $40 PER PERSON
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LAST CALL PRICING - $45 PER PERSON
KID 1K PRICING SCHEDULE
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EARLY BIRD PRICING - $25
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OPEN REGISTRATION PRICING - $30
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LAST CALL PRICING - $35
1K PRICING SCHEDULE - ADULTS
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EARLY BIRD PRICING - $35
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OPEN REGISTRATION PRICING - $40
*
LAST CALL PRICING - $45
NEW THIS YEAR - KIDS 1 K!!!!
JOIN US TO SUPPORT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES GREATER HOUSTON! FOUNDED IN 1978, THE MISSION OF RMHC GREATER HOUSTON IS TO OFFER A _HOME AWAY FROM HOME_ PROVIDING CARE, COMPASSION, AND HOPE TO FAMILIES WITH SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN BEING TREATED IN TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER MEMBER INSTITUTIONS. THE HOUSE PROVIDES A PLACE TO FIND REST AND RESPITE, ACTIVITIES, MEALS, AND SNACKS FOR OUR FAMILIES, AT NO COST.
IN ADDITION TO OUR HOUSES, RMHC GREATER HOUSTON ALSO HAS A CAREMOBILE THAT GOES TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO PROVIDE IMMUNIZATIONS AND WELL CHECKS FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN.
WE SERVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AT FOUR LOCATIONS:
*
HOLCOMBE HOUSE - 70 BEDROOMS
*
TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - 19 BEDROOMS
*
CHILDREN'S MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL - 20 BEDROOMS
*
MD ANDERSON CHILDREN'S CANCER HOSPITAL - 2 BEDROOMS
LOOKING FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES? CLICK HERE. [https://secure.qgiv.com/for/runforthehouse/event/runforthehouse/]
5K AND KIDS K - RUN & WALK | DECEMBER 6, 2025 | SAM HOUSTON PARK
*
USATF-CERTIFIED 5K RUN/WALK/ROLL
*
COMPETITIVE RUNNERS, FUN RUNNERS AND WALKERS, FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, AND DOGS ARE WELCOME!
*
ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A FINISHER MEDAL, EVENT T-SHIRT, AND OTHER GREAT SWAG GENEROUSLY DONATED BY OUR SPONSORS.
*
100% OF THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF RMHC GREATER HOUSTON.
*
UP TO $50,000 WILL BE GENEROUSLY MATCHED, DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR, BY THE TRAFIGURA FOUNDATION!
5 K PRICING SCHEDULE
*
EARLY BIRD PRICING - $35
*
OPEN REGISTRATION PRICING - $40 PER PERSON
*
LAST CALL PRICING - $45 PER PERSON
KID 1K PRICING SCHEDULE
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EARLY BIRD PRICING - $25
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OPEN REGISTRATION PRICING - $30
*
LAST CALL PRICING - $35
1K PRICING SCHEDULE - ADULTS
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EARLY BIRD PRICING - $35
*
OPEN REGISTRATION PRICING - $40
*
LAST CALL PRICING - $45
Races
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5K (Timed)
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th December 2025 (8:00AM CST)
$38.10
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1K Untimed (Ages 12 and Under; Children Under 12 Must Be Accompanied by a Registered Adult/Guardian)
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th December 2025 (8:15AM CST)
$27.50
Children under 12 must be accompanied by a registered adult. -
1K Untimed (Ages 13 and Up)
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th December 2025 (8:15AM CST)
$38.10
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