THE RUN FOR THE HOUSE IS A FAMILY-FRIENDLY USATF-CERTIFIED COMPETITIVE 5K AND NON-COMPETITIVE 1 MILER. REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A RACE SHIRT, MEDAL, SWAG BAG. AFTER THE RUN, JOIN US AT SAM HOUSTON PARK FOR THE AFTER PARTY. TAKE A SELFIE WITH SANTA, CREATE AWESOME CRAFTS, PLAY FUN GAMES, REFUEL WITH DELICIOUS FOOD AND DRINKS, AND SEE IF YOU WON AN AWARD!



7AM - ON SITE REGISTRATION

8AM - 8:15AM - RACES BEGIN

8:45-10AM - AFTER PARTY



WHY WE RUN: TO SUPPORT FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN RECEIVING CARE IN THE MEDICAL CENTER FOR A SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY. WE PROVIDE A HOME AWAY FROM HOME FOR THESE FAMILIES.



Learn about the Diaz Family story and how the run came to be! https://youtu.be/cc5zUskTOzw



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.



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

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.



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5K AND KIDS1 MILER | 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 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!



5K 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



1 MILER PRICING SCHEDULE (KIDS):

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EARLY BIRD PRICING - $25

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OPEN REGISTRATION PRICING - $30

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LAST CALL PRICING - $35



1 MILER PRICING SCHEDULE (ADULTS):

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EARLY BIRD PRICING - $35

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OPEN REGISTRATION PRICING - $40

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LAST CALL PRICING - $45