Run for the House - Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston 5K and Kids 1 Miler

  • Date Sat 6th December 2025
  • Time 8:00AM CST
  • Location Houston, Texas
  • Price $32.80 - $43.40
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 1km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Run for the House event on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in beautiful Houston, Harris County! This exciting day features a USATF-certified 5K run/walk/roll and a fun-filled Kids 1 Miler, making it the perfect outing for competitive runners, casual joggers, families, and even four-legged friends. Join us at Sam Houston Park to support the vital mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston, which provides a "home away from home" for families with seriously ill children.

Participants in both the 5K and Kids 1 Miler will receive a finisher medal, an event t-shirt, and other fantastic swag, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting local families in need. Plus, your contribution will go even further, as the Trafigura Foundation will match up to $50,000, dollar for dollar! Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a fun day of fitness and community spirit. Register early to take advantage of discounted pricing and secure your spot in this heartwarming 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



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5K AND KIDS 1 MILER - 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 1MILER 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



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

Races

  • 5K (Timed)

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 6th December 2025 (8:00AM CST)

    $43.40

  • 1Miler Untimed (Ages 12 and Under; Children Under 12 Must Be Accompanied by a Registered Adult/Guardian)

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 6th December 2025 (8:15AM CST)

    $32.80

    Children under 12 must be accompanied by a registered adult.
  • 1Miler Untimed (Ages 13 and Up)

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 6th December 2025 (8:15AM CST)

    $43.40

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1000 Bagby, Houston, 77002, TX, United States

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