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
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Run for the House event, taking place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the beautiful Sam Houston Park in Houston, Harris County! This family-friendly event features a USATF-certified 5K run/walk/roll, as well as a fun 1-mile race for kids, making it the perfect outing for runners of all ages and abilities. Participants can enjoy a day filled with excitement, camaraderie, and community spirit while supporting a great cause: Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston.
Every registered participant will receive a stylish event T-shirt, a finisher medal, and a fantastic swag bag filled with goodies from generous sponsors. After the races, stick around for an exciting after-party featuring photo opportunities with Santa, crafts, games, delicious food, and awards! With 100% of the proceeds benefiting families of children receiving care at the Texas Medical Center, your participation helps provide a home away from home for those in need. Join us in making a difference and experience the joy of running for a worthy cause!
Every registered participant will receive a stylish event T-shirt, a finisher medal, and a fantastic swag bag filled with goodies from generous sponsors. After the races, stick around for an exciting after-party featuring photo opportunities with Santa, crafts, games, delicious food, and awards! With 100% of the proceeds benefiting families of children receiving care at the Texas Medical Center, your participation helps provide a home away from home for those in need. Join us in making a difference and experience the joy of running for a worthy cause!
Organiser's Description
ABOUT THE RUN FOR THE HOUSE: THIS IS A FAMILY FRIENDLY, WALK/STROLL/RUN EVENT. WE START THE DAY WITH THE USATF CERTIFIED 5K AND FAMILY FRIENDLY 1 MILER. ALL PARTICIPANTS GET A RACE SHIRT, MEDAL, SWAG BAG. POST RACE, JOIN US AT SAM HOUSTON PARK FOR THE AFTER PARTY. THERE WILL BE PHOTO OPS WITH SANTA, CRAFTS, GAMES, FOOD AND AWARDS.
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.
LOOKING FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES? CLICK HERE. [https://secure.qgiv.com/for/runforthehouse/event/runforthehouse2025/]
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
*
LAST CALL PRICING - $45
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:
*
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
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.
LOOKING FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES? CLICK HERE. [https://secure.qgiv.com/for/runforthehouse/event/runforthehouse2025/]
5K AND KIDS 1 MILER - 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 1MILER PRICING SCHEDULE
*
EARLY BIRD PRICING - $25
*
OPEN REGISTRATION PRICING - $30
*
LAST CALL PRICING - $35
1 MILER 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. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th December 2025 (8:00AM CST)
$43.40
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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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