Sloth Runner's Club 5k/10k/13.1 HOUSTON

Saturday, July 29, 2023 Past event
8:00 AM CDT
Houston, Texas
$38.10–$42.34 · 4 races
5km, 10km, Marathon

Event summary

Join the fun at the Sloth Runner's Club 5K/10K/13.1 event in Houston, Texas, on Saturday, July 29, 2023! This unique running experience is a perfect blend of fitness and philanthropy, as 10% of net proceeds and 100% of fundraising will go to the Sloth Conservation Foundation, supporting initiatives that benefit both humans and sloths. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a delightful way to get active, this event offers three race distances—5K, 10K, and a half marathon (13.1 miles)—to suit all levels of participants.

The event promises an upbeat atmosphere with limited waves of just 15 participants to ensure a close-knit experience. Sign up early to secure your spot in one of the three start times: 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM, or 9:30 AM. Participants will receive a swag bag filled with goodies, including a premium running shirt and a finisher's medal or custom mug. Plus, join a vibrant virtual community of runners worldwide for ongoing support and inspiration! Don't miss out on this unforgettable day of running, camaraderie, and conservation in the heart of Houston!

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Races

  • 5k Registration

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & Packet with Shirt

    8:00 AM CDT

    $38.10

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  • 10k Registration

    Incl. $3.22 Fee & T-Shirt, Medal, Virtual Packet

    8:00 AM CDT

    $40.22

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  • 13.1 Half-Marathon Registration

    Incl. $3.34 Fee & Packet with Shirt

    8:00 AM CDT

    $42.34

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  • Virtual Run 5k/10k/13.1 Registration

    Virtual

    Incl. $3.34 Fee & T-Shirt, Medal, Virtual Packet

    8:00 AM CDT

    $42.34

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Organiser's description

SLOTHS WILL GET THERE! JOIN US WHERE SLOTH LOVERS WILL GATHER TOGETHER AND RUN IN HOUSTON!

10% OF NET PROCEEDS + 100% OF FUNDRAISING WILL GO TO THE SLOTH CONSERVATION FOUNDATION WHO WORK WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO FACILITATE WIN-WIN SCENARIOS BY CULTIVATING CONDITIONS THAT ARE BENEFICIAL TO BOTH HUMANS AND SLOTHS. FUNDRAISING IS OPTIONAL. YOU CAN CREATE YOUR OWN PROFILE ON OUR PAGE HERE: HTTPS://THEBESTRACESJOURNEY.COM https://thebestracesjourney.com.

OVERVIEW:
RUN WILL SELL-OUT QUICK! WE WILL CLOSE OFF WAVES THE MOMENT IT FILLS UP. IF WAVES ARE SOLD OUT, YOU CAN SIGN-UP FOR THE VIRTUAL RUN OPTION AND WAITING LIST FOR FUTURE RUNS.

PRICES WILL ALSO INCREASE AFTER WAVES FILL UP BY THE FOLLOWING TIERS: FIRST 10 PEOPLE TO REGISTER (BEST PRICE!), 20 PEOPLE (PRICE INCREASE), 30 PEOPLE, 40 PEOPLE, 50 PEOPLE (MOST EXPENSIVE)

RUN IN THIS SMALL, PRIVATE GROUP RUN WITH OTHER RUNNERS AND OUR RUN PACERS THROUGH A BEAUTIFUL ROUTE! ALL PACES AND AGES (UNDER 18 WITH GUARDIAN) WELCOME - RUN OR WALK!

RUN IS CAPPED AT JUST 15 PARTICIPANTS PER WAVE FOR HEALTH, SAFETY, AND JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF ENCOURAGEMENT!

RUN THROUGH A SCENIC CUSTOM DESIGN ROUTE TOGETHER. NO EQUIPMENT OR SETUP, JUST A PURE RUN. IF THERE ARE AT LEAST 8 RUNNERS, WE'LL BRING OUT ONE OF OUR COORDINATORS WHO CAN HAND-TIME YOUR RUN AND PROVIDE WATER/SNACKS!

WHAT YOU GET:
WHEN YOU SIGN-UP, YOU'RE NOT JUST SIGNING UP FOR A RUN. YOU'RE SIGNING UP TO BE PART OF A JOURNEY IN TAKING A STEP TOWARDS YOUR HEALTH!
YOUR SWAG BAG WILL BE MAILED DIRECTLY TO YOU SO NO PACKET PICKUP REQUIRED!
SWAG BAG WILL INCLUDE:
- PREMIUM RUNNING SHIRT

- FINISHER'S MEDAL OR A CUSTOM MUG! (YOU CAN EMAIL US AFTER THE RUN FOR YOUR FINISHER'S AWARD TO BE SHIPPED DIRECTLY TO YOU)
- ACCESS TO VIRTUAL COMMUNITY OF RUNNERS ALL AROUND THE WORLD THAT RECEIVE TIPS, INSPIRATION, GIVEAWAYS, AND ONGOING CHALLENGES TO KEEP YOU GOING.

WAVE TIMES:
START TIMES IS GENERALLY 3 WAVES (WAVES FILLED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS) SIGN-UP FOR YOUR PREFERRED WAVE BY EMAILING INFO @ THEBESTRACES.COM:
WAVE A: 7:30AM
WAVE B: 8:30AM
WAVE C: 9:30AM
IF WAVES ARE SOLD OUT, YOU CAN SIGN-UP FOR THE VIRTUAL RUN OPTION AND WAITING LIST FOR FUTURE RUNS!

IMPORTANT NOTE** IN CASE THERE ARE LESS THAN 7 RUNNERS, WE MAY POSTPONE THE RUN TO A LATER TIME UNTIL THERE ARE AT LEAST 7 OTHER RUNNERS. NO FEE FOR TRANSFER FOR POSTPONED RUNS.
A VIRTUAL OPTION WILL BE PROVIDED WHERE YOU CAN DO A PRACTICE RUN ON ONE OF OUR DESIGNED COURSES.

SPONSORSHIPS & VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES:

IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BECOME A SPONSOR, WE'D LOVE TO HELP PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY!
HTTPS://WWW.THEBESTRACES.COM/EVENTS

INSPIRING NEWSLETTER FOR FITNESS:
OR SIMPLY SIGN UP FOR ONE OF OUR FREE NEWSLETTERS TO INSPIRE YOU TO STAY FIT
HTTPS://WWW.THEBESTRACES.COM/NEWSLETTER/



ONE FOR ONE: AROUND THE WORLD RUN:

WHEN YOU REGISTER TO RUN, WE WILL GIFT A REGISTRATION FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO RUN WHO MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PAY FOR REGISTRATION THEMSELVES. THEY WILL ALSO GET A RUNNING SHIRT AND FINISHER'S MEDAL!

WE PARTNER WITH NON-PROFITS WHO WORK WITH AT RISK YOUTH, ORPHANS, OR THE MARGINALIZED TO GIVE THEM AN MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE.

Location

Buffalo Bayou Trails, Houston, 77001, TX, United States

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