Steps for Students 5K
- Date Sat 14th February 2026
- Time 12:00AM CST
- Location Houston, Texas
- Price $15.00 - $20.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Steps for Students 5K, taking place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Houston, Harris! This vibrant annual event supports the 55 Catholic schools within the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and promises a day full of excitement and community spirit. Participants can enjoy a sanctioned 5K race, a beautiful Sunrise Mass, and a lively post-race party in the Catholic School Village, where families can come together to celebrate.
Over the past 20 years, Steps for Students has become a beloved tradition, with over 10,000 participants in 2025 alone, raising an impressive $900,000 to address the unique needs of Catholic schools. Whether you choose to join the race, become a fundraising champion for your school, or participate in the Hit Snooze for Students option to run at your convenience, there's a way for everyone to get involved. Mark your calendars for this exciting event and be part of a community that values education and fun!
Over the past 20 years, Steps for Students has become a beloved tradition, with over 10,000 participants in 2025 alone, raising an impressive $900,000 to address the unique needs of Catholic schools. Whether you choose to join the race, become a fundraising champion for your school, or participate in the Hit Snooze for Students option to run at your convenience, there's a way for everyone to get involved. Mark your calendars for this exciting event and be part of a community that values education and fun!
Organiser's Description
Steps for Students is an annual event benefiting the 55 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Over the last 20 years, this exciting day of family fun has brought together our Catholic community for a Sunrise Mass, a sanctioned 5K race, and a post-race party in the Catholic School Village. In 2025, over 10,000 people registered, and over $900,000 was raised to fund the unique needs of each of our Catholic schools.
There are many ways to participate in Steps for Students:
- Register and join the race!
- Become a fundraising champion for your school
- Join the festivities in the Catholic School Village
- Register for Hit Snooze for Students and run on your own time
- Be a Steps Ambassador at your parish
Can't wait for you to join the celebration on Saturday, February 8, 2025!
There are many ways to participate in Steps for Students:
- Register and join the race!
- Become a fundraising champion for your school
- Join the festivities in the Catholic School Village
- Register for Hit Snooze for Students and run on your own time
- Be a Steps Ambassador at your parish
Can't wait for you to join the celebration on Saturday, February 8, 2025!
Races
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5K Timed
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 14th February 2026 (8:30AM CST)
$17.00
Compete against other runners for your best 5K time on this route! -
5K Untimed
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 14th February 2026 (8:40AM CST)
$15.00
Enjoy the 5k route at your own pace. -
Family 1K Fun Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 14th February 2026 (8:40AM CST)
$15.00
Take the whole family on this under a mile route. -
Hit the Snooze for Students
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 14th February 2026 (12:00AM CST)
$20.00
Support Catholic schools without running the race! Register to Hit the Snooze and you will still receive the official race t-shirt shirt, but will not receive a bib or race medal. *This is the option for those who would like to support but not attend.
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