The Rad Race
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 8:15AM CDT
- Location Houston, Texas
- Price $16.90 - $48.70
- Races 6 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and excitement at The Rad Race on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Houston, Harris! This signature annual event celebrates the iconic 40th anniversary of the beloved movie that inspired a movement, bringing together families and friends for an action-packed morning. Participants can choose between a thrilling 5K and 10K race, or let the kids join in on the fun with a special Kids Bike Dash. The first 200 registrants will receive a complimentary Bobo's Bar, adding to the festive atmosphere!
Dress in your best '80s attire for a chance to win the attire contest, and don’t forget to register by September 27 to secure your finisher shirt and size. Everyone will receive a custom race shirt, finisher medal, and race bib, with additional awards for overall and age-group winners. With a range of activities throughout the morning, including awards, memorabilia, and fun surprises, The Rad Race promises to be a day filled with joy and community spirit. Sign up now and be part of the rad experience that supports great causes like Hope for Youth, We Run for Him, and Men of Action. Join us for a celebration of fitness, nostalgia, and camaraderie
Dress in your best '80s attire for a chance to win the attire contest, and don’t forget to register by September 27 to secure your finisher shirt and size. Everyone will receive a custom race shirt, finisher medal, and race bib, with additional awards for overall and age-group winners. With a range of activities throughout the morning, including awards, memorabilia, and fun surprises, The Rad Race promises to be a day filled with joy and community spirit. Sign up now and be part of the rad experience that supports great causes like Hope for Youth, We Run for Him, and Men of Action. Join us for a celebration of fitness, nostalgia, and camaraderie
Organiser's Description
RAD RACING COMPANY PROUDLY PRESENTS... THE RAD RACE! OUR SIGNATURE ANNUAL EVENT TO GIVE HONOR TO THE MOVIE THAT INSPIRED THE MOVEMENT. THIS YEAR WE CELEBRATE THE ICONIC 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MOVIE RELEASE!
FEATURING A 5K/10K AND KIDS BIKE DASH... AND THE FIRST 200 PARTICIPANTS GET A FREE BOBO'S BAR! - SIGN UP NOW AND DON'T MISS THIS INCREDIBLE EVENT!!
_ATTIRE CONTEST ~ BEST 80'S DRESS!_
SO LACE-UP YOUR KICKS, PUMP UP THOSE TIRES AND GET GEARED UP TO COME JOIN US FOR THE RADEST RACE OF THE YEAR!! REGISTER THE WHOLE FAMILY, COME EARLY/STAY LATE AND ENJOY ALL OF THE FUN THROUGHOUT THE MORNING!
_**BE SURE TO SIGN UP BY SEPTEMBER 27TH TO GUARANTEE FINISHER SHIRT AND SIZE!**_
THE EVENT SUPPORTS: HOPE FOR YOUTH, WE RUN FOR HIM & MEN OF ACTION
**YOU MAY ALSO MAKE A DIRECT DONATION OR CREATE YOUR OWN FUNDRAISER
TOP DONOR/FUNDRAISER WILL RECEIVE A FULL REFUND OF THEIR REGISTRATION _($100+ REQUIRED)_
**ALL INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS OF $25 OR MORE WILL RECEIVE A DISCOUNT ON REGISTRATION**
**EXCLUSIVE SWAG-PACK [https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/TX/Kingwood/TheRadRace] (LIMITED QTY) - _SUPPORTS OUR CHARITABLE PARTNERS_
~... AVAILABLE DURING CHECK-OUT, PACKET PICK-UP AND EVENT UNTIL WE RUN OUT!
ALL EVENT PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A CUSTOM RACE SHIRT, FINISHER MEDAL & RACE BIB!
_ ~ TPP FINISHERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE OVERALL AND AGE-GROUP AWARDS._
ALL OVERALL AWARD WINNERS THIS YEAR WILL GET A FREE INVITE TO RACE WITH US AGAIN NEXT YEAR FOR ANY DISTANCE THEY CHOOSE LETS SEE WHOS COMING BACK ON RRCS DIME IN 2027!
_RAD MOVIE & MEMORABILIA WITH AWARDS & DRAWINGS!!_
**LIMITED AVAILABILITY**
GET READY B/C ITS GONNA BE RAD!!
COURSE & SITE MAP HERE! (COMING SOON!)
"VOLUNTEER THEN RUN" IS OUR HIGHLY DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION TO HELP WITH RACE DAY AND PRE-RACE DAY PACKET-PICK-UP. AFTER PACKET PICK-UP IS OVER, YOU CAN RUN AND THEN AFTER HELP WITH AWARD DISTRIBUTION, PHOTOS AND RACE HQ NEEDS. THIS OPTION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO 5K PARTICIPANTS. SIMPLY SHOW UP AN HOUR AND A HALF BEFORE RACE START TO HELP AND BEFORE RACE STARTS, YOU CAN JOIN EVERYONE AT THE STARTING LINE FOR PRE-RACE WARMUP. THEN AFTER YOU RUN THE RACE AND RECOVER YOU HELP US HAND OUT AWARDS, REFRESHMENTS AND ANY POST-RACE NEEDS!!
SUPPORTING/NOT RUNNING, BUT WANT TO SERVE YOUR RUNNING COMMUNITY AND STILL GET THE SWAG? NO PROBLEM, JUST CLICK ON VOLUNTEER ON THE ABOVE MENU AND CHOOSE FROM THE AVAILABLE POSITIONS STILL AVAILABLE. THESE POSITIONS ARE FILLED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS.
FULL RACE VOLUNTEERS WILL RECEIVE:
RACE SWAG
1 FREE ENTRY TO A FUTURE RAD RACING COMPANY EVENT
GET READY TO HAVE SOME 'RAD RACING FUN' AND WE'LL SEE YOU AT THE ON THE COURSE!!
FEATURING A 5K/10K AND KIDS BIKE DASH... AND THE FIRST 200 PARTICIPANTS GET A FREE BOBO'S BAR! - SIGN UP NOW AND DON'T MISS THIS INCREDIBLE EVENT!!
_ATTIRE CONTEST ~ BEST 80'S DRESS!_
SO LACE-UP YOUR KICKS, PUMP UP THOSE TIRES AND GET GEARED UP TO COME JOIN US FOR THE RADEST RACE OF THE YEAR!! REGISTER THE WHOLE FAMILY, COME EARLY/STAY LATE AND ENJOY ALL OF THE FUN THROUGHOUT THE MORNING!
_**BE SURE TO SIGN UP BY SEPTEMBER 27TH TO GUARANTEE FINISHER SHIRT AND SIZE!**_
THE EVENT SUPPORTS: HOPE FOR YOUTH, WE RUN FOR HIM & MEN OF ACTION
**YOU MAY ALSO MAKE A DIRECT DONATION OR CREATE YOUR OWN FUNDRAISER
TOP DONOR/FUNDRAISER WILL RECEIVE A FULL REFUND OF THEIR REGISTRATION _($100+ REQUIRED)_
**ALL INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS OF $25 OR MORE WILL RECEIVE A DISCOUNT ON REGISTRATION**
**EXCLUSIVE SWAG-PACK [https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/TX/Kingwood/TheRadRace] (LIMITED QTY) - _SUPPORTS OUR CHARITABLE PARTNERS_
~... AVAILABLE DURING CHECK-OUT, PACKET PICK-UP AND EVENT UNTIL WE RUN OUT!
ALL EVENT PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A CUSTOM RACE SHIRT, FINISHER MEDAL & RACE BIB!
_ ~ TPP FINISHERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE OVERALL AND AGE-GROUP AWARDS._
ALL OVERALL AWARD WINNERS THIS YEAR WILL GET A FREE INVITE TO RACE WITH US AGAIN NEXT YEAR FOR ANY DISTANCE THEY CHOOSE LETS SEE WHOS COMING BACK ON RRCS DIME IN 2027!
_RAD MOVIE & MEMORABILIA WITH AWARDS & DRAWINGS!!_
**LIMITED AVAILABILITY**
GET READY B/C ITS GONNA BE RAD!!
COURSE & SITE MAP HERE! (COMING SOON!)
"VOLUNTEER THEN RUN" IS OUR HIGHLY DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION TO HELP WITH RACE DAY AND PRE-RACE DAY PACKET-PICK-UP. AFTER PACKET PICK-UP IS OVER, YOU CAN RUN AND THEN AFTER HELP WITH AWARD DISTRIBUTION, PHOTOS AND RACE HQ NEEDS. THIS OPTION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO 5K PARTICIPANTS. SIMPLY SHOW UP AN HOUR AND A HALF BEFORE RACE START TO HELP AND BEFORE RACE STARTS, YOU CAN JOIN EVERYONE AT THE STARTING LINE FOR PRE-RACE WARMUP. THEN AFTER YOU RUN THE RACE AND RECOVER YOU HELP US HAND OUT AWARDS, REFRESHMENTS AND ANY POST-RACE NEEDS!!
SUPPORTING/NOT RUNNING, BUT WANT TO SERVE YOUR RUNNING COMMUNITY AND STILL GET THE SWAG? NO PROBLEM, JUST CLICK ON VOLUNTEER ON THE ABOVE MENU AND CHOOSE FROM THE AVAILABLE POSITIONS STILL AVAILABLE. THESE POSITIONS ARE FILLED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS.
FULL RACE VOLUNTEERS WILL RECEIVE:
RACE SWAG
1 FREE ENTRY TO A FUTURE RAD RACING COMPANY EVENT
GET READY TO HAVE SOME 'RAD RACING FUN' AND WE'LL SEE YOU AT THE ON THE COURSE!!
Races
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Narly 10k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Custom Race Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$43.40
2 loops -
Rad 5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Custom Race Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$38.10
1 loop -
KIDS FUN BIKE RACE (10&Under)
Incl. $1.90 Fee & Custom Race Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (8:15AM CDT)
$16.90
Fun Bike Race for our younger Rad Racers to get to experience what its like to race on wheels and earn all the same awesome race swag! *Yes, boys AND girls can do this! *parents or older siblings can run with children if needed/desired - come have fun with us! -
Volunteer Then Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Custom Race Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$22.20
**LIMITED AVAILABILITY** You will be racing in the 5K event ONLY - show up an hour and a half before start time and jump in to help with Packet Pickup and then after you finish and refresh, jump in to help with Refreshments/Medals/Awards/Photos! VR's are critical Race Day Team Members; we couldn't do it w/o you!! - come ready for some RAD Fun and awesome Perks!! -
RR Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Custom Race Shirt
$48.70
Choose when, how and where you tackle your race! We're rooting for you! -
RR Virtual 10K
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Custom Race Shirt
$48.70
Choose when, how and where you tackle your race! We're rooting for you!
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