UNCF Houston 5k
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Houston, Texas
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the UNCF Houston 5K, taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in vibrant Houston, Harris County! This exciting event marks the 41st Annual UNCF South Texas Houston Walk for Education, and itβs more than just a race; itβs a movement dedicated to empowering students and supporting historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Join us for a fun, non-timed 5K (3.1 miles) where every step you take contributes to changing lives and providing scholarships for deserving students in the Greater Houston area.
Whether youβre aiming for a personal best, enjoying a leisurely stroll with family, or rallying your coworkers, your participation helps us reach our fundraising goal to support approximately 43 students on their educational journey. After crossing the finish line, celebrate with us at a lively community gathering featuring scholarship resources, interactive STEM activities, local vendors, music, and exciting giveaways, including laptops! Bring your friends, family, and colleagues to be part of this inspiring day. Together, let's ensure that more students have the chance to earn a college degree and make a positive impact in their communities. Join us and help make education accessible for all!
Whether youβre aiming for a personal best, enjoying a leisurely stroll with family, or rallying your coworkers, your participation helps us reach our fundraising goal to support approximately 43 students on their educational journey. After crossing the finish line, celebrate with us at a lively community gathering featuring scholarship resources, interactive STEM activities, local vendors, music, and exciting giveaways, including laptops! Bring your friends, family, and colleagues to be part of this inspiring day. Together, let's ensure that more students have the chance to earn a college degree and make a positive impact in their communities. Join us and help make education accessible for all!
Organiser's Description
The 41st Annual UNCF South Texas Houston Walk for Education is more than a 5Kit's a community movement dedicated to empowering students, strengthening historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), and creating brighter futures through education.
Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2026, for a fun, family-friendly, non-timed 5K (3.1 miles) where every step helps change a life. Whether you're running for a personal best, enjoying a leisurely walk with family and friends, or rallying a team of coworkers, you'll be part of a nationwide initiative that raises critical scholarship funds and educational support for deserving students.
This year's fundraising goal will help provide scholarships and essential support services for approximately 43 students across Greater Houston, helping them get to and through college. Every registration, donation, and mile completed brings us one step closer to making higher education more accessible. The excitement doesn't end at the finish line! Participants can enjoy a vibrant community celebration featuring scholarship and FAFSA resources, interactive STEM experiences, family-friendly activities, local vendors, music, giveaways, and opportunities to win laptops and other prizes.
Bring your family, invite your friends, represent your company or organization, and join hundreds of supporters who believe that education changes lives. Together, we can ensure that more students have the opportunity to earn a college degree and make meaningful contributions to their communities.
Visit www.UNCF.org/SouthTexasWalk [https://www.UNCF.org/SouthTexasWalk] for more details and register at: https://give.uncf.org/site/TR?fr_id=3351&pg=entry
Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2026, for a fun, family-friendly, non-timed 5K (3.1 miles) where every step helps change a life. Whether you're running for a personal best, enjoying a leisurely walk with family and friends, or rallying a team of coworkers, you'll be part of a nationwide initiative that raises critical scholarship funds and educational support for deserving students.
This year's fundraising goal will help provide scholarships and essential support services for approximately 43 students across Greater Houston, helping them get to and through college. Every registration, donation, and mile completed brings us one step closer to making higher education more accessible. The excitement doesn't end at the finish line! Participants can enjoy a vibrant community celebration featuring scholarship and FAFSA resources, interactive STEM experiences, family-friendly activities, local vendors, music, giveaways, and opportunities to win laptops and other prizes.
Bring your family, invite your friends, represent your company or organization, and join hundreds of supporters who believe that education changes lives. Together, we can ensure that more students have the opportunity to earn a college degree and make meaningful contributions to their communities.
Visit www.UNCF.org/SouthTexasWalk [https://www.UNCF.org/SouthTexasWalk] for more details and register at: https://give.uncf.org/site/TR?fr_id=3351&pg=entry
Races
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5k
Sat 26th September 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
Free
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3452 Fellows Rd, Houston, 77047, TX, United States
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