Houston Heights Fun Run: 5K, 10K and Kids 1K

Houston Heights Fun Run: 5K, 10K and Kids 1K Race Information

<p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>The Houston Heights Fun Run</strong></span></p> <p>This year marks the <strong>40th</strong> annual Heights Fun Run hosted by the Houston Heights Association. The Houston Heights Fun Run will be held on <u><b>Saturday October 11th, 2025</b></u>! The event started in 1985 and despite everything, has not missed a year!<span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong><br /><br /></strong></span><span style="text-decoration:underline"><b><u>Hybrid</u></b><b> In- Person &amp; Virtual 5K,10K and Kids 1K Race</b><br /></span></p> <p><strong>Event Date: </strong>Saturday, October 11th, 2025</p> <p><strong>Event Location:</strong> Marmion Park. 1800 Heights Boulevard. Houston TX 77008</p> <p> </p> <p><u><b>Event Information:</b></u></p> <p>Get out to enjoy the summer weather in our wonderful neighborhood and support the Houston Heights Association favorite hybrid event! Since we all need to remain mindful of social distancing and keeping our community safe, the annual Fun Run will be hybrid with an In-Person AND Virtual option!</p> <p> </p> <p>The IN PERSON option will be done the day of the event. This will be done ON race day on the Boulevard with the option of a 10K run, 5K walk or run, or a Kids 1K.</p> <p>The VIRTUAL option can be done from time of registration up until race day on any trail that you choose! Virtual participants are able to submit their race from time of their registration of event until race day and can be submitted in portions.</p> <p> </p> <p><u><b>Race Day Schedule:</b></u></p> <p>Saturday, October 11th, 2025</p> <p>5:30AM - Last minute packet pick up &#64; Marmion</p> <p>6:45AM - Pre-Race Stretching begins &#64; Starting Line hosted by a Special Guest!</p> <p>7:00AM - Competitive Events- 10K/5K Run begins &#64; Starting Line (groups will be formed at Start Line based on mile pace).</p> <p>7:05AM - 5K Walk begins &#64; Starting Line</p> <p>8:00AM -  Kids 1K begins &#64; Starting Line</p> <p>8:00AM - After Party Starts &#64; Marmion with LIVE music !</p> <p>8:30AM - Awards</p> <p> </p> <p><u><b>Race Day Groups (5K/10K Run):</b></u></p> <p>5K/10K Competitive runs will start at the same time. There will be signs at the START for Groups based on estimated Mile Pace (Example:</p> <p>Group 1: Sub 7:00 min/mile, Group 2: 7:00-8:30 min/ mile, etc. )</p> <p>Please look for signage. This will be done based on honor system so please choose to your best knowledge to keep everyone around you safe.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><u><b>Course Information:</b></u></p> <p>For the In-Person Option, the Boulevard will be closed to passing traffic with patrolling constables.</p> <p>1K Route: Starts at Marmion Park (18th Street), continues &amp; turns around at 15th Street, and Stops at Marmion</p> <p>5K Route: Starts at Marmion Park (18th Street), continues &amp; turns around at 5th Street, and Stops at Marmion</p> <p>10K Route: is the 5K Route TWICE</p> <p> </p> <p><u><b>Packet Pick Up Information:</b></u></p> <p>Pick Up Date #1 - Sunday, October 5th - 8AM - 4PM - Historic Firehouse 107 W 12th Street Houston TX 77008 </p> <p><b><u>Awards:</u></b></p> <p>Awards will be handed out at the After-Party at Marmion Park starting at 8:30AM. Awards will be given to Top 3 Male &amp; Top 3 Female Finishers of each age group in the 5K Run and in the 10K Run. Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female Kids 1K finishers will also receive an award (no age groups for Kids 1K).</p> <p>Age Groups for 5K Run/ 10K Run</p> <p>Under 20</p> <p>20 - 29</p> <p>30 - 39</p> <p>40 - 49</p> <p>50 - 59</p> <p>60 - 69</p> <p>70 - 79</p> <p>80 &#43;</p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );text-decoration:underline"><strong>Shirt Deadline Information:</strong></span></span></p> <p>Order Deadline: Shirt Guarantee deadline is September 26th. Any registration AFTER this date is subject to a shirt of a different size than ordered due to order processing time. We apologize for the inconvenience. </p> <p><u><b>After Party Information:</b></u></p> <p>Post-Race, we will have a mindfully spaced After-Party at Marmion Park with local community vendors/sponsors- more details to come!</p> <p> </p> <p>We greatly appreciate your patience and support as we pivot one of our favorite neighborhood events to be unlike any other before. We can’t wait to see everyone out and running!</p> <p> </p> <p>Proceeds benefit HHA community projects. The HHA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and proceeds from the Boulevard Blitz go directly into the community for beautification, restoration, maintenance and education.  For more information visit <a href="http://houstonheights.org/event/2020-heights-fun-run/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.houstonheights.org</a></p> <p><br /><u><b>Additional Information:</b></u></p> <p>If you would like to volunteer, sponsor, or have any questions/concerns, please email <a href="mailto:hhafunrun&#64;gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">hhafunrun&#64;gmail.com</a></p> <p> </p> <p><u><b>DISCLAIMER:</b></u></p> <p>All race registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable, unless you purchased the optional registration insurance during checkout. By registering, you acknowledge that this is a fundraising event supporting the Houston Heights Association (HHA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and that your registration fee may be considered a charitable donation.</p> <p>No refunds will be issued for any reason, including but not limited to participant injury, scheduling conflicts, weather conditions, or event cancellation due to circumstances beyond our control.</p> <p>Thank you for your support of the Houston Heights Association and our community programs!</p>