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Run Houston! Sam Houston Race Park 5K & 10K presented by Houston Methodist
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- Saturday, January 2, 2027
Jan 02 Saturday, 2027
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When and where is Run Houston! Sam Houston Race Park 5K & 10K presented by Houston Methodist?
Run Houston! Sam Houston Race Park 5K & 10K presented by Houston Methodist is on Saturday, January 2, 2027 in Houston, Texas. The first event starts at 7:15 AM local time. Distances: kids run, 5K and 10K. Current entry fees run $24.99 to $49.99 on RunSignup, before processing fees. Online registration is open and closes Jan 9, 2027.
Events & distances
| Event | Distance | Start | Entry fee | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Jan 2, 2027, 7:15 AM | $42.99 until Dec 30, 2026 | Opens Jul 16, 2026 · Closes Dec 31, 2026 |
| 10K - Extended Online Registration | 10K | Jan 2, 2027, 7:15 AM | $49.99 until Jan 2, 2027 | Opens Dec 30, 2025 · Closes Jan 2, 2027 |
| Virtual Race -10K | 10K | Jan 2, 2027, 7:15 AM | $42.99 until Jan 8, 2027 | Opens Jul 16, 2026 · Closes Jan 9, 2027 |
| 5K | 5K | Jan 2, 2027, 8:30 AM | $37.99 until Dec 30, 2026 | Opens Jul 16, 2026 · Closes Dec 31, 2026 |
| 5K - Untimed | 5K | Jan 2, 2027, 8:30 AM | $37.99 until Dec 30, 2026 | Opens Jul 16, 2026 · Closes Dec 31, 2026 |
| 5K - Extended Online Registration | 5K | Jan 2, 2027, 8:30 AM | $44.99 until Jan 2, 2027 | Opens Dec 30, 2025 · Closes Jan 2, 2027 |
| 5K (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration | 5K | Jan 2, 2027, 8:30 AM | $44.99 until Jan 2, 2027 | Opens Dec 30, 2025 · Closes Jan 2, 2027 |
| Virtual Race 5K | 5K | Jan 2, 2027, 8:30 AM | $37.99 until Jan 8, 2027 | Opens Jul 16, 2026 · Closes Jan 9, 2027 |
| Virtual Kids 1K | 1K | Jan 2, 2027, 8:30 AM | $24.99 until Jan 2, 2027 | Opens Jul 16, 2026 · Closes Jan 3, 2027 |
| Kid's 1K - Extended Online Registration | 1K | Jan 2, 2027, 10:00 AM | $29.99 until Jan 2, 2027 | Opens Dec 30, 2025 · Closes Jan 2, 2027 |
| Kid's 1K (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration | 1K | Jan 2, 2027, 10:00 AM | $29.99 until Jan 2, 2027 | Opens Jul 30, 2026 · Closes Jan 2, 2027 |
| Kids 1k | 1K | Jan 2, 2027, 10:00 AM | $24.99 until Dec 30, 2026 | Opens Jul 16, 2026 · Closes Dec 31, 2026 |
| Kid's 1K - Untimed | 1K | Jan 2, 2027, 10:00 AM | $24.99 until Dec 30, 2026 | Opens Jul 16, 2026 · Closes Dec 31, 2026 |
Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.
About Run Houston! Sam Houston Race Park 5K & 10K presented by Houston Methodist
Run Houston! Sam Houston Race Park 5K/10K/Kids K presented by Houston Methodist on January 2nd, 2027. This is the first race of the Run Houston Race Series!
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Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change before the event. All official information is on the event's website TXruns.com.
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