Heart of the House 5K
Date and time
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Location
1000 Bagby, Houston, TX
Date and time
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Location
1000 Bagby, Houston, TX
Date and time
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Location
1000 Bagby, Houston, TX
DECEMBER 5, 2026 | SAM HOUSTON PARK
USATF-certified 5K and non-competitive 1 mile routes
Competitive runners, fun runners and walkers, and families with children welcome
Registered participants receive a finisher medal, event race bag, t-shirt, and other great SWAG
Super fun post-race party featuring free food and drinks, fun games and activities, sponsor booths, awards ceremony, a visit from Santa Claus, great music & more
100% of race proceeds benefit the children and families of RMHC Greater Houston
Up to $50,000 will be generously matched, dollar for dollar, by the Trafigura Foundation
Race Day Schedule
6:30 a.m. - Walk-up Registration Begins
8:00 - 8:15 a.m. - Race starts
8:45 - 10:00 a.m. - After Party
WHY WE RUN: To support families with children receiving care in the Medical Center for a serious illness or injury. We provide a home away from home for these families.
Founded in 1978, the mission of RMHC Greater Houston is to offer a home away from home providing care, compassion, and hope to families with seriously ill children being treated in Texas Medical Center member institutions. The House provides a place to find rest and respite, activities, meals, and snacks for our families, at no cost.
We serve children and families at four locations:
Holcombe House - 70 Bedrooms
Texas Children's Hospital - 19 Bedrooms
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital - 20 Bedrooms
MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital - 2 Bedrooms
In addition to our Houses, RMHC Greater Houston also has a CareMobile that goes to local communities to provide immunizations and well checks for school aged children.
5K Pricing Schedule:
Early Bird Pricing - $35
Open Registration Pricing - $40
Last Call Pricing - $45
1 Miler Pricing Schedule (Kids):
Early Bird Pricing - $25
Open Registration Pricing - $30
Last Call Pricing - $35
1 Miler Pricing Schedule (Adults):
Early Bird Pricing - $35
Open Registration Pricing - $40
Last Call Pricing - $45
5K
1 mile
1000 m
10K