# Heart of the House - Ronald McDonald House Greater Houston 5K and Kids 1 Miler

- **When:** Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST
- **Where:** 1000 Bagby, Houston, TX, 77002
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-145632-heart-of-the-house-ronald-mcdonald-house-greater-houston-5k-

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://rmhchouston.org

## Description

The Heart of the House is a family-friendly USATF-Certified competitive 5K and non-competitive 1 Miler. Registered participants receive a race shirt, medal, swag bag. After the run, join us at Sam Houston Park for the After Party. Take a selfie with Santa, create awesome crafts, play fun games, refuel with delicious food and drinks, and see if you won an award! 

 

6:30 a.m. - Walk-up Registration Begins

8:00 - 8:15 a.m. - Race starts 

8:45 - 10:00 a.m. - Mogie 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 and Kids1 Miler | DECEMBER 5, 2026 | SAM HOUSTON PARK

USATF-certified 5K run/walk/roll

Competitive runners, fun runners and walkers, families with children are welcome!

All registered participants will receive a finisher medal, event t-shirt, and other great SWAG generously donated by our sponsors.

100% of the 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!

 

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

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-145632-heart-of-the-house-ronald-mcdonald-house-greater-houston-5k-](https://runthis.run/event/rs-145632-heart-of-the-house-ronald-mcdonald-house-greater-houston-5k-) — data from Run This (runthis.run).