The Run for 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!
7AM – On Site Registration
8AM – 8:15AM – Races begin
8:45-10AM – 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.
Learn about the Diaz Family story and how the run came to be! https://youtu.be/cc5zUskTOzw
Join us to support Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston! 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:
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Holcombe House – 70 Bedrooms
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Texas Children's Hospital – 19 Bedrooms
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Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital – 20 Bedrooms
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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.
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5K and Kids1 Miler | DECEMBER 6, 2025 | SAM HOUSTON PARK
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USATF-certified 5K run/walk/roll
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Competitive runners, fun runners and walkers, families with children are welcome!
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All registered participants will receive a finisher medal, event t-shirt, and other great SWAG generously donated by our sponsors.
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100% of the proceeds benefit the children and families of RMHC Greater Houston.
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Up to $50,000 will be generously matched, dollar for dollar, by the Trafigura Foundation!
5K Pricing Schedule:
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Early Bird Pricing – $35
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Open Registration Pricing – $40 per person
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Last Call Pricing – $45 per person
1 Miler Pricing Schedule (Kids):
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Early Bird Pricing – $25
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Open Registration Pricing – $30
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Last Call Pricing – $35
1 Miler Pricing Schedule (Adults):
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Early Bird Pricing – $35
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Open Registration Pricing – $40
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Last Call Pricing – $45