COPHS Tiger Run Rx 5K is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Houston, TX, with an entry fee of $30.
From the Organizer
Lace up and join Texas Southern University's Joan M. Lafleur College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences for the Tiger Rx Run, a community 5K and health festival celebrating wellness, connection, and the future of healthcare. Held during American Pharmacists Month, the Tiger Rx Run brings together students, alumni, families, and the greater Houston community for a morning of movement and mission.
Run or walk the course, then stay for the festival. Enjoy food, music, and a community health fair where our students provide screenings, education, and a firsthand look at the professions shaping tomorrow's healthcare. Every step supports COPHS students and the College's commitment to caring for our communities.
Whether you're chasing a personal best or strolling with family, the Tiger Rx Run is for everyone. Bring your energy, bring your people, and be part of something bigger.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
16%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Houston-Port, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
2,300,419
as of 2023
City Elevation
52 ft
Nearest Airport
HOU
William P. Hobby Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at COPHS Tiger Run Rx 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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COPHS Tiger Run Rx 5K
Oct 31, 2026