Houston Heights Fun Run: 5K, 10K and Kids 1K
Houston Heights Fun Run: 5K, 10K and Kids 1K is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Houston, TX, with entry fees from $15 to $50.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (33 days to go)
- Location
- Marmion Park, Houston, TX
- Price
- $15–$50
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
This year marks the 41st Annual Houston Heights Fun Run hosted by the Houston Heights Association.
The Houston Heights Fun Run will be held on Saturday October 10, 2026! The event started in 1985 and despite everything, has not missed a year!
This is 1st and foremost a Fun Run that brings the community together for a fun morning with family, friends and neighbors.
For those interested in racing hard and trying to set a personal record, this race is also for you!
🔥The 10K and 5K races are both USATF Certified and the codes are TX17062LAB and TX17061LAB, respectively.
This is a blazing fast, flat course with only 1 turn for the 5K and 3 turns for the 10K. PR CITY!
🏃♀️➡️🏃♂️➡️ 5K,10K and Kids 1K Run and 5K Walk
🗓️Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
📍Event Location: Marmion Park, 1800 Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX 77008
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
84°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
16%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Houston-Port, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Houston, TX
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.
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33
Days to train
- Race
- Houston Heights Fun Run: 5K, 10K and Kids 1K
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- Marmion Park, Houston, TX
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Houston Heights Fun Run: 5K, 10K and Kids 1K
Oct 10, 2026