From the Organizer
Registration is now open for the 6th Annual Race for the Dome benefitting the Astrodome Conservancy. Join us on Saturday, April 11th, 2026 to race with hundreds of Dome-lovers and fans in support of a bright future for the Eighth Wonder of the World!
This year’s event features a 5K road race and a Kids 1K fun run for even the youngest Astrodome fans. Come dressed in your vintage gear or best Dome wear and stick around after the race to celebrate the Astrodome’s 61st birthday.
This year's celebration will be the biggest and best yet!
Follow the Astrodome Conservancy and #RacefortheDome for fun facts and race information.
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
78°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
16%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Houston-Port, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
2,300,419
as of 2023
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 Race for the Dome, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
11th Annual Pearland XC Summer Running Camp
Less than a mile away
ZFT Run Club Run-Walk-Crawl 9 Year Anniversary 5K & Celebration
Less than a mile away
Run Juneteenth Day 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON
Less than a mile away
Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON
Less than a mile away
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 the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Race for the Dome
Apr 10, 2027