Race for the Dome is a running race on April 10, 2027 in Houston, TX.
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
61°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Houston Hobby Ap, 8 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
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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.
Coming Up
National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON
1 mile away
Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON
1 mile away
Run Houston! at University of Houston 5K & 10K presented by Houston Methodist
4 miles away
King & Spalding's 2026 West U Halloween Dash and Kids' Fun Run Presented by West U Smiles
3 miles away
Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Houston than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Race for the Dome
Apr 10, 2027