
From the Organizer
Family event filled with fun, a delicious breakfast, and stunning scenery, all while running to raise funds to transform the lives of kids and teens in foster care.
Run for Hope will be held October 3, 2026 along the scenic Woodlands Waterway (Town Green Park) and benefits children and teens in the foster care system who have suffered abandonment, abuse, and neglect.
Race Categories: Participants can choose between a Timed 10K, a Timed 5K, or a casual 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk.
Awards: Medals are awarded to the overall male and female winners of the 5K and 10K, as well as the top finishers in specific age groups.
Family Fun: Beyond the run, the event features a light breakfast, children’s entertainment, and partner booths where you can learn more about child abuse awareness, fostering, and adoption.
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
87°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Houston Hooks Mem Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
127 ft
Nearest Airport
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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Coming Up
The Woodlands Country Club: Tournament Course
1 mile away
Heatwave Half Marathon - Houston
1 mile away
Explore The Falls Race
5 miles away
37th Annual YMCA Run Thru the Woods
Less than a mile away
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Run For Hope
Oct 3, 2026