From the Organizer
5k walk for UNCF. Check out https://www.uncf.org/ for more details.
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
71°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Houston Hobby Ap, 6 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 UNCF Houston 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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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)
UNCF Houston 5k
Sep 26, 2026