Houston Heights Association · Since 1985
Saturday, October 10, 2026 — Marmion Park, 1800 Heights Boulevard. A neighborhood tradition of 5K, 10K and Kids 1K races down the Boulevard, benefiting Houston Heights community projects.
Register on RunSignupThe Tradition
This year marks the 41st Annual Houston Heights Fun Run, hosted by the Houston Heights Association. The event started in 1985 and — despite everything — has not missed a single year.
Get out and enjoy the fall weather in our wonderful neighborhood and support the HHA’s favorite outdoor event. Choose the in-person option on race day along Heights Boulevard — a 10K Run, 5K Walk or Run, or a Kids 1K — or go virtual and complete your distance on any trail you choose, anytime from registration through race day.
The 10K and 5K courses are both USATF Certified (TX17062LAB and TX17061LAB).
“Proceeds go directly into the community for beautification, restoration, maintenance and education.”
Event Details
Choose Your Race
In-person prices increase after June 30, 2026. Virtual registration stays open through October 8. Pick your event and sign up on RunSignup.
Race Day · Saturday, October 10
5K/10K competitive runs start together. Look for START signs grouping runners by estimated mile pace (e.g. Group 1: sub-7:00, Group 2: 7:00–8:30). Self-seed on the honor system to keep everyone safe.
The Courses
For the in-person races, Heights Boulevard is closed to passing traffic with patrolling deputies from the Precinct 1 Constable’s Office. All courses start and finish at Marmion Park (18th Street).
Starts at Marmion Park (18th Street) and loops at 18th Street to complete the 5K route twice, ending back at Marmion Park.
Starts at Marmion Park (18th Street), continues and turns around at 5th Street, and finishes back at Marmion Park.
Starts at Marmion Park (18th Street), continues and turns around at 15th Street, and finishes back at Marmion Park.
Before Race Day
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Historic Houston Heights Fire Station
107 W. 12th Street, Houston, TX 77008
Registrations placed after this date aren’t guaranteed a shirt. Due to limited inventory and production timelines, shirts are available only while supplies last — you may not receive one. We appreciate your understanding.
At the After-Party
Awards are handed out at the After-Party at Marmion Park starting at 8:30 AM. The top 3 male and top 3 female finishers in each age group receive awards in both the 5K Run and the 10K Run. The top 3 male and top 3 female Kids 1K finishers are also recognized (no age groups for Kids 1K).
Good to Know
The in-person option happens on race day along Heights Boulevard — a 10K Run, 5K Walk or Run, or Kids 1K. The virtual option can be completed from the time you register up until race day, on any trail you choose, and may be submitted in portions.
In-person registration prices increase after June 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM CDT. Virtual registration remains open through October 8, 2026.
The shirt guarantee deadline is Friday, September 25. Registrations after that date aren’t guaranteed a shirt, and shirts are available only while supplies last.
Yes — both the 10K and 5K courses are USATF Certified, with codes TX17062LAB and TX17061LAB respectively.
All race registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable unless you purchased the optional registration insurance during checkout. This is a fundraising event supporting the HHA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and your registration fee may be considered a charitable donation.
If you’d like to volunteer, sponsor, or have any questions, email hhafunrun@gmail.com.
Race Day · October 10, 2026
Every registration supports HHA community projects — beautification, restoration, maintenance and education right here in the neighborhood.
