After a completely virtual Fun Run in 2020, we were thrilled to offer our first-ever hybrid Fun Run this year, with both an in-person and a virtual option. The in-person option took place on Saturday, September 18 and we had over 1,000 runners from the Heights and all around Houston join us to go for a new PR. This year’s Boulevard Blitz version of our annual Fun Run saw runners safely spaced out in waves before heading down scenic Heights Boulevard for their choice of 10K Run, 5K Run, 5K Walk, or the Kids Fun Run (about 1K). 

Photo courtesy of Joshua Rosales

After the run, there was a lively After-Party at the recently updated Marmion Park featuring food, drinks, raffle prizes, awards, and countless giveaways courtesy of many local community vendors and sponsors. In addition, we thank U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee for stopping by to speak at the After-Party!

Photo courtesy of Joshua Rosales

RESULTS

Thanks to everyone who participated in this cherished tradition, which raises valuable funds for HHA programs and property management! Congratulations to the top overall runners in each race and division:

  • 5K Top Female Open Runner: May Shek
  • 5K Top Female 29 & Under Runner: Emma Vales
  • 5K Top Female 30-39 Runner: Jihye Deveau
  • 5K Top Female 40-49 Runner: Andrea Torroba
  • 5K Top Female 50 & Over Runner: Laura Folk
  • 5K Top Male Open Runner: Mark Mendrek-Laske
  • 5K Top Male 29 & Under Runner: Lyle Levy
  • 5K Top Male 30-39 Runner: Gustavo Murillo
  • 5K Top Male 40-49 Runner: Carlos Thorne
  • 5K Top Male 50 & Over Runner: Robert Hale
  • 10K Top Female Open Runner: Liliana Galvan
  • 10K Top Female 29 & Under Runner: Emily Skrzypczak
  • 10K Top Female 30-39 Runner: Jennifer Rodriguez
  • 10K Top Female 40-49 Runner: Liliana Rondon
  • 10K Top Female 50 & Over Runner: Diana DiMartino
  • 10K Top Male Open Runner: Luke Smith 
  • 10K Top Male 29 & Under Runner: Joshua Christopher
  • 10K Top Male 30-39 Runner: Jonathan Scheiner
  • 10K Top Male 40-49 Runner: Alvaro Belloso
  • 10K Top Male 50 & Over Runner: Jose Olalla

Curious how you fared? All competitive results and times can be found here:

5K Results

10K Results

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PHOTOS

Photos from the run are available here for purchase from Spring Action Photos: 

Search for “Houston Heights Boulevard Blitz” and then you can search by BIB or LAST NAME, or simply browse all the photos from the run.

And for more photos from the After Party, start line, finish line, and beyond, follow this link. Thanks to Joshua Rosales for capturing so many wonderful moments!

Photo courtesy of Joshua Rosales

THANK YOU

Thanks again to all our runners, walkers, and spectators at the run! The race was outstanding, and everyone had a spectacular time at the after-party.

We want to send a special thank you to our Summer Sponsors for supporting this event:

  • Platinum: Boulevard Realty and Nan & Company Properties
  • Gold: Lucas Craftsmanship and The Heights Emergency Room
  • Bronze: Krantz Linn Group with Compass RE Texas and Bayou City Aire

Photo courtesy of Joshua Rosales

In addition, we also appreciate all our additional booth vendors for joining us and/or donating to the after-party:

  • Revival Market
  • Bellagreen Heights
  • Yoga6
  • C38
  • Shawn Manderscheid Realty
  • H-E-B
  • Star Sailor
  • ChicknCone
  • Compass
  • Jenis
  • Fleet Feet
  • Long Drink
  • Momentum
  • Memorial Hermann
  • QUAR Fitness
  • Eureka Heights
  • Just Made Juice
  • Heights Pedi & Ortho
  • Pure Prosthodontics
  • ER Signature Care
  • Orangetheory Fitness
  • Boxed Water
  • Spring Action Photos
  • The Heights Kids’ Day of Music
  • Rambler
  • Juiceland
  • The NOW Massage

Photo courtesy of Joshua Rosales

Finally, thank you to all the volunteers who made this event a success. Thanks especially to Village Heights Church & Houston Heights Woman’s Club for volunteering on the day of the run. And thank you to our dedicated Fun Run committee led by Fun Run Chair Kinzie Verdell, who worked so hard to maneuver and put together this first-ever hybrid Fun Run.

Photo courtesy of Joshua Rosales