Run for the House - Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston 5K and Kids 1 Miler | Houston, TX, United States

About the Event

The Run for the House is a family-friendly USATF-Certified competitive 5K and non-competitive 1 Miler. Registered participants receive a race shirt, medal, swag bag. After the run, join us at Sam Houston Park for the After Party. Take a selfie with Santa, create awesome crafts, play fun games, refuel with delicious food and drinks, and see if you won an award!

7AM - On Site Registration

8AM - 8:15AM - Races begin

8:45-10AM - After Party

WHY WE RUN: To support families with children receiving care in the Medical Center for a serious illness or injury. We provide a home away from home for these families.

Learn about the Diaz Family story and how the run came to be! https://youtu.be/cc5zUskTOzw

Join us to support Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston! Founded in 1978, the mission of RMHC Greater Houston is to offer a home away from home providing care, compassion, and hope to families with seriously ill children being treated in Texas Medical Center member institutions. The House provides a place to find rest and respite, activities, meals, and snacks for our families, at no cost.

We serve children and families at four locations:

Holcombe House - 70 Bedrooms
Texas Children's Hospital - 19 Bedrooms
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital - 20 Bedrooms
MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital - 2 Bedrooms

In addition to our Houses, RMHC Greater Houston also has a CareMobile that goes to local communities to provide immunizations and well checks for school aged children.

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5K and Kids1 Miler | DECEMBER 6, 2025 | SAM HOUSTON PARK

USATF-certified 5K run/walk/roll
Competitive runners, fun runners and walkers, families with children are welcome!
All registered participants will receive a finisher medal, event t-shirt, and other great SWAG generously donated by our sponsors.
100% of the proceeds benefit the children and families of RMHC Greater Houston.
Up to $50,000 will be generously matched, dollar for dollar, by the Trafigura Foundation!

5K Pricing Schedule:

Early Bird Pricing - $35
Open Registration Pricing - $40 per person
Last Call Pricing - $45 per person

1 Miler Pricing Schedule (Kids):

Early Bird Pricing - $25
Open Registration Pricing - $30
Last Call Pricing - $35

1 Miler Pricing Schedule (Adults):

Early Bird Pricing - $35
Open Registration Pricing - $40
Last Call Pricing - $45

Races Offered

5K (Timed)

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$35.00

5K School Programs (Finishers will receive a medal, but other Run for the House swag is not included with this special pricing)

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$15.00

Current and Former Family 1 Mile

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$30.00

Current and Former Family 5K

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$30.00

1Miler – Untimed (ages 12 and Under; Children under 12 must be accompanied by a registered adult/guardian)

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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08:15

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$25.00

1Miler – Untimed (ages 13 and Up)

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:15

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$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Houston.

thermostat Temperature

10.5° / 19.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

8.2° / 18.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 22m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.4)

humidity_mid Humidity

76.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:08

nightlight Sunset

18:24

About Houston

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Houston is a sprawling port city in Southeastern Texas. An oil boom and continuing international immigration has brought explosive growth to the city, and it is now the fifth largest metropolitan area in the United States and the most diverse large city since 2021. While at first glance, the city appears to be a 9-5 central business district surrounded by a sea of suburbs and strip malls, there are many hidden gems to be discovered.

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Run for the House - Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston 5K and Kids 1 Miler

About the Event

7AM - On Site Registration

8AM - 8:15AM - Races begin

8:45-10AM - After Party

WHY WE RUN: To support families with children receiving care in the Medical Center for a serious illness or injury. We provide a home away from home for these families.

We serve children and families at four locations:

Holcombe House - 70 Bedrooms

Texas Children's Hospital - 19 Bedrooms

Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital - 20 Bedrooms

MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital - 2 Bedrooms

In addition to our Houses, RMHC Greater Houston also has a CareMobile that goes to local communities to provide immunizations and well checks for school aged children.

LOOKING FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES? Click Here.

5K and Kids1 Miler | DECEMBER 6, 2025 | SAM HOUSTON PARK

USATF-certified 5K run/walk/roll

Competitive runners, fun runners and walkers, families with children are welcome!

All registered participants will receive a finisher medal, event t-shirt, and other great SWAG generously donated by our sponsors.

100% of the proceeds benefit the children and families of RMHC Greater Houston.

Up to $50,000 will be generously matched, dollar for dollar, by the Trafigura Foundation!

5K Pricing Schedule:

Early Bird Pricing - $35

Open Registration Pricing - $40 per person

Last Call Pricing - $45 per person

1 Miler Pricing Schedule (Kids):

Early Bird Pricing - $25

Open Registration Pricing - $30

Last Call Pricing - $35

1 Miler Pricing Schedule (Adults):

Early Bird Pricing - $35

Open Registration Pricing - $40

Last Call Pricing - $45

Races Offered

5K (Timed)

5K School Programs (Finishers will receive a medal, but other Run for the House swag is not included with this special pricing)

Current and Former Family 1 Mile

Current and Former Family 5K

1Miler – Untimed (ages 12 and Under; Children under 12 must be accompanied by a registered adult/guardian)

1Miler – Untimed (ages 13 and Up)

Weather History

About Houston

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