Living in Houston, we are very fortunate to have so many family friendly runs to participate in. My youngest started competing in runs when he was just 5 years old and absolutely loves it. Below is a list of some of our favorite family friendly runs coming up.
February 13th 4th Annual Kids Running 4 Kids Woodlands, TX
Description: *All proceeds go to the Conroe Independent School District’s Read for a Better Life
*Participants are encouraged to bring a book to donate, benefitting CISD schools, on race day!
Cost: Kids 1 mile ($25.00)
February 20th Color in Motion Houston, TX
Description: It's exactly that.... It is your body moving while being plastered in an explosion of vibrant color with all your friends and family!
Cost: $50.00
February 27th Cleft Smiles 5k Family Fun Run Woodlands, TX
Description: Join us this spring to support a great cause! The second annual Cleft Smiles 5k Family Fun Run/Walk will take place at Rob Fleming Park in The Woodlands on February 27, 2016. All proceeds from this event will benefit Operation Smile, an organization that provides free cleft surgeries to children in some of the poorest areas of the world, healing smiles, bringing hope for a better future, and saving children’s lives.
Cost: Adult 13 & over ($35.00) Child 12 & under ($20.00)
March 4th 2k Family Fun Run Woodlands, TX
Description: The Fidelity Investments The Woodlands Marathon will have a 2k Family Fun Run take place Friday Night before the Big Marathon Race the following morning.
Cost: $32.00
March 19th 2016 Run Houston! Houston, TX
Description: Enjoy scenic views of downtown Houston along the way and celebrate after inside the stadium! All registrations include: FREE high resolution race photos courtesy of Picture Perfect Photography. Custom event TECH shirt designed specifically for each event (gender-specific sizes). Custom finisher’s medal (5k, 10k, and Kids 1K). Custom race rib with your race number and b-tag for timing. Parking – close & convenient. Best post race party in town with food, drink, & awards. All Processing Fees! Cost: 5K ($40.00) Kids 1K ($25.00)
April 9th Texas Children’s Family Fun Run Houston, TX
Description: Families with children of all abilities are invited to participate in the Texas Children’s Hospital and Houston Marathon Foundation Family Fun Run on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus.The Family Fun Run will include both a 1K and 3K course. Participants of all abilities, including those needing walkers and wheelchairs, are welcome. There will not be prizes given for top finishers; all will receive an award for participating!Cost: Individual: $15. Family/Group: 2-5 participants: $30 (Must include at least one adult over 18). 6-10 participants: $50 (Must include at least one adult over 18).
April 23rd Daisy Dash 5k Fun Run Jersey Village, TX
Description: The Daisy Dash 5K Fun Run and Kids 1 Mile Run will be held Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Jersey Village Park Pavilion in Jersey Village, TX. The route will start at the park and meander around the lovely neighborhoods of Jersey Village then pick up at the hike and bike trail which loops back around to the park for the finish line. 5K will be timed and we will have age group and overall awards.
Cost: Daisy Dash 5k ($35.00) Daisy Dash Kids 1 Mile Run ($20.00)
May 14th Shipley’s Do-nuts Dash Houston, TX
Description: This is an exciting, family friendly fun run, to raise money to benefit Kids’ Meals Houston. Run, walk or crawl, just come out and join us for the fun! Want to win free donuts for a year? Show us what you’ve got by dressing up as you favorite donut and enter our contest for your chance to win. Don’t miss out on the sweetest fun run in town!
Cost: Under 12 years old ($20.00) Over 13 years & adults ($30.00)
May 23rd Bubble Run Houston, TX
Description: If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they can be a bit lackluster. But the BUBBLE RUN™ is like running through Willy Wonkas’ factory. Clad in white t-shirts, adults, kids and strollers run, walk, dance and play across 3 miles of absolute fun! Waves start every 3-5 minutes. Then, at each kilometer, participants will run through the Foam Bogs where there is enough colored foam to cover you from head to toe! Bubble-teers and charity partners will also be there to help make sure you get your share of the frothy goodness. Each of the four Foam Bogs are represented by different colored foam.
Cost: Early bird special (Individual $20.00)
