Marathon, Texas (United States of America) - "Marathon 2 Marathon (M2M)". Run a race in the Big Bend Texas high desert country. Net downhill race, Boston Marathon qualifier, marathon, half marathon, 10k and 5k. International bucket list with about 500 racers yearly coming from 35 states and 10 countries. 100% of the proceeds go back to our community with the majority going to our Health Center. It is SO much more than just a race! Pasta dinner and BBQ lunch available for purchase. Free beer at the finish line! T-shirt and medal for all who cross the finish line. www.marathon2marathon.com

Tomball, Texas (United States of America) - "Cancer Kiss My Cooley's 5K Cooley Costume Run and Superhero Dash". We are excited to have you participate in our 5K Cooley Costume Run and Superhero Dash. This is a family event for novice runners of any age and includes a chip-timed certified 5K course for the advanced runner. Kids aged 4–8 can also register and participate in a Superhero Dash competition. Dress up as your favorite superhero. Your 5K registration includes a chip-timed 5K certified course, music, entertainment, and a CKMC T-shirt. Each registered adult will also get one free pint of beer from Paradigm Brewing. Costumes are not required but are welcome for both the 5K and the Superhero Dash, with the note that costumes should be family- and child-appropriate. Packet pickup is Friday, October 24 from 6–8 p.m. at Paradigm Brewing, or the morning of the race starting at 7:30 a.m. at the race location/Paradigm Brewing. The event will start rain or shine, but may be delayed for lightning. No refunds will be issued for any reason, including inclement weather, family or medical emergencies, or cancellation. Bicycles, in-line skates, other wheeled vehicles (except wheelchairs and hand cranks), and dogs are not allowed on the course. Baby joggers and strollers are permitted at the back of the start line; please use caution and be aware of others on the path. The 5K starts at 9:00 a.m. with a course cutoff at 10:30 a.m., and the Superhero Dash starts at 10:30 a.m. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age group: 12 and under, 13–18, 19–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, and over 60. Volunteers are needed to help make this event a success. https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Tomball/CancerKissMyCooleyS5KCooleyCostumeRunAndSuperheroDash?aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt

Houston, Texas (United States of America) - "Alex's 5K Run/Walk & Kids' K". Welcome to the 15th Annual Alex’s 5K Run/Walk & Kids' K! Alex’s 5K and Kids' K Run is a fun, family friendly event with a purpose. 100% of the net race profits will go to our designated autism based charities. We also offer a virtual option for those who wish to participate with the same purpose and enthusiasm from afar. Please join us in running to raise funds for autism charities in our community! Alex’s 5K is a fun, family friendly event that honors the life of Alex Jamrich by promoting autism awareness and raising money for research and services. Alex was autistic and passed away in 2010 at the age of 17. Lara Allen and the Bayou City Road Runners (BCRR) started the race in 2011. To date, we have donated over $250,000 over the life of the race, with beneficiaries including Avondale House (Alex's school), the Westview School, and Autism Speaks-Houston. More information about our beneficiaries can be obtained through the race website: www.alex5k.com . Race day is November 1st, 2025, in Houston, TX (DTA). The virtual option can be done any time from registration until race day on any course you choose, with virtual participants able to submit results from November 4 to November 11. Virtual runners are not eligible for age group awards. All participants will receive a custom Alex’s 5K finisher medal and a tech shirt. Registration fees for the 5K are as follows: Early Bird Registration $30 through August 31, 2025, Early Registration $35 from September 1 through October 7, 2025, Regular Registration $40 from October 8 to 31, 2025, and Late Registration $45 on race day, November 1, 2025. Virtual 5K registration follows the same fee structure. Discounts are available to all active HARRA and BCRR members, and special pricing is offered for PIM participants. Only one coupon code can be used per transaction, and coupon codes are not applicable on Early Bird registration except Autism Speaks and Party in the Park discount codes. Kids K fees are $15 for kids registered on or before October 31, 2025, and $20 on race day. The race day schedule on Saturday, November 1, 2025, is as follows: 7:00–8:00 am race day packet pickup, 8:00 am Kids’ K start, 8:25 am wheelchair/pushrim start, and 8:30 am 5K start. Packet pickup will also be available Friday, November 1, from 11 am–6 pm at a location to be announced, and on race day from 6:45–8 am. Volunteers are welcome, and those interested can sign up on our volunteer page or email the coordinator, with service hour certificates provided for students. Donations can be made via our donation link, and the race is presented by the Bayou City Road Runners (BCRR), one of the largest running clubs in Houston and an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Sponsorship information is available on the race website, with contributions accepted via the donation link or directly through the race director. Our top priority is the well-being of our participants, volunteers, and community members. We plan to hold this event in person, but if our municipality does not allow large gatherings, we will switch to a virtual run option and ensure that you receive your race items either by packet pickup or by mail. https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Houston/Alexs5K?aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt

Houston, Texas (United States of America) - "Halloween Trick or Trot 5K / 10K / 13.1 Houston". Trick or Trot! Run in our annual Halloween Run, where healthy fitness meets frightful fun! We'll even give you some free Halloween candy after your run! Find a friend, set a goal, and join this unique 5K, 10K, or 13.1 Half-Marathon run! Run will sell-out quick! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign up for the virtual run option or wait list. This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave. All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome – run or walk! There’s no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting! When you sign up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that support your fitness journey. Timing is optional: you may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc.) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online, or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time. No timing chips, this is a stress-free run to support you in achieving your goals! What you get (Swag Bag): Running T-Shirt (shipped to the address you register with – US only), Finisher’s Towel or Giveaway, Finisher’s Medal, Digital Training Pack, Online Results and Certificate of Completion, Invitation to Join one of our Local Running Clubs. We now have Technical Running Shirts (optional). These lightweight, moisture wicking shirts can be upgraded for just $5 more. Packet pickup: no hassle of picking up packets required! Swag shipped direct to your address (please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling). Race bibs are provided on race day. You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race. We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps. Last minute registrations: yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race! Wave Times (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time). Waves filled on a first come, first serve basis: Wave A 7:30 AM, Wave B 8:00 AM, Wave C 8:30 AM. Late runners can run upon arrival (please note our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave). Are there any other questions we missed? Virtual. Virtual Run Option: our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run. Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to receive your medal! Race Bundle: sign up for more races and get a discount! Sponsorships & Promoting your Business: if you’re looking to become a sponsor, we’d love to showcase your business! Team Glo Volunteers: if you’re interested in helping put on runs for the community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form. Be part of the Journey! Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more. Keep running. Every mile you log after the race, we’ll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that fundraising is optional). https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Houston/HalloweenTrickOrTrotRun5K10KHOUSTON?aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt

Houston, Texas (United States of America) - "Veterans Day Freedom Run Houston". Celebrate Veterans Day with our Freedom Run! Kick off the weekend with a fun 5K, 10K, or Half-Marathon with friends and family in deep gratitude for the Veterans who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. You can raise funds for a charity of choice (optional) and 100% of the net funds raised will go towards your cause of choice. The run will sell out quickly, and we will close off waves the moment they fill up; if waves are sold out, you can sign up for the virtual run option or wait list. This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave, and all paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome to run or walk. There’s no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting. When you sign up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness, and we also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that support your fitness journey. Timing is optional: you may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc.) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online, or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time. There are no timing chips as this is a stress-free run to support you. Participants receive a swag bag including a running T-shirt (shipped to the address you register with, US only), a finisher’s towel or giveaway, a finisher’s medal, a digital training pack, online results and a certificate of completion, and an invitation to join one of our local running clubs. Technical running shirts are available as an upgrade for just $5 more. There is no hassle of picking up packets as swag is shipped directly to your address (please provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling), and race bibs are provided on race day. You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race. A final race update with details and course maps will be emailed the Wednesday before the race. Last-minute registrations are accepted, but please note it takes time to ship your shirt, so it will likely arrive after the run and you can wear any shirt you find appropriate. Wave times are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis at 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, and 8:30 AM, and late runners can run upon arrival as coordinators stay three hours after the first wave. A virtual run option is available and offers a training pack with digital tools to support your run; virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional), and after you finish, you can submit your results to receive your medal. Discounts are available when signing up for more races through the race bundle. Sponsorship opportunities are also available, and if you’re looking to become a sponsor, we’d love to showcase your business. Volunteers are invited to join Team Glo to help put on runs for the community by filling out the form. Through our charity initiatives at www.thebestracesjourney.com, every mile you log after the race results in a $1 donation to one of the charities we work with, with fundraising optional. https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Houston/VeteransDayFreedomRun5K10KHOUSTON?aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt