Heart of the House 5K

About this event

DECEMBER 5, 2026 | SAM HOUSTON PARK

• USATF-certified 5K and non-competitive 1 mile routes

• Competitive runners, fun runners and walkers, and families with children welcome

• Registered participants receive a finisher medal, event race bag, t-shirt, and other great SWAG

• Super fun post-race party featuring free food and drinks, fun games and activities, sponsor booths, awards ceremony, a visit from Santa Claus, great music & more

• 100% of race 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

Race Day Schedule

6:30 a.m. - Walk-up Registration Begins

8:00 - 8:15 a.m. - Race starts

8:45 - 10:00 a.m. - 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 .

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.

5K Pricing Schedule:

• Early Bird Pricing - $35

• Open Registration Pricing - $40

• Last Call Pricing - $45

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