Race Course - Start at Prairie at Smith, Finish on Prairie under the Wortham Arch.
The course is on flat concrete city streets, USAT&F sanctioned and certified. To satisfy insurance requirements, no skates, roller blades, strollers, bikes or animals are permitted on the course for the 5K run participants safety.
Competitive Chip Timing - Run timing for competitive 5K runners
will be done using “D-tag” disposable strips. The D-tags, as well as instructions on their use, will be distributed with each competitive 5K runners’ bib, at Packet Pick-Up or on Race Day.
3K Family Walk and Kid's 1K
Not a competitive runner? Show your support in the fight against prostate cancer by joining the 3K Family Walk.* You can also run with your child in the Kid's 1K (12 and under), where every kid finishing receives a medal. * strollers and wheelchairs welcome
Registration
To register online click here. (If necessary, please allow display of blocked content prevented by Internet security)
Packet Pick-Up
Race packets (race number, t-shirt, D-tag, race informations may be picked up prior to the race on:
- Saturday, June 13 and Friday, June 19 at the New Balance Store, 1800 Post Oak Blvd.(New Address ), 11am-6pm, or
- Thursday, June 18 at the Randalls Mid-town (balcony area), Louisiana and McGowen, 11am-6pm
- or on Race Day, Saturday, June 20, 6:30-7:30 am, under the Wortham Arch.
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Registrations will also be accepted at all Packet Pick-Up times and locations.
Awards:
5K Timed Run: (Chip Time)
Trophies to the following winners:
Top male and female overall
1st place male and female Master (40 - 54)
1st place male and female Senior (55+)
Top 3 prostate cancer survivors
Commerative Medals to the following winners:
1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in each age group.
14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44,
45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and over. No duplicate awards given.
Kids 1K: All kids (12 and under) who finish will WIN a
commemorative medal. Trophies for the top 3 kids.
Door Prizes: Tear-off bib tabs should be turned in at the awards table before 9 am. ( Must be present to win)
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Team Competition-Walking or Running
We wish to encourage competition by teams, either walking or running in the 5K. Awards will be by team size rather than by speed. Teams who wish to compete using the traditional gender and age-group scoring will continue to be recognized, as all chip-timed finishes will be recorded. Rules and forms for team captains will be available on-line and at packet pick-up. Team registrations are due by 7:30 on race day at the team registration table.
Team Information
1. Team Scoring Rules
2. Team Roster
Post Race Activities-It's About Families!
Fun, Food and Music! Door Prizes - including airline tickets!
Run or Walk with Dad? Free Family Photo!
One family photo will be provided at* no charge.
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strollers and wheelchairs welcome
Ugly Tie Contest
Hey Dads! Remember all of those Father's Day ties you never wore? Now is your chance to turn one into a "winner", as the worst! Dig deep into your closet and wear it race day! Judging will take place at the awards ceremony.
Event Schedule
6:30 am - Registration/Packet Pickup Opens
7:45 am - Opening Ceremony
8:00 am - 5K Run Starts
Kid's Activities Open - Refreshments Open
8:05 am - 3K Family Walk Starts
8:45 am - Kid’s 1K Starts
9:00 am - Awards Ceremony Begins
10:00 am - Close
Medical Aid -
Medical aid facilities will be available. Remember to drink plenty of fluids before and during the race. Water Stations will be along the course. We take reasonable precautions in planning a safe event. Participation is at your own risk.
Free Health Screening
Free family health screening, including PSA for men 40 and older, will be offered by Christus Community Health Ministries. Their mobile health unit will be located on Smith Street, near the finish line.
Location and Parking
The race location at Wortham Center is downtown, 501 Prairie, 77002, at Smith, close to the Downtown Aquarium. Parking space is abundant on city streets and nearby lots, but is not free.
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