Boom - Houston
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Event overview
BOOM! takes place on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at T. C. Jester Park, 4205 T. C. Jester Blvd., Houston, TX 77018. The event offers multiple in-person race options plus a virtual option. Registration includes an event-themed participation t-shirt for the 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and 1 mile, and finisher medals for the 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and 1 mile. T-shirt size guarantee is available for registrations completed by June 21.
- Half-Marathon - $65
- 10K - $42
- 5K - $35
- 1 Mile - $18
- Kid's Dash - $0
- Virtual Option - $40
Race features and awards
The Kid's Dash is a short 100–200 meter sprint offered free of charge; dashers may purchase a t-shirt or finisher medal as add-ons. The 1 mile option is untimed and does not have age group awards; milers still receive participation shirts and finisher medals. The half-marathon course is listed as two laps. Age group awards are given four deep in male and female divisions spanning ages 0-4 through 80+. Overall and masters categories also receive overall medals. Awards are distributed at the event and will not be shipped.
Charity and volunteers
The organizer, Run Different, supports the Wounded Warrior Project and states it will donate 50% of all profits and 100% of all donations to that organization. Volunteers receive a code for a free race entry as a thank-you. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
