2nd Chance Run - Houston
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2nd Chance Run - Houston
The 2nd Chance Run in Houston is organized by LifeGift and takes place at Willow Waterhole, 5300 Dryad Dr, Houston, TX, on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The event is offered both in person and virtually and provides multiple distance options.
- 5K in person and virtual
- 1 mile in person and virtual
The run honors organ, eye, and tissue donors across 109 Texas counties and aims to raise awareness of the need for donation and transplantation. The listing notes that more than 10,000 Texans are currently waiting for transplantation and that the event supports donor recognition and education.
All registrations include a custom event t-shirt designed for 2nd Chance Run Houston, a custom medal, a race swag bag, and entry to the race village. 5K registrations include a race bib and timing chip. Packet pick-up is scheduled for the day before the race at the LifeGift office at 2510 Westridge St., Houston, TX 77054. Donor remembrance yard signs are available at no charge; participants may decorate signs at packet pick-up or at the race village and the signs will be placed along the course.
The event includes team participation options, with a $2.00 refund per in-person team member for teams of five or more, excluding youth members. Fundraising is part of the event; the listed fundraising goal is $20,000 and the current total raised is $215.62. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
