Houston Fest

JUL
4
2026
Celebrate Independence Day at Houston Fourth Fest, a community race day with 5k, 9k, 17.76k and family fun runs plus a festive post race celebration. Try the Beer Mile Championship or cheer the Hot Dog Eating Contest, with in person and virtual options.
Sat 4 Jul 2026
18 kilometers 9 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

Houston Fourth Fest is the 2nd annual community event held on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 110 Vintage Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77070. The event includes road race distance options, a Beer Mile Championship, and a Hot Dog Eating Contest Championship. Organizers list packet pickup, parking and a site and course map, a post-race celebration, and a virtual race option.

Races and contests

Road race distances:

  • 5k
  • 9k
  • 17.76k
  • Family/Kids 1.776k

The Beer Mile Championship offers multiple formats: solo, 2-person relay, and 4-person relay. The Hot Dog Eating Contest Championship is restricted to participants aged 18 and older.

Registration and other notes

The Hot Dog Eating Contest registration opens February 3, 2026. The virtual road race registration opens February 2, 2026. Event partners include local and race-related organizations. Results, participant tracking, photos, and a race store are listed as available for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

18 km
17.76k
9 km
5 km
Family 1.776k