Houston Fest
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Event overview
Houston Fourth Fest is the second annual event held in Houston on Friday, July 4. The festival combines a road race, Houston's Beer Mile Championship, and the Houston Hot Dog Eating Contest Championship. The event page lists related services such as packet pickup, a parking and course map, a post-race celebration, and a virtual race option. Results, photos, a store, and participant tracking are available for the event.
Race formats and entry
The road race offers multiple distances:
- 5k
- 9k
- 17.76k
- Family/Kids 1.776k
The Beer Mile is offered in three formats: solo, 2-person relay, and 4-person relay. A Hot Dog Eating Contest is included and is open to ages 18 and older.
Listed entry fees on the event page include:
- Road Race: from $25 to $50
- Beer Mile: from $10 to $25
- Hot Dog Eating Contest: $5 listed price
- Virtual Road Race: $30 listed price
Registration open dates are given for specific events: the Hot Dog Eating Contest registration opens February 3, 2026, and the Virtual Road Race registration opens February 2, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
