Komen Houston Race for the Cure
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About the race
The 2026 Komen Houston Race for the Cure is organized by Susan G. Komen and takes place on October 3, 2026 at Sam Houston Park, 1000 Bagby St., Houston, TX 77002. The event is presented as a premier 5K running event and offers both in-person and virtual participation. The primary running option covers approximately three miles and there is also a one-mile route available.
Distances:
- 5K (approximately three miles)
- 1 mile
Registration categories and fees listed for the event include adult, virtual adult, youth, and virtual youth. Virtual registration includes an additional fee to cover T-shirt mailing. Every registered participant receives an event T-shirt; shirts for survivors and people living with metastatic breast cancer are provided in special colors to recognize them.
Packet pick-up is available at DICK’S Sporting Goods, 2131 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, with scheduled pick-up dates in late September and early October. Only service animals are allowed on site. The event includes survivor-focused activities such as a Pathway of Hope/Survivor Parade and a Hope Village Celebration in Sam Houston Park.
Fundraising is a central element: the event displays a fundraising goal and progress toward that goal, and fundraisers earn points redeemable for Komen rewards. National sponsors are acknowledged for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
