Komen Houston Race for the Cure
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2026 Komen Houston Race for the Cure
The 2026 Komen Houston Race for the Cure is a community running and walking event in Sam Houston Park, Houston, TX, on October 3, 2026. The event centers on Susan G. Komen’s fundraising and research efforts and reports a live event goal of $1,006,600.00 with $86,878.12 raised so far. The course includes a 5K route along Allen Parkway with the city skyline as a backdrop and an alternate one-mile route.
Distances available:
- approximately three miles (5K route)
- one mile route
Every registered participant receives an event T-shirt; shirts for survivors and people living with metastatic breast cancer are in special colors. Packet pick-up details are listed as forthcoming and shirt sizes at packet pick-up and on race morning are not guaranteed. Timing chips are available for purchase for $10 and are required for official timing and eligibility for rewards. Award categories include the top three overall male and female 5K finishers and the top three male and female finishers in age-group categories spanning 10 & under through 80+.
The event includes dedicated activities for survivors and people living with metastatic breast cancer, including a Hope Village celebration in Sam Houston Park and a Pathway of Hope survivor parade at the start line. Virtual participation is offered and virtual registration includes an additional fee to cover shirt mailing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
