Komen Houston Race for the Cure
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2026 Komen Houston Race for the Cure in Houston
The Komen Houston Race for the Cure is a fundraising running event organized by Susan G. Komen, taking place on October 3, 2026 at Sam Houston Park in downtown Houston, TX. The event includes in-person and virtual participation options and supports research, care, community programs, and other work to address breast cancer.
Distances available:
- 5K (approximately three miles)
- 1 mile route
Registration fees listed for the event include: Adult $45, Virtual Adult $55, Youth (under 18) $35, Virtual Youth $45. The additional $10 fee for virtual participants covers T-shirt mailing costs. A $10 timing chip may be purchased with the 5K option to receive a chip and be eligible for timing rewards.
Every registered participant receives an event T-shirt; shirts for survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer are provided in special colors to recognize them. Packet pick-up is scheduled at DICK’S Sporting Goods, 2131 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, with several dates in the week before the event.
Event features also include a Hope Village celebration and a Pathway of Hope survivor parade in a designated survivor lane. For safety, only service animals are permitted on site. The event shows fundraising progress and participation totals as part of its local event information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.