Heart of the House 5K

DEC

5

2026

A family friendly USATF certified 5K at Sam Houston Park with a kids 1-mile and an after party featuring Santa, crafts, face painting, food and games.

Sat 5 Dec 2026

Houston, Texas

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5 kilometers

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Heart of the House 5K

Heart of the House 5K is a family friendly running event organized by Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston and presented by Trafigura. The event takes place on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at Sam Houston Park in Downtown Houston, beginning and ending at the park near 1000 Bagby, Houston, TX 77002. The 5K course is USATF certified and the program also includes a separate kids 1-mile.

Participants may run, walk, wheel, or stroll. After the race there is an after party with activities such as selfies with Santa, crafts, face painting, food and drinks, and games.

Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available; listed sponsorship benefits include race entries, signage, social media recognition, and related items. The event is presented as a community activity with on-course certification and family-oriented components. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.