Run for the House 5K
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Event details
The Run for the House - Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston 5K and Kids 1 Miler takes place on December 6, 2025, in Houston, TX at Sam Houston Park (1000 Bagby). The event features a USATF-certified 5K course. The event welcomes competitive runners, walkers, families with children, and dogs. All registered participants receive a finisher medal, an event t-shirt, and additional sponsor-provided SWAG. The organizer states that 100% of the proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston and that up to $50,000 in donations will be matched dollar for dollar by the Trafigura Foundation.
Distances
- 5K - USATF-certified run/walk/roll (timed)
- 1 Miler - Untimed kids and adult categories
Registration and charity services
Registration fees vary by distance and registration period. Example ranges listed are: 5K $35 to $45, Kid 1 Miler $25 to $35, and adult 1 Miler $35 to $45. Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston provides housing and support for families with seriously ill children being treated in Texas Medical Center member institutions. The organization operates four house locations with bedroom counts: Holcombe House - 70 bedrooms; Texas Children’s Hospital - 19 bedrooms; Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital - 20 bedrooms; MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital - 2 bedrooms. RMHC Greater Houston also operates a CareMobile that provides immunizations and well checks for school-aged children. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
