Run for the Rose - Houston
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Event overview
Run for the Rose 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Helix Park in the Texas Medical Center. The event is the 22nd annual staging and is a timed, certified race. Registration is open, with early bird pricing available through December 31, 2025; fees increase after that date. Sponsorship opportunities are offered with levels ranging from $500 to $75,000.
Format, purpose, and awards
The event program includes the following races and participation options:
- 5K Run
- 5K Walk
- Family 1K
- Survivor Stroll (registration listed as free for eligible participants; a code is required)
- Virtual Participant
The event supports brain cancer research and pediatric initiatives, recognizes brain tumor survivors, and remembers loved ones affected by the disease. Race-day activities include a post-race party. 5K Run participants are eligible for awards given to overall top male and female finishers and first-place age-group finishers. Children receive medals. Sponsorship packages cover items such as presenting sponsor, t-shirt sponsor, mile marker sponsor, water station sponsor, and post-race awards ceremony sponsor. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
