The 49th Annual Bayou City Classic 10K and 5k Fun Run
Saturday, March 7, 2026**
**The 49th running of the Bayou City Classic 10K, Texas’ oldest 10K race, will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 8AM (Hand-Cycle/Pushrim start is 7:50AM). The 5K Fun Run/Walk will start at 8:20AM (Hand-Cycle/Pushrim start is 8:15AM).**
**The event takes place in the heart of downtown Houston (Hermann Square adjacent to City Hall). This is a family-friendly, all-inclusive event. We invite EVERYONE to participate. Wheelchair/Pushrim participants are welcomed and encouraged. Full race details at www.bayoucityclassic.org.**
* Run in costume – Compete in our signature “Centipede” contest! ( **View Costumes & Centipede details HERE**)
* Terrific post race party with food and beverages (including the adult kind) galore!
Proceeds from the Bayou City Classic are donated to the Houston Parks & Recreation Department to improve our city parks and preserve our trees. This non-profit event is organized by the **Houston Area Road Runners Association (HARRA)**, an all volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to promote running as a competitive sport and a healthful exercise. The race has donated over $250,000 for the Parks over the previous eight years!
**RACE DETAILS:**
**Race day, Saturday, March 7th, at Hermann Square by City Hall.
**
* **10K Start:**
* **7:50AM: Handcycle/Pushrim Division**
* **8:00AM: Run/Walk 10K**
* **5K Start:**
* **8:15 AM: Handcycle/Pushrim Division**
* **8:20AM: Run/Walk 5K
**
**10K/5K Fees**
* Early Bird ( **to 8/31/25)** $35 (Lowest Price – no additional discounts)
* Early (9/1/25 to 1/12/26): $45
* Regular (1/13/26 – 3/6/26 ): $50
* Race Morning: $55. Must be registered by 7:30 AM to be eligible for awards.
HARRA Members receive a discount except on low Early Bird price. Enter the code (from the HARRA weekly email) when you are checking out to redeem the discount.You may join/renew HARRA here.
Discounts available for military/first responders and athletes with disabilities (AWD). Contact bcc@harra.org for info.
**PACKET PICKUP:**
TBA
Race Day Registration: Open till 7:15AM, but you must sign up online and pay by credit card before you request your bib. We will have a QR code to scan with your cell phone for fast signup. ABSOLUTELY NO IN-PERSON PAPER REGISTRATION FORMS ACCEPTED AND NO CHANGE WILL BE GIVEN.**_
_**NO SWITCHING EVENTS ON RACE DAY!!**_
**VOLUNTEERS:** If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please sign up on our **Volunteer page** or email the volunteer coordinator at susancita.bcrr@gmail.com. Service hour certificates will be provided to those needing them for school credit.
* All volunteers receive a cool Bayou City Classic tech shirt.
* **HARRA** members receive **VVIP** points and volunteering counts for **IRONFOOT** Awards.
**DONATIONS AND FUNDRAISING** : Consider contributing to our cause via our **Donation link**. The race is presented by the Houston Area Road Runners Association (HARRA)** , an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)3 organization (EIN 74-0041210). All donations are tax-deductible.
Learn more about the Houston Area Road Runners Association at www.harra.org.
**SPONSORSHIP** : Corporate sponsors please contact the sponsors@harra.org for more information. For convenience, contributions can be submitted via the donation link on this site.
Leave a Reply