Race Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
Race Day Registration 6:00-7:15 am (cash/credit card accepted)
Race Day Packet Pickup 6:00-7:15 am
Start Time: Kids K – 7:15 am
Start Time: 5K, 10K – 7:35 am
Race Start Location: St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church (18300 Upper Bay Rd, Houston, TX 77058) Parking: Parking at shopping center on Upper Bay Rd and Space Park Drive (18091 Upper Bay Road, Houston, TX 77058)
Bib and Timing System:
All participants must wear their bib on the front in a way that it can be seen by course officials. The timing tag is attached to the back of your bib. DO NOT FOLD YOUR BIB, it may prevent your time from being recorded. Do not forget your bib on race morning. NO BIB, NO TIME. If you forget your bib, you will need to pay $10 to replace it. Non-registered runners and/or bandit runners will be removed from the course. No one will be allowed to finish the race without a bib.
Course Description:
Run through the scenic neighborhood of Nassau Bay, TX. Look for signs where Astronauts have lived. Walkers, strollers and pets (on leash) are welcome!
Course Markers:
Visible markers will be positioned along the course. Volunteer course monitors will be positioned to provide help and directions along the course.
Race Time Limit: 2 hours
Photography:
Official race photographer will be on the course and at the finish.
Water Stops:
Water stops will be located at the start/finish and half-way point of 5K (approximately at 1.5 mile). For 10K, it will be at the start/finish and split-off point of 5K/10K, which you will pass twice (approximately at 1.5 mile and 4.6 mile). For 10K, the longest distance between water stops will be about 3.1 mile. Medical aid station will be located at the start/finish area. Gatorade (Lemon-Lime Flavor) and water will be provided at each water stop.
Race Etiquette:
Line up at the starting line according to how fast you plan to run or walk the event. Slower runners and walkers should move to the back of the race pack. Participants with strollers or pets should also move to the back of the race pack. Run or walk no more than two abreast.
Safety:
Runners and walkers will be expected to follow directions and instructions of race officials. EMT personnel may be riding the course on bicycles. Please let them or any aid station personnel know if you are having any problems. Headphones are allowed. However, volume should be low enough so that you can hear the race officials’ instructions.
Finish Line:
Keep moving after you cross the finish line. Results will be posted on-site and also on the official race website.
Finisher’s medal will be awarded just outside the finish line.