Run Houston! Minute Maid Park

• When: March 23
• Distance: 5K, 10K, Kids' 1K, and Virtual Race
• Price: Adults: $44-54; Kids: $28.50-33.50
• Route: An out-and-back 5K course from the ballpark, through downtown and EaDo. 10Kers do it twice.
• Highlights: Looking to improve your personal record? Run Houston’s 2019 series offers races at popular venues about every three months—perfect for testing out all your hard training.

Brazos Bend 50

• When: April 6
• Distance: 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K, 50-miler, 100K
• Price: 5K: $40–45; 10K: $55–60; 25K: $75–80; 50K: $80–85; 50-miler: $90–100; 100K: $110–120
• Route: Six flat, fast, and rugged routes through Brazos Bend State Park’s trails 
• Highlights: Experienced trail runners will be looking to reset the 50-mile world record for a $2,000 prize. Others might have more time to admire the abundant wildlife and alligators.

Shipley Donuts Dash

• When: April 13
• Distance: 2 miles
• Price: Ages 13 and up: $30; Ages 4–12: $20; Ages 3 and under: free
• Route: The day starts at BBVA Compass Stadium and ends at 8th Wonder Brewery with doughnut-themed obstacles.
• Highlights: This fun run, costume contest, and after-party benefits local nonprofit Kids’ Meals, which delivers healthy lunches to pre-schoolers in need.

Houston Turkey Trot

• When: November 28
• Distance: 5K, 10K, and Kids' Mile
• Price: Untimed 5K and 10K: $35–45; Timed 5K and 10K: $40; Kids’ Mile and seniors: $25
• Route: Three separate road courses start Uptown, near the intersection of Post Oak and Westheimer.
• Highlights: Take part in this Houston tradition, celebrating its 27th year in 2019, before you gobble-gobble.