The 48th running of the Bayou City Classic 10K, Texas' oldest 10K race, will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2025 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, February 22nd, 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 Division8:20AM: Run/Walk 5K

10K/5K Fees

Early Bird (to 9/15/24!) $35 (Lowest Price - no additional discounts)Early (9/16/24 to 1/08/25): $45Regular (1/09/25 - 2/21/25 ): $50Race 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 [email protected] for info.

PACKET PICKUP/LATE REGISTRATION: TBD

VOLUNTEERS: If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please sign up on our Volunteer page or email the volunteer coordinator at [email protected]. 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 [email protected] for more information. For convenience, contributions can be submitted via the donation link on this site.

COVID-19 POLICY
Our top priority is the well-being of our participants, volunteers, and the members of the communities we serve! We plan to hold this event in person. We are monitoring the situation with COVID-19 in our community carefully and will accommodate any modifications required to hold a safe event.
If our municipality does not allow large gatherings and this run cannot take place in person, we will switch all to a virtual run option and ensure that you receive your race items, whether it be by a packet pick up option or in the mail.