Houston Area Road Runners Association (HARRA) is an all-volunteer non-profit organization founded in 1979. HARRA serves as the umbrella organization for more than 40 run clubs in the Houston area. Among its many activities, HARRA works with clubs to coordinate club competitions, race series, educational opportunities, and other events that benefit the Houston running community. HARRA also gives the running community a voice on issues affecting all runners in the Houston area.
FREE: HARRA Tour de Bayou Cross-Country Race Series - 1st 3 Thursdays in April
Join us for three FREE gun-timed cross-country races, or stages, held at different locations along our bayous. Distances vary from roughly three to five miles. Runners may run any or all of the stages. Karbach Brewing will provide post-race liquid embellishment. More info.
Spring 2025 Tour de Bayou stages are run on Thursdays and start at 6:00 p.m.
HOUSTON RENEWS DESIGNATION AN OFFICIAL RRCA "RUNNER FRIENDLY COMMUNITY"
HARRA is proud that the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) has renewed Houston's designation as an official Runner Friendly Community in 2024. This designation is given to cities with demonstrated commitment to running based on cohesive community infrastructure, support, and governmental advocacy. Runner Friendly Community status was initially granted in 2019 through the efforts of then HARRA President, June Harris, and included documentation of our runner friendliness from various entities including Houston Parks & Recreation, the City of Houston, local running-related businesses, and - of course - Houston running clubs and runners. This designation is valid for another 5 years (through 2029).
CONGRATULATIONS HOUSTON!
You can view the video that was part of the application here. You can read more about RRCA Runner Friendly Communities here.
HARRA MEMBERSHIP 2024-2025 - JOIN OR RENEW NOW!
The HARRA fiscal/running year (2024-2025) began on July 1, 2024 - join or renew now to enjoy the perks of membership thru June 30, 2024.
Remember, being a member of HARRA provides great benefits, such as discounts at local businesses and races, inclusion in the Fall and Spring Runner of the Season competitions (with cash prizes of $85-$120 for the top runners), free events (Party in the Park, HARRA Picnic, Tour de Bayou X-C races), low-cost running clinics (PIM), etc., and the good feeling that comes from supporting our advocacy and philanthropic efforts in the community.
Support HARRA and help us further our mission to advocate for the greater Houston running community! Just click on the "join" or "renew" links at the top right of the home page!
