The Houston Area Road Runners Association (HARRA) is an all volunteer, nonprofit organization of runners dedicated to provide, support and advocate for the running community of Southeast Texas.  We were founded in 1993 to promote running as a competitive sport and a healthful exercise in the greater Houston area.

HARRA Fall Series Begins with Road Kill XC Relay - Saturday, September 23rd, 8AM

NEW! Our annual cross country relay has new hosts - Trail Racing Over Texas and Hardloop Endurance, a new venue - Bear Creek Park, and a new morning start (8AM)! The Road Kill XC Relay (4 X 2 mile) is the 2023 HARRA Fall Series cross country team event for all ages and clubs. Trail runners and road runners alike will enjoy this fun best-of-both-worlds event.

The competition is open to all, but only teams with all members current with their member club and HARRA are eligible for the HARRA Team competition, so be sure your HARRA membership is up to date in order for your club to claim your team’s points! More info

FREE TO ALL: Seventeenth Annual Tour de Art Run, Sunday September 17, 8AM

Celebrate the Road Runners Club of America's Run@Work Day by joining the fun at The Tour de Art Run, a casually paced, FREE running tour of Houston's finest outdoor artworks. Run is sponsored by the Houston Striders and is the led by art historian and former HARRA VP of Clubs Roger Boak and S.Texas RRCA Rep. Lee Greb. Meet downtown by Houston City Hall (reflecting pool side), 901 Bagby Street, 77002 at 7:45 a.m. for sign-in and instructions. Run starts at 8 a.m.

Refreshments will be served. If you plan on attending or would like more information, please e-mail southtexas@rrca.org. There are a number of art tours available in Houston, but The Tour de Art Run is FREE and open to all. Need not be a HARRA member to attend.

HARRA MEMBERSHIP 2023-2024  - JOIN OR RENEW NOW!!

The HARRA fiscal/running year (2023-2024) began on July 1, 2023 - 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!

CHECK OUT THE HARRA LEADERBOARD FOR THE LATEST RUNNER OF THE SEASON STANDINGS.

 Spring Series results are now posted. Top 3 runners in each division receive cash awards (note: must have run at least 3 races to receive the cash award).

Are you in the money? Contact treasurer@harra.org and verify your mailing address to receive your check in the mail.

HOUSTON DESIGNATED AN OFFICIAL RRCA "RUNNER FRIENDLY COMMUNITY"

HARRA is proud to announce that the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) selected Houston as an official Runner Friendly Community in 2019.  This designation is given to cities with demonstrated commitment to running based on cohesive community infrastructure, support, and governmental advocacy. The application for Runner Friendly Community status was submitted by 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 5 years.

CONGRATULATIONS HOUSTON!

You can view the video that was part of the application here. You can read more about RRCA Runner Friendly Communities here.

Select Running to learn more about our local clubs.  Select Partnerships for a list of partners offering discounts to HARRA members.