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.

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.

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