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 MEMBERSHIP 2022-2023 - JOIN OR RENEW NOW!!
The HARRA fiscal/running year (2022-2023) began on July 1, 2022; join or renew now to enjoy the perks of membership.
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!
2022 Spring RUNNER OF THE SEASON (RotS) FINAL RESULTS
The 2022 SPRING RotS results are now finalized. You can view the results on the HARRA Leaderboard. Cash awards for top 3 runners in each division. First place receives $120, second place $105, and third place $95 . (If you are in the money, checks will be distributed at the HARRA Banquet on June 5th or will be mailed. (If you did not pick up in person, please email treasurer@harra.org with your mailing address to receive your check, or confirm that the mailing address in your account is correct.) For more information about the RotS, click HERE.
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.
