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.

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

 Spring Series results are now posted. Please review and send any corrections to VP-Clubs at clubs@harra.org. Results will be finalized by June 3rd. Top 3 runners in each division receive cash awards.

Are you in the money? Be sure to attend the HARRA Summer Celebration (see below) to receive your check and bask in the limelight!

HARRA SUMMER CELEBRATION - JUNE 4, 2023 

The Annual HARRA Summer Celebration will be on June 4, 2023 at St. Arnold Brewing Company.  Doors open at 5:30pm and the taps will close at 8:30pm. 

HARRA is subsidizing the event, so the cost to HARRA members for unlimited Saint Arnold beverages and catered food is only $20 ($25 at the door).  Come celebrate another successful running season!  SIGN UP

(Pssst...June 30 is the last day to save $5 on your HARRA Membership for the coming year, so join or renew online or at the event)

HARRA MEMBERSHIP 2023-2024  - EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION OPEN - JOIN OR RENEW NOW & SAVE!!

The HARRA fiscal/running year (2023-2024) begins on July 1, 2023;  but if you join or renew now you will enjoy the perks of membership immediately thru June 30, 2024 and save $5.

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!

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.