CORONAVIRUS THREAT FORCES CANCELLATION OF LOCAL RACES
Efforts to mitigate the spread of coronavirus have resulted in the cancellation/postponement of many races through the month of March (and beyond). This includes HARRA Series Races Bayou City Classic 10k, Bellaire Trolley Run 5k, and the Terlingua LP Run. The Bayou City Classic and Trolley run hope to reschedule and the LP Run has been rescheduled for May 9, 2020. If you are signed up for a race in the next 6 weeks or so, be sure to check on its status.
HOUSTON DESIGNATED AN OFFICIAL RRCA "RUNNER FRIENDLY COMMUNITY"
HARRA is proud to announce that the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) has selected Houston as an official Runner Friendly Community for 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 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.
CONGRATULATIONS HOUSTON!
You can view the video that was part of the application here.
You can read more about RRCA Runner Friendly Communities here.
EARN THE COVETED IRONFOOT AWARD 2019-2020 - CUSTOM THERMAL BOTTLE
Any HARRA member who completes all of the races in either the fall or spring race series earns the prestigious Ironfoot Award. Since the Chevron Houston Marathon (Fall Series Race) and the Aramco Half Marathon (Spring Series Race) occur on the same day, participation in either one of these events will count for both seasons. Volunteering can be substituted for running at one of the races. The volunteer work must be performed at the race you are not running,
Details can be found HERE.
CANCELLED!!! WE WILL RESCHEDULE AT LATER DATE
The Bayou City Classic 10K, Saturday, March 14th, Sam Houston Park, 1100 Bagby, Downtown Houston
The 43rd Bayou City Classic 10K and Family Friendly 5K is the only race presented by the volunteers of HARRA. All proceeds benefit the Houston Parks & Recreation Department. The 10k is part of the HARRA Spring Series and is a qualifying race for the Chevron Houston Marathon. By running the 10K as a HARRA member, you earn Runner of the Season (ROTS) Points for yourself and HARRA InterClub Competition Points for your running club!
Details and registration can be found HERE.
HARRA MEMBERSHIP 2019-2020 - JOIN OR RENEW NOW!! The new HARRA fiscal/running year began on July 1, so join or renew now to enjoy the perks of membership.
Remember, being a member of HARRA provides great benefits, such as a free subscription to Texas Runner Triathlete magazine, discounts at local businesses and local races, inclusion in the Fall and Spring Runner of the Season competitions (with cash prizes of $85-$120 for the top runners), etc. Support HARRA and help us further our mission to advocate for the greater Houston running community!
