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.
FREE 14th ANNUAL TOUR DE ART RUN - 9/22/19
Everyone is invited to the Sculpture Art Run (aka Tour de Art Run), celebrating the Road Runners Club of America's 14th Annual Run at Work Day. Our incredible Tour Guide, Roger Boak has been leading the tours and the Houston Striders have been providing refreshments every year since 2006! Run among the many wonderful sculptures gracing the streets of downtown Houston. Leisure pace. Meet on the sidewalk between the Houston Public Library and Houston City Hall on Sunday, September 22nd at 7:45 am - the run starts promptly at 8 am.
If interested or if you have additional questions please contact : Lee Greb Phone: 281-382-3905 / Email: southtexas@rrca.org
FREE PRACTICE FOR THE TOUR: THURSDAY EVENINGS IN OCTOBER
Four FREE gun timed races, or stages, are held at different locations along our bayous. Bragging rights for winners each week and overall!
The races are FREE and OPEN TO EVERYONE, you just have to promise to be careful! They are cross country (not on pavement). Distances vary from three miles to five miles. Houston Area Road Runners Association will provide water and the ever supportive Karbach Brewing Co. will supply post race carb replacement. Runners may run any or all of the stages. Results will be announced each week before the race. To find out more, click here. Dates & Locations (All stages are run on Thursday and start at 6:00 p.m.):
Stage 2: October 10 - Memorial Park Running Trails Center, 7575 N. Picnic Lane, Houston 77007
Stage 3: October 17 - Memorial Park Running Trails Center, 7575 N. Picnic Lane, Houston 77007
Stage 4: October 24 - Stude Park, 1031 Stude St., Houston 77007
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!
Select Running to learn more about our local clubs. Select Partnerships for a list of partners offering discounts to HARRA members.
FREE 14th ANNUAL TOUR DE ART RUN - 9/22/19
FREE PRACTICE FOR THE TOUR: THURSDAY EVENINGS IN OCTOBER