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.

THE RETURN OF HARRA'S PARTY IN THE PARK - SATURDAY AUGUST 14, 7-10AM - FREE

After a pandemic-induced hiatus, HARRA will once again offer its annual Party in the Park along the most popular running route in the United States, the Seymour Lieberman Trail in Memorial Park. This free event will take place Saturday, August 14th from 7 am to 10am just west of the Tennis Center.  There will be free refreshments, water, beer, music, club tents and more. Get your run in, stop by and say hello. Visit the HARRA tent and learn more about us and our mission! Check out our member running clubs and see what they have to offer. COVID-19 appropriate safety precautions will be maintained. FREE AND OPEN TO EVERYONE!

RENEW YOUR HARRA MEMBERSHIP NOW AND BE GOOD TO GO THROUGH JUNE 2022!

The new HARRA fiscal/running year began on July 1, 2021, so it's time to join or renew your HARRA individual membership ($30 plus fees) or family membership ($40 plus fees). Your 2021-2022 membership will be good through (June 30, 2022). 

Remember, being a member of HARRA provides great benefits, such as informative weekly newsletters, discounts at local businesses and races, inclusion in the Fall and Spring Runner of the Season competitions (with cash prizes of $85-$120 for top runners), etc.

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) 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.

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