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'S BELTWAY CHALLENGE!
Need a new social-distance-friendly running goal? HARRA challenges everyone to run the 88 mile distance of Beltway 8 from August 8 to September 8. Disclaimer: We do not recommend actually running on Beltway 8! The Challenge is open to anyone; but HARRA members, completing the distance will receive the visor pictured.
Log your miles HERE.
Bayou City Classic 10K/5K Now a Virtual Race. Finisher Shirt Pickup For All Registrants Saturday Aug. 1 & Sunday Aug.9.
Virtual Race: The race originally scheduled for March 14th was cancelled and all registrants moved to the virtual event. If you would like to participate, you have until 8-15-20 to upload your time. You do not need to reregister if signed up for the original race. Virtual Race also open to new registrants.
Details can be found HERE.
Race Shirt Distriution: ALL registrants can pick up their shirt at pickup times on 2 consecutive weekends. You do not need to participate in the virtual event to receive your shirt. Safety is important to us! We have arranged for drive-by pick up. Our volunteers will be equipped with PPE and will bring the shirt to you in your car.
WHERE: Look for the HARRA tent in front of Fajita Pete's - 5710 Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77007
WHEN: SATURDAY, AUGUST 1st: 10AM to 2PM
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9th: 10AM to 2PM
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.
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!
