ALL PACES, ALL RACES, BETTER TOGETHER - HARRA LAUNCHES DIVERSITY INITIATIVE
The Houston Area Road Runners Association is dedicated to provide, support and advocate for the running community in our area. While HARRA has always been open to all, recent events underscore the need for a more active outreach to everyone in our community. To further promote our mission, HARRA has launched an initiative dedicated to supporting a diverse community of runners. All Paces, All Races, Better Together embraces all runners to reflect and represent our community as a whole. Running is a sport open to anyone and we are committed to making the sport accessible and inclusive for all.
HARRA FALL IRONFOOT AWARDS
The 2020 HARRA Fall Ironfoot has been earned by the following HARRA members:
- Karen Williams (BARC)
- Amy Kelly (ALRC)
- Martha Hilton (ALRC)
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- Each will receive a cool thermal bottle - boldly imprinted with the IRONFOOT logo - for running all of the races in the Fall Series (Details). (Spring 2021Ironfoot will not be contested due to cancelation of some series races)
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!
