Member Benefits

HARRA provides a wide range of benefits for the Houston running community, its member clubs, and individual members:

Benefits for the General Running Community

• Power In Motion (PIM)
  Affordable 10-week training program for new and intermediate runners, held each spring and fall, ending with a goal 5K.
• Fall and Spring Race Series
  Administered by HARRA for all runners, with races meeting high quality standards.
• Warm-Up Series Bundles
  Bundled registration for Warm-Up Series races at a discounted price, available to all.
• Local Elite Program
  Partnership with the Houston Marathon to identify and verify local elite runners through the Fall Series races.
• Tour de Bayou Cross Country Series
  Six spring races (3-6 miles) at different locations; "Practice for the Tour" in fall. Entry is free for all participants.
• Tour de Art Run/Walk
  Guided art history tours of the sculptures and murals downtown. Entry is free for all participants.
• HARRA Website
  Public race listings, results, runner of the season standings, affiliated club info, and more.

Benefits for Member Clubs

• Club Competition
  Points earned by members at series races contribute to club standings.
• Team Competition
  Points earned by age-grading based teams of club members contribute to club standings.
• Party in the Park
  Free tent space for member clubs; non-member clubs may participate for a fee.
• Club Recognition
  Member club details appear on the HARRA website and club achievements celebrated through social media channels.
• Event Partnership
  Opportunitiess to partner with HARRA in hosting, supporting, or attending major events, providing visibility and engagement with the broader running community.
• HARRA Equipment Rental
  Limited race equipment (cones, tables, beverage coolers) available for rent by HARRA clubs. Contact treasurer@harra.org for details.

Benefits for Individual Members

• Discount Program
  Reduced prices at Houston running specialty stores, local professionals, and participating races.
• Runner of the Season
  Age-graded rankings in series races with cash prizes for top finishers in each division.
• IronFoot Award
  Recognition for completing all races in a series (with one volunteer substitution allowed).
• Warm-Up Series Award
  Recognition for completing all races in the Warm-Up Series (with one volunteer substitution allowed).
• Pasta Party
  Discounted entry for members compared to non-members.
• Summer Celebration
  Discounted entry for members compared to non-members.
• Membership Picnic
  Free for HARRA members, typically held in late Spring.
• VVIP Program Prizes
  Prizes presented to the top volunteers each spring at the HARRA Summer Celebration.
• HARRA Newsletters
  Member-only email updates on local running news, HARRA events, and race information.