The 47th Annual Bayou City Classic 10K and 5k Fun Run

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March 2, 2024

The 47th running of the Bayou City Classic 10K, Texas' oldest 10K race, will take place on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 8AM (Hand-Cycle/Pushrim start is 7:50AM). The 5K Fun Run/Walk will start at 8:20AM (Hand-Cycle/Pushrim start is 8:15AM).

The event takes place in the heart of downtown Houston (Hermann Square adjacent to City Hall).   This is a family-friendly, all-inclusive event. We invite EVERYONE to participate.  Wheelchair/Pushrim participants are welcomed and encouraged. Full race details at www.bayoucityclassic.org.

• Run in costume - Compete in our signature "Centipede" contest! (View Costumes & Centipede details HERE)
• Terrific post race party with food and beverages (including the adult kind) galore!

Proceeds from the Bayou City Classic are donated to the Houston Parks & Recreation Department to improve our city parks and preserve our trees. This non-profit event is organized by the Houston Area Road Runners Association (HARRA), an all volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to promote running as a competitive sport and a healthful exercise.   The race has donated over $250,000 for the Parks over the previous eight years!

The Bayou City Classic is once again partnering with lululemon.  The first 2000 registrants will receive a high quality lululemon race shirt with the distinctive Bayou City Classic logo designed by local artist and runner April Murphy. 

Unisex sizing: lululemon Metal Vent Tech Short Sleeve Shirt  ($78 retail value)
Race shirts will be distributed at Packet Pickup. Preferred sizing available at packet pickup on a first-come-first-serve basis.    All finishers will receive a custom finishers medal.

PLEASE NOTE: IN THE EVENT THAT WE RUN OUT OF LULULEMON-BRANDED SHIRTS IN YOUR SIZE, WE WILL HAVE ADDITIONAL NON-LULULEMON TECH SHIRTS AVAILABLE AT PACKET PICKUP. (If your desired size is sold out, select this option during registration.0

RACE DETAILS:

Race day, Saturday, March 2nd, at Hermann Square by City Hall. 

• 10K Start:
  • 7:50AM: Handcycle/Pushrim Division
  • 8:00AM: Run/Walk 10K
• 5K Start:
  • 8:15 AM: Handcycle/Pushrim Division
  • 8:20AM: Run/Walk 5K
    

10K/5K Fees

• Early Bird (extended to 9/21/23!) $35 (Lowest Price - no additional discounts)
• Early (9/22/23 to 1/15/24): $45
• Regular (1/16/24 - 3/1/24 ): $50
• Race Morning: $55. Must be registered by 7:30 AM to be eligible for awards.
   

HARRA Members receive a discount except on low Early Bird price. Enter the code (from the HARRA weekly email) when you are checking out to redeem the discount.You may join/renew HARRA here. 

Discounts available for military/first responders and athletes with disabilities (AWD). Contact bcc@harra.org for info.

PACKET PICKUP/LATE REGISTRATION:

*Saturday, February 24, lululemon, Galleria I (5015 Westheimer, Suite A-3473, Houston, TX, 77056), 12 noon - 5PM (Note store location across from Victoria's Secret on 2nd floor. Closest parking in Orange lot.)

*Sunday, February 25, lululemon, Galleria I (5015 Westheimer, Suite A-3473, Houston, TX, US, 77056), 12 noon - 5PM

Friday, March 1, Fleet Feet, Greenbriar (4502 Greenbriar Dr., Houston, TX 77005), 11 noon -6PM 

Saturday, March 2, Race Day, City Hall/Hermann Square (900 Bagby St), 6:00-7:30AM

 

VOLUNTEERS: If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please sign up on our Volunteer page or email the volunteer coordinator at susancita.bcrr@gmail.com. Service hour certificates will be provided to those needing them for school credit.

• All volunteers receive a cool Bayou City Classic tech shirt.
• HARRA members receive VVIP points and volunteering counts for IRONFOOT Awards.

DONATIONS AND FUNDRAISING: Consider contributing to our cause via our Donation link.  The race is presented by the Houston Area Road Runners Association (HARRA) , an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)3 organization (EIN 74-0041210). All donations are tax-deductible.

Learn more about the Houston Area Road Runners Association at www.harra.org.

SPONSORSHIP:  Corporate sponsors please contact the sponsors@harra.org for more information. For convenience, contributions can be submitted via the donation link on this site.

COVID-19 POLICY
Our top priority is the well-being of our participants, volunteers, and the members of the communities we serve! We plan to hold this event in person. We are monitoring the situation with COVID-19 in our community carefully and will accommodate any modifications required to hold a safe event. 

If our municipality does not allow large gatherings and this run cannot take place in person, we will switch all to a virtual run option and ensure that you receive your race items, whether it be by a packet pick up option or in the mail.